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Rivers Politics: Fubara storms RSIEC Office to stop Police from taking over premises
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara said he stormed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) at 1 AM on Friday, to stop the Rivers State Police Command from taking over the premises. A video showed the governor in the company of his team, entering the premises of the RSIEC, while some men were seen alleging that the policemen were…
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Abiru wins 2024 Outstanding Policy Maker Award
In recognition of his remarkable achievements, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, has won the 2024 Outstanding Policy Maker Award. The award ceremony was organised by the Democracy Heroes Award Africa. Abiru emerged winner after polling 3,448 votes from constituents who believed he had performed creditably well. The organisers of the award described the process as…
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Alleged N80bn Fraud: CSOs express deep concern over Bello’s repeated refusal to appear before Court
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have expressed deep concern over former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s repeated refusal to appear before the court regarding N80 billion fraud allegations. Despite multiple summons and arrest warrants issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bello has continually evaded legal proceedings, a move the CSOs warn could have serious consequences for Nigeria’s democratic…
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IOM repatriates 180 Nigerians stranded in Libya
A total of 180 Nigerians stranded in Libya returned home on Wednesday evening, marking a significant effort to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need. The returnees arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos at approximately 7:30 pm aboard a charter flight operated by Al-Buraq Airlines. They included 67 adult females, 55 adult males, 24 female children, 18 male…
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2024 World Teachers Day: Teachers will be rewarded on earth, not in heaven- Mamman
In commemoration of the 2024 World Teachers Day, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has asked Nigerian teachers to be resilient in the face of adversity as they will surely be recognised with time. He said they would be rewarded on earth and not in heaven. During a press conference at the headquarters of the Ministry of Education in…
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Climate Change: LASPARK, LAGFERRY charge residents on tree planting
The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency ( LASPARK) and the Lagos State Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) have charged residents of the State to plant trees in their environment, saying that it would enhance the ecosystem. The agencies gave the charge on Thursday at the LASPARK/LAGFERRY initiative of 50 Tree Planting Ceremony held in Mile 2 Ferry Terminal in Amuwo-Odofin local…
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Court summons Yahaya Bello over alleged N110.4bn fraud
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama has issued a public summons against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, ordering him to appear in court for his arraignment scheduled for October 24, 2024. Bello is to be arraigned alongside two co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, in connection with 16 fresh charges brought against them by the…
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N27bn Alleged Fraud: Court grants ex-Taraba governor, Ishaku N150m bail
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has granted former Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, bail to the tune of 150 million Naira and two Sureties in like sum. The two sureties must be residents in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with their house addresses verified by the registrar of the court. One of them…
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Encomiums as Federal Civil Service Commissioner Madugu turns 80
It was a moment of a torrent of encomiums as Dr Jonah Madugu, the Federal Commissioner representing Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau States on the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC ) attained the age of 80 . Madugu was honoured at the FCSC on Wednesday , Abuja by the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, federal commissioners , prominent sons…
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Committee for Evaluation of Dams holds inaugural meeting to address flooding crisis
Kunle Sanni The Inter-Ministerial Technical Committee for the Evaluation of Dams has held its inaugural meeting in Abuja, with a focus on developing sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s recurring flooding challenges. Chaired by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, the committee is tasked with evaluating the structural integrity of dams and assessing their socio-environmental impact on local…
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