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Aminu Alkali, the deputy governor of Taraba State, has resumed his official duties after a medical absence since November 2024.

Alkali was seated in his office and checking files with some of his aides as he returned to work, according to a video clip that was made available to Channel Television.

He resumed his workday, but it wasn’t immediately known.

Emmanuel Lawson, the governor’s deputy chief of staff, was appointed during his absence to oversee some responsibilities in his office, causing controversy. He was portrayed as the deputy governor’s replacement.

However, Governor Agbu Kefas recently stated that the move is temporary administrative oversight for efficient governance and service delivery to residents in his first speech to address the growing concern and address the growing public’s concerns.

The governor made it clear that the deputy governor’s illness is not related to his own agenda.

The governor of the North-East state addressed the audience in the broadcast by saying, “I have no hidden agenda when handling issues relating to his health and have not gone against the law by not choosing another deputation me.”

“I’m optimistic that he will recover from his medical treatment and resume his official duties,” he said. “If anything goes wrong, the constitution, my conscience, and the necessity doctrine will determine his fate.”

Alkali was being treated in Taraba State but would return once that was finished, according to the Taraba State government in March.

The state’s Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Zainab Usman, claimed the deputy governor had suffered a stroke following a briefing.

The deputy governor’s ability to talk was affected by the stroke, according to Zainab, but she claimed Alkali is recovering and plans to resume soon.

His excellency had a condition that necessitated his travel to Abuja for treatment around November last year.

He was later moved to Cairo, Egypt, for further examinations, and the health commissioner was given the authority to check his health status from Abuja. In light of his health condition, Taraba residents need to sympathize with the executive council, his excellency, and the deputy governor.

Due to the absence of the second defendant, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters, their scheduled arraignment has been postponed to the Federal High Court, Abuja.

Justice Emeka Nwite was scheduled to appear in court on the charges of forgery, defamation, and alleged incitement to mutiny.

However, the court was informed that the court had not summoned the second defendant.

The prosecutor claimed that because the summons wasn’t ready, efforts to serve the second defendant through substituted means, including publishing it, had failed.

In response, Justice Emeka Nwite moved the hearing to September 15 for arraignment.

President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has charged Nigerians to protect government facilities sited in their communities.

He made the call on Tuesday while inaugurating projects in the Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

“My duty as your representative in the Senate is to ensure that I bring projects that you asked for in the overall good of the people”, Akpabio was quoted in a statement on Wednesday by his spokesman, Jackson Udom.

“You, as the beneficiaries of these projects, owe the government a duty to protect the facilities so that they won’t be vandalised or destroyed by enemies of progress.

” In other words, I want communities to own these projects and by so doing, government at all levels would be encouraged to do more.

“If you say after all it is government property, let us vandalise them. Are we not all government?

” That means you are also destroying your property and by so doing, you have only succeeded in discouraging government from doing more for your community. “

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Akpabio assured his constituents of the determination and commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to deliver dividends of democracy to every Nigerian before the end of the administration.

” This current administration of President Bola Tinubu is one with a human face that is determined to make things easier for the people, especially for the common people.

“The President recently approved that 1000 Nigerians from every ward all over the country should be financially empowered to boost their economic powers at the local level, ‘ ‘ Akpabio said.

Earlier in his welcome speech, a community leader and member of, National Communication Commission, Chris Okorie, reassured the Senate President of returning President Tinubu, himself, and Gov. Umo Eno to their respective offices.

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu emphasized the importance of putting Nigeria at the center of Africa’s development.

The President, in a speech to Nigerians in Brazil, pledged to accelerate Nigeria’s development by promoting the success models of emerging markets like Brazil.

He reiterated the commitment of his administration to inclusive growth, reform, and innovation.

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According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, “We must bring Nigeria to the forefront of Africa’s progress, driven by technology, food sovereignty, and the courage to change our destiny.”

According to Tinubu, who described his visit to Brazil as a strategic move to strengthen bilateral ties and draw inspiration from Brazil’s impressive development trajectory, both countries once had similar economic starting points.

“Nigeria and Brazil used to be on the same level,” says one source. Regard Brazil’s current technology and food systems. What do we need to ask ourselves, specifically, what do we lack?

We possess youth, energy, and brains. Everything we need is available to us. We must now take action.

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He praised the vibrant diaspora community in Nigeria and urged them to consider themselves as key players in the creation of a new, innovative country with a culture of innovation and shared responsibility.

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You represent our country’s pride. Your commitment and diversity reflect the country we are attempting to create. He continued, “I salute you all.”

The President made it clear that the ongoing economic reforms are crucial for achieving long-term stability and prosperity, but they also raised concerns about the difficulties that people are facing as a result.

“Yes, the reforms are difficult, like bitter medicine,” he said. You can tell when the fever subsides that the treatment was worthwhile, he said.

The President claimed that his administration was laying the foundation for international cooperation that would unlock Nigeria’s potential in terms of technology, manufacturing, and cultural exchange.

President Tinubu also urged Nigerians to foster cohesion, harmony, and passion in both domestic and international settings to create a nation that everyone can proudly call home.

In separate coordinated operations along Benin-Lagos and Benin-Akure roads, the Edo State Police Command claims to have rescued sixteen kidnap victims.

This is in line with a statement from Joel Yamu, the command’s spokesman, who claimed the operations were coordinated with local hunters and vigilantes in the area.

“Six victims were rescued along the Benin–Akure Road, one of whom received a gunshot wound during the attack, was saved from the scene by public-spirited individuals, and is currently receiving treatment,” according to the report. Along the Benin–Lagos Road, three more victims were safely rescued, too, according to the statement’s description.

Additionally, according to Wikipedia, seven Benin-Akure road kidnapping victims were freed in the evening of August 25, 2025.

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According to the police, “armed kidnappers blocked the roads and abducted innocent travelers on August 23, 2025, at around 17:30 and 18:00hrs, respectively, at approximately 17:30 and 18:00hrs.”

The statement continued, “Dispair calls were immediately received, resulting in the prompt mobilization of security resources.

In concert with tactical teams, vigilantes, and local hunters, the Iguobazuwa Division and Ekiadolor Division conducted extensive bush-combing operations to pursue the hoodlums and secure the release of the victims.

According to him, the Benin–Akure axis operation was led by the Edo State Police Commissioner, Monday Agbonika.

The Command deployed advanced technical support, including drones, to improve precision and coordination during the rescue operations.

Agbonika praised the operatives and the crucial role that vigilantes and neighborhood hunters played in the operations.

He noted that violent crime is still effectively fought against by the combination of formal law enforcement and community structures.

The commander was assured that it would hold off until the perpetrators had been apprehended and the remaining victims had been rescued.