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PHOTO NEWS: FG celebrates Civil Service Week with fitness game
The Federal Government through the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation on Saturday embarked on a fitness game as part of the activities for the Civil Service Week. Writing through his social media, Minister of Sports Development, John Owan Enoh commended the Head of Service for the initiative. He wrote: “I was so pleased to join the…
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Oyo Government issues advisory to forestall cholera outbreak in schools
Oyo State Government has issued health guidelines to head of schools to prevent an outbreak of cholera across the state. The advisory, issued and signed by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Nureni Adeniran underlined the significance of good hand hygiene. According to the guidelines, children should always carry hand sanitizers and wash their hands with…
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Contaminated Tiger nut drink responsible for cholera outbreak in Lagos – Dr Kemi
By Innocent Raphael The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, has explained that the recent outbreak of cholera which began between June 10th and 11th, 2024, was due to environmental factors and social determinants such as inadequate clean water and poor sanitation practices, exacerbated by the rainy season. Speaking on how the state is…
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Court orders permanent forfeiture of properties worth N12.1 billion linked to ex-CBN governor
By Innocent Raphael A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of properties valued at N11.14 billion and N1.04 billion, linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke granted the final forfeiture following a motion presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by counsel…
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Finance Minister, AfreximBank discuss boosting foreign exchange liquidity (Photos)
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun met with the President of Afreximbank, Dr. Okey Oramah, on the sidelines of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in the Bahamas. The meeting took place during the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings, where Afreximbank reiterated its commitment to supporting the Federal Government of Nigeria in a series…
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Why we ignored Gov Yusuf’s order to evict Bayero – Kano Police Commissioner
By Innocent Raphael Kano State Police Commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, has clarified why the police ignored Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive to evict the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, from the Nasarawa mini palace. Governor Yusuf, through the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, had instructed the police to remove Bayero from the palace on Thursday…
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Ekiti APC passes vote of confidence on Gov Oyebanji
-Assures him of support beyond 2026 The Ekiti State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Biodun Oyebanji. They also endorsed the governor for a second term in office. The state working committee and party officials from the 16 local government areas passed the resolution at a meeting held at the…
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Abuja-based journalist found dead with stab wounds
An Abuja-based journalist who was declared missing recently has been found dead five days after he went missing. Joel Waksi, who works with Atar Communication, owners of Liberty TV/Radio was said to have left office around 9pm on Friday and was expected back at work the following day. He however, did not show up at work and was declared missing.…
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Troops eliminate terrorists, rescue hostages in Borno operations
By Innocent Raphael Troops deployed in the North East, alongside Vigilante and Hybrid Forces, have made significant strides in combating terrorist activities in the region. These operations have led to the elimination of terrorists, the rescue of hostages, and the recovery of arms and various items. In the Gwoza Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, troops conducted an ambush…
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BREAKING: Security operatives barricade Bayero’s Nasarawa Palace as bulldozers move in
Security operatives on Friday morning blocked all entrances to the Nasarawa mini Palace, the current residence of the deposed 15th emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The action is believed to have been taken to stop miscreants from getting in the way of the Nasarawa Palace’s scheduled demolition. An excavator and bulldozer were seen driving towards the palace in a…
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