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Benue Assembly suspends former speaker Dajoh 2days after resignation
…confirms nomination of Ornguga as commissioner The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended former Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, for three months, for an alleged attempt to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. Dajoh’s suspension followed the motion moved by on Tuesday by the lawmaker representing Kyan State Constituency, Terna Shimawua, and seconded by James Umoru from Apa State Constituency. Shimawua, who moved…
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NRC suspends train operations on Abuja-Kaduna route as NSIB probes incident
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train operations on the Abuja-Kaduna route till further notice. NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, made this known at a press briefing in Abuja, hours after the incident. Opeifa said that some technical staff of the corporation, alongside the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and other relevant agencies, are currently on the ground at…
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You’ve no audacity to label anyone incompetent- Lagos APC slams Obasanjo
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent remarks on President Bola Tinubu. According to the party, Obasanjo reportedly said President Tinubu is “competing with former President Muhammadu Buhari” in incompetence. Lagos APC, in a statement on Tuesday by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the remarks was not…
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Abiodun sets up Administrative Body for Ijebu Ode until new Awujale emerges
In line with the existing historical and traditional governance structure of Ijebu Ode, the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has constituted an Administrative body to superintend over the management of various administrative and traditional responsibilities during the period of transition, until a new Awujale is installed. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu…
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Ejigbo LCDA environmental taskforce nabs 4 over alleged illegal waste dumping
The Environmental Taskforce of Ejigbo LCDA in Lagos state, has arrested four persons over alleged indiscriminate waste disposal. They were arrested around Jakande Estate Gate, Oke Afa, and Idimu Road, Ejigbo, when the Council Chairman, Taoheed Taiwo led the team to clear the areas of refuse. A statement by the Council’s Public Affairs Unit, said the LCDA Chairman condemned the…
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Anambra Assembly suspends lawmaker over alleged “Unparliamentary Conduct”
…bars him from legislative complex The Anambra State House of Assembly has suspended the lawmaker representing Ayamelum Constituency, Bernard Udemezue, for three months without pay over alleged “unparliamentary conduct, inciting comments on social media, and abuse of legislative privileges.” His suspension was announced by the House Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics, and Privileges, on Tuesday, This development occured after Udemezue…
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NDLEA nabs drug syndicate over arrest of 3 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia
A 55-year-old drug kingpin Mohammed Ali Abubakar alias Bello Karama and five members of a syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) Kano have been taken into custody by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery that they are behind the shipment of illicit substances for which three innocent Nigerians who went on lesser…
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Lagos Assembly asks Sanwo-Olu to enforce appropriate sanctions against land grabbers
…wades into Ikorodu land dispute In an effort to address the extortion and fraudulent sale of land to multiple buyers, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct all land-related agencies to expedite actions that will protect ownership rights, ensure peaceful possession of properties, and enforce appropriate sanctions against land grabbers. The House made…
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New DG NTA assumes duty, lays out roadmap for organisation’s future
The newly appointed Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr. Rotimi Pedro, officially assumed office, addressing staff in a spirited meeting that laid out his ambitious roadmap for the organization’s future. This was disclosed via a post by the News organisation on its facebook page. With digital transformation core in his vision for the network in Africa, Pedro explained…
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Lagos APC blasts Obi over “Killing field” allegation, lists Tinubu’s achievements in security
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lambasted the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his “Killing Field” allegation against the President Bola Tinubu led administration. Lagos APC in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described Obi’s allegation as “reckless” and “sensational”, saying the claims were disgraceful distortion of reality…
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