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BREAKING: CJN summons Kano Judge, Federal Judge over conflicting orders
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court over conflicting interim injunctions regarding the Kano Emirate, causing uncertainty in the state. The Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice S. A. Amobeda, issued an order for the eviction…
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Abiodun vows to sustain infrastructural transformation in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has vowed to sustain infrastructural transformation in the State. The Governor made the pledge while commissioning a newly constructed hospital road in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government on Tuesday. Abiodun promised the people of the area of more projects to enhance economic development. He said that his administration has constructed over 600 kilometres of road…
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Senate postpones public hearing on CBN, NDIC amendment bills
By Innocent Raphael The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions has announced the postponement of the public hearing on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act Amendment Bills and the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Act Amendment Bill. The hearing was initially scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024. A statement released by the Committee’s Clerk, Mrs. Tinuke…
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Kano Govt bans public gatherings amidst security concerns
By Innocent Raphael Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has imposed a ban on all forms of public gatherings intended for protests within the state. The announcement was made through a statement by his Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Tofa, on Wednesday in Kano. Yusuf has directed the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
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EFCC nabs 7 over alleged illegal mining in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zone, has arrested seven suspects for alleged illegal mining. According to a statement issued by the Commission, the arrest, followed credible intelligence and days of surveillance. The Commission said that it was carried out the arrest on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The suspects were…
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5 years on, Kwara takes new identity under Governor Abdulrazaq-By Rafiu Ajakaye
History is not always written by the victors. Historical narratives are sometimes dominated by the villains who make the loudest noise and have the platforms. Empress Wu expanded the Tang dynasty, reopened China’s Silk Road, and funnelled government’s funding into social services for the poor and the vulnerable. But she made the mistake of letting others tell her story when…
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One year anniversary: Buhari passes vote of confidence in Tinubu, calls for unity
By Innocent Raphael Former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu, congratulating him on the milestone of completing his first year in office. A statement released on Tuesday by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the former president, said Buhari called for unity and togetherness as ingredients necessary for national…
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Kwara Assembly passes KWASUTH, KWASUED bills
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara House of Assembly has passed the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital ( Establishment) Bill 2024 and Kwara State University of Education ( Establishment ) Bill 2024 passed into law. This was after the reports of the House Committee on Health and Environment and House Committee on Education and Human Capital Development were presented at the…
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LASG pays N4.43bn insurance death benefits to civil servants
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Government on Tuesday paid N4.43b as insurance death benefits and claims since 2019 to beneficiaries of deceased civil servants in the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi said that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu shortly on assumption of office in 2019 commenced the payment of Group Life Policies insurance premium for welfare of staff as…
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Civil Service: Sanwo-Olu increases housing subvention loans to N1bn
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has increased the yearly subvention for housing facilities for the 98,534 civil servants in the state from ₦100 million to a whooping N1 billion. The Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro disclosed this during the ministerial briefing of the first year of the second term of the Governor. He said the…
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