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APC lacks active party structures, says El-rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC), lacks active party structures and internal democracy. He was speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria. El-Rufai, who posted the report on his X handle on Tuesday, described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national emergency,” accusing…
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Delta: Itsekiri leaders slam Sapele Okpe Community leaders over claim on Seplat dredging site
… urge Gov Oborevwori to call Sapele Okpe leaders to order Notable Itsekiri leaders of Delta State have lashed out at leaders of the Sapele Okpe Community, over what they described as the new height of perfidy and misinformation being perpetuated in the Niger Delta region. They are particularly irked that some riverine communities which have been Itsekiri territories for…
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LASU gets new DVC academics
The Senate of the Lagos State University has elected Professor Oseni Taiwo AFISI as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the University. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar and Coodinator,CIPR, LASU, Thomas-Onashile and Oluwayemisi A, posted on the School’s Facebook wall. The statement said Prof. Oseni Afisi defeated the Director, LASU Museum and Chairman, LASU IIVC,…
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Yobe: NDLEA seizes 537kg of illicit drugs, nabs 46 suspects, secures 21 convictions in 2024
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in Yobe State, on Tuesday said it has seized over 537 kilogrammes of illicit substances and arrested 46 suspects in 2024. NDLEA Commander, Mr Abdulazeez Ogungboye, stated this in Damaturu while reviewing the activities of the agency in the last one year. He said the seized drugs included 396.526kg of Marijuana and 141.2kg of…
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Building Collapse: LSMTL, Engineers organise walk to sensitize against use of quacks
The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) in collaboration with Nigerian Institution Of Civil Engineers (NICE) has organised an advocacy walk to sensitize against the use of unqualified engineers for building construction. Speaking during the 5.5km walk, the General Manager of LSMTL, Engr. Olayinka Abdul called for the deliberate adoption of core professionals into the construction of building projects for…
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NIMC to roll out improved multi-purpose biometric identity card
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said it will roll out an improved multi-purpose biometric identity card soon. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Dr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, who disclosed this at a media briefing on improved NIN card in Abuja at the weekend, said the move is in collaboration with the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS).…
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NMDPRA commences rollout of gas licenses to offtakers
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has commenced the rollout of gas licenses to qualified players in the sector, following frequent collapse of the national grid. A statement on Monday by NMDPRA’s media unit and signed by Jemilah Adama, said the development is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to ensure all power generation assets receive the gas…
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Lagos Assembly may probe Obasa
There is indication that the Lagos State House of Assembly may initiate the probe of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa when he returns for plenary, Western Post gathered. It would be recalled that on January 25, 2025, Obasa was welcomed by his supporters at the Speaker’s lodge in Ikeja GRA where he asked the House to prove the allegations against him.…
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Fubara assures completion of state-owned fire service stations in March
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed regrets that, for over 12 years, the state-owned Fire Service Stations were left in limbo. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nelson Chukwudi, said Fubara assured that the ongoing rehabilitation will be concluded and the Stations ready for public use in the first week of March 2025.…
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Nigeria ready to partner Switzerland to ignite innovation- Akpabio
The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said Nigeria is ready to partner with Switzerland to ignite innovation, diversify the economy and create opportunities for generations to come. Akpabio said this on Monday when he received the Chairman and members of the Swiss European Free Trade Association (EFTA) who were at the National Assembly on a courtesy visit. He said…
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