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Plateau govt imposes 24-hour curfew on Mangu LGA after over 100 die in clashes
The Plateau State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Mangu Local Government after over 100 people were killed in recent spate of violence in Riyom and Mangu LGAs. Governor Caleb Mutfwang issued the directive through a statement released by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, on Sunday in Jos. During a service at the Church…
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Jaiye Kuti criticizes veteran actors for seeking financial assistance on social media
Renowned Nigerian actress, Jaiye Kuti, has voiced her disapproval regarding fellow actors in the Yoruba film industry who resort to social media to request financial support. Recently, there were reports of Iya Gbonkan, a veteran actress, receiving a car and nearly N5 million after making a public plea for assistance. Similarly, other seasoned actors like Pariolodo, Lalude, and Baba Alapini…
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APC postpones national caucus, NEC meeting
The All Progressives Congress has announced the postponement of its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings. In a statement by the APC National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore, the party moved the meetings earlier scheduled for July 10 and 11 respectively to July 18 and 19. Omisore said the shift was as a result of the international engagements of President…
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Sanwo-Olu charges civil servants to recommit to efficient service delivery
…governor restates government commitment to staff welfare The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, charged all workers in the employment of the state government to recommit themselves to efficient and effective service delivery for the benefit of all Lagos residents. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the annual interdenominational thanksgiving service for the Year 2023 Lagos State…
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Tinubu emerges new ECOWAS chairman, harps on regional security
…seeks private sector-led economic growth in sub-region …says ECOWAS must rise against coup d’etat In a unanimous endorsement that signals the trust and confidence reposed in him by his counterparts, President Bola Tinubu emerged the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government…
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Shettima loses family member, returns to Maiduguri on condolence visit
Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the family of his late cousin, Muktar Alkali in Maiduguri, Borno State. The Vice President who was accompanied to the family of late Alkali by Governor Babagana Zulum and other senior government officials extolled the virtues of the deceased as a seasoned public administrator. The Vice President and Governor…
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Enugu governor declares victory over sit-at-home enforcers, urges residents to defy fear tactics
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has declared that his administration has successfully overcome the challenge posed by sit-at-home enforcers in the state. In a statement to journalists on Saturday, Governor Mbah asserted that these individuals have resorted to fear-mongering, dissemination of false information, and theatrical displays in their efforts to control the thoughts and actions of the populace. The Enugu…
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NDDC to award Odi shore protection, erosion control project
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, will soon start the procurement process towards the award of contract for the shore protection and erosion control of the Odi community shoreline in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Speaking at a reception, after inspecting the erosion ravaged part of Odi, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated that the Commission…
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Chief of Air Staff urges newly graduated recruits to safeguard nation’s stability, embrace ethical conduct
Chief of Air Staff, Hasan Abubakar, has urged the newly graduated recruits of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to prioritize the stability of the country and not allow themselves to be manipulated for destabilizing purposes. Addressing the passing out parade of 1,123 recruits from basic military training course 43/2022, held at the military training center in Kaduna, Abubakar emphasized the…
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Coalition urges visa ban on Kano Governor Abba Yusuf over controversial demolitions
A group known as the Coalition for Good Governance and Change Initiative (CGGCI) has appealed to the United States, European Union (EU), and China to impose a visa ban on Abba Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State. The coalition is expressing their concern regarding the ongoing demolition of properties in the state under Yusuf’s administration. Since assuming office in May,…
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