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Restoration of National Grid ongoing- TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Tuesday said the ongoing restoration of the national grid which collapsed on Monday is ongoing and almost completed. In a statement on Tuesday, the Public Affairs General Manager of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, said that the national grid experienced a partial disturbance, on Monday, 14th October 2024 at about 6:48 pm. “The statement said…
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Uncontrolled mining activities causing ecological disasters in Ogun- Abiodun
…as Reps Committee promises to address gully erosion Governor Dapo Abiodun has attributed the cause of most erosions in Ogun State to activities of those who indiscriminately mine laterite and other natural resources in the state. The governor said members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ecological Fund should impress on the federal agencies in charge of mining to…
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OGSG not joining States to challenge constitutionality of EFCC in court- Abiodun’s Media Adviser
….contends NFIU’s financial guidelines The Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, dismissed several reports in the media indicating that the state had joined some states of the federation in a case at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It added that the issue it is contending in court relates to the Nigerian Financial…
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Enitan Oshodi elected ATTF President
By Tosin Omojola A former Commissioner for Sports, Youth and Social Development in Lagos State, Enitan Oshodi, has been unanimously elected as the President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) at the 2024 Annual General Meeting held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Currently, Oshodi is the only Nigerian presiding over a continental sports body. His election follows decades of involvement…
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BREAKING: CAF delists Nigeria, Libya 2025 AFCON qualifier second leg
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. CAF published an updated game fixture on its X handle on Tuesday, however, it does not include the Libya versus Nigeria game. The game…
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Reps urge FG to invite Libyan Ambassador for explanation over Super Eagles’ ordeal
Following the inhumane treatment meted out on the Nigerian super eagles in Libya, the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to invite the Lybian ambassador to Nigeria for an explanation. Raised as a matter of urgent national importance by the chairman House Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Ahmadu, the house further askedthe Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to make…
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BREAKING: Amaewhule Led Rivers Assembly declares Pro-Fubara Lawmakers’ seats vacant
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant following their absence from sittings for 152 days. Making this known during plenary on Tuesday (Today), Speaker Martin Amaewhule pointed out that Ehie did not properly write to inform…
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Man absconds after allegedly stabbing cousin to death in Lagos
An argument between two relatives turned tragic in Lagos on Monday as one of them fatally stabbed his cousin during a physical confrontation, according to PUNCH report. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro in a terse statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin. He noted that the suspect was at large. The police said…
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BREAKING: PDP now united, crisis over- Bala Mohammed claims
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, announced that the PDP governors have settled the factional crisis affecting the party’s National Working Committee. He said this on Tuesday when journalists approached him at the Private Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum stated,…
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How Ajayi is restoring SSS’ lost glory-By A.A. Gadzama
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent appointment of Mr Tosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) is already manifesting remarkable efforts in turning the tide against chronic insecurity. The promotion, which was warmly welcomed by all, especially those in the intelligence community both serving and retired, is even now yielding significant dividends. Mr President’s choice of…
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