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We are providing immediate solution to Isheri flooding – Environment, water ministers
The Federal Government on Wednesday assured residents of flood-prone areas, particularly the Isheri North community in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State of quick and permanent solution to the perennial menace of flooding in the corridor. This assurance was given by the Minister of State, Environment; Dr Isiaq Salako who was in the company of the Minister of Water…
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Tinubu names nine new INEC RECs
President Bola Tinubu has appointed nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday. The new RECs will serve for a term of five years each, subject to the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate.…
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First lady receives youth minister, pledges support for youth development, empowerment
Nigeria First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says a single action can impact a family and community of people, especially the vulnerable ones. She said this while receiving the Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim on courtesy visit to her office at the State House, Abuja. The first lady reiterated her initiative, RHI’s commitment towards alleviating the struggles of families…
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Oyo court nullifies appointment of Oba Ghandi as Soun of Ogbomoso
An Oyo State High Court in Ogbomoso has declared the appointment of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomoso invalid. Oba Ghandi was announced as the new traditional ruler by the state government on September 8, 2023, despite a pending lawsuit challenging his selection. The lawsuit was filed by Prince Kabir Laoye, one of the contenders for the…
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Tinubu appoints new CEOs for inland waterways authority, shippers council
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers in Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in line with the recommendations of the Honourable Minister, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola: Managing Director / CEO, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) — Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji Executive Secretary / CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC)…
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INEC deletes Sylva from Bayelsa gov candidates list
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the amended lists of candidates for Bayelsa and Imo States governorship elections. According to the amended list uploaded on the commission’s website on Tuesday, the names of Timipre Sylva and his running mate, Joshua Maciver of the All Progressives Congress were not included in the Bayelsa State election. The list was signed by…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court to deliver judgement on Atiku’s, Obi’s petition on Thursday
The Supreme Court has picked Thursday for judgement in the appeals by the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and its presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party and its Presidential Candidate Peter Obi challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu. This was contained in a notice of judgement signed by the court registrar, Zainab Garba on Wednesday. WesternPost had reported…
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China removes Defense Minister Li Shangfu after two-month disappearance
China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu was fired on Tuesday two months after he disappeared from public view, becoming the second high-profile minister to lose his job recently without any official explanation. Li was also removed from his state positions as a member of the Central Military Commission – a powerful body headed by Chinese leader Xi Jinping who ultimately commands…
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Sweden closer to NATO membership after Erdogan sends accession protocol to Turkish parliament
Sweden inched a step closer to joining NATO on Monday after Turkey’s president sent accession protocols to parliament. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted both Sweden and Finland to seek NATO membership but the former’s entry had been stymied by Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s sign off on the accession protocols comes after months of delays but it is unclear…
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Isheri flooding: We need FG’s intervention, say Governor Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called for the intervention of the Federal Government in tackling the perennial flooding that affect Isheri community in Ifo Local Government Area of the state. Governor Abiodun, made the call when he received the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Tsev, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan…
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