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Appeal Court fixes Monday for hearing of Kano Governor, Yusuf, election case
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has fixed Monday for hearing in the appeal of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) against his All Progressive Congress (APC) rival, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna. The governor had filed an appeal to challenge the nullification of his election by the Kano Election Petition Tribunal. The tribunal had nullified…
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Aircraft conveying power minister, Adelabu crash-lands in Ibadan
A private aircraft with Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on board, crash-landed in Ibadan Friday evening. The aircraft with registration number 5N-AMM had three cabin crews and the seven passengers on board. According to a preliminary report released on Saturday, all passengers were rescued, while the aircraft was still in the bush at runway 22. “At about 0825hrs of 03/11/2023,…
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A’Ibom State Govt initiates digital system for bursary payment
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has stated that the soon -to be – paid bursary will be digitally processed and paid to the beneficiary’s bank account. The governor made this known while addressing the management team of the University of Uyo, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Uyo. He said that the digitalization of the…
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Ekiti First Lady takes 300 level students of state university as visiting lecturer
Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Olayemi Oyebanji has gone back to the classroom to impact her knowledge on students of the Ekiti State University (EKSU). Mrs Oyebanji who called it her community service to the people is presently teaching the 300 level students of the Department of Educational Management of the institution. Before her current tour of duty as wife…
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Farmers join troops to fight bandits in Kaduna
Four bandits were killed and several others injured in a series of operations by the Nigerian Army and Operation Whirl Punch in Kaduna State. The operations were conducted between 1 and 3 November 2023 in various locations in Birnin Gwari and Chikun Local Government Areas. According to a press statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division…
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In statewide broadcast, Fubara harps on peace, seeks truce with Wike
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called for peace and reconciliation in the state, following the recent political crisis that rocked the state House of Assembly. In a statewide broadcast on Saturday, the governor narrated the events that led to the fire outbreak at the Assembly complex and the subsequent impeachment of some principal officers by rival…
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The shifting dynamics of life
Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, is assuming the critical role of overseeing the performance expectations of cabinet members, which are rooted in the President’s established policy framework. She bears the significant responsibility of recommending the dismissal of any minister who falls short of these expectations. The reins of power have once again…
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Ekiti House of Assembly condoles family of Funminiyi Afuye over death of late Speaker’s mother
The speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, has condoled with the family of the late Funminiyi Afuye, former Speaker Ekiti State House of Assembly over the demise of his Mother, Mama Felicia Faremekun Afuye. Mama Felicia Afuye passed to the great beyond on Wednesday, the first of November, 2023 at the age of 103 years. ‘Death is…
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BUA recounts over 30 years running battle with Dangote in fight for market control
BUA Group, one of Nigeria’s leading conglomerates, has responded to the claims and allegations made by Dangote Group, its rival in the cement and sugar sectors, in a recent editorial. BUA described the editorial as a “cheap attempt at blackmail” and a “sponsored campaign of calumny” against it. In a press statement signed by its management, BUA narrated its history…
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Duty and citizenship: The social contract, By Babatunde Fashola
I am delighted to be here today as lecturer in honour of a truly outstanding Nigerian, jurist and patriot, the late Justice Chukwunweike Idigbe, who sadly left us on 31st July 1983, about 43 years ago. What then was it about this Nigerian whose legacy is imperishable? Indeed, it was many things, from a family that continues to celebrate him,…
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