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Gov Fubara holds emergency security meeting, warns against attacks on supporters
Following recent political developments in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has met with the heads of security agencies. The meeting was held at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Governor Fubara said the purpose of the meeting was to devise strategies to curtail the invasion of local government secretariats following the expiration of…
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Ajakaye urges Saraki to leave Gov Abdulrazaq out of his ‘self-inflicted shame’
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin In what seems to be political muscle flexing between the Kwara State Governor Mallam Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman and the former Senate president Sen. Bukola Saraki at Eid praying ground on Sunday where Saraki was alleged to have disrupted the Emir of Ilorin’s usual speech through the unruly behaviour of some thugs, the Chief Press Secretary to the…
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Actors Guild holds candlelight procession for Mr Ibu, others
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has organised a candlelight procession for late Nollywood actors John Okafor also known as ‘Mr Ibu’, Amaechi Muonagor and Zulu Adigwe. The actors, fans and friends gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja on Monday night to pay tribute to the departed Nollywood veterans. The National President of the AGN, Emeka Rollas, Zack Orji,…
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Lagos Cholera outbreak has peaked, now it’s declining, says Health Commissioner (Infographics)
Olaolu Bilau, Abuja – The cholera outbreak in Lagos State has reached its peak and is declining significantly, the State Government has said. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi stated this in a post on X. He said, “Through community-based case finding and contact tracing, we have observed that the number of cases has peaked and is now significantly…
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Obi criticizes proposal for new presidential aircraft amid economic hardship
By Innocent Raphael The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has voiced strong opposition to the recent proposal for purchasing new presidential aircraft. This recommendation, put forth by the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, calls for new planes for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s suggestion emerged from…
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Police rescues kidnapped Lagos Managing Director, four others
The Police in Lagos on Monday, rescued the Managing Director of Fouani Company, Mohamed Fouani kidnapped with two Lebanese, a boat captain and his assistant. Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the rescue of the victims. He said: “Last night in Orugbo Iddo, five of them, three Lebanese, the boat captain, and his…
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LP candidate Akpata addresses controversy following Oba of Benin’s remarks
By Innocent Raphael Gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has clarified a recent controversy surrounding a statement he made while visiting the Oba of Benin. He made the correction in a statement made public on Monday, stating that the narrative being put out in the media and public domain was…
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Gov Fubara orders heads of administration to take charge of Rivers’ local councils
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed Heads of Local Government Administration of the 23 council areas of the state to take over the running of the affairs of the councils. The governor issued the directive during a broadcast on Tuesday. The decision followed the tenure of the elected local government chairmen, vice chairmen and councillors which ended on Monday,…
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Amusan wins 4th Nigerian Women’s Hurdles title
Nigerian international athletics star and current World Record Holder in the 100m Hurdles, Tobi Amusan has won her fourth consecutive Nigerian Women’s 100m Hurdles title. She powered to the finish line in 12.78s ahead of Adaobi Tabugbo who finished 2nd in 13.33s at the National Olympic trial finals in Benin City, Edo State on Monday. Amusan’s eyes are set on…
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PHOTO NEWS: Senate leadership on a courtesy visit to President Tinubu in Lagos
The leadership of the Senate, led by the Senate President, Dr Godswill Akpabio, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu, in Lagos for the Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations. Senators on the entourage include Deputy Senate President, Senator (Dr.) Jubrin Barau, Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru and Hon. Benjamin…
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