Across the States
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Delta workers interrupt Gov Oborevwori for his silence on minimum wage
Workers in Delta State expressed dissatisfaction with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday when he failed to dwell on the issue of minimum wage during the 2024 May Day event in Asaba, which had the theme “People First.” The workers chanted, “No, no, no, we no gree, pay us our minimum wage,” in dismay when the governor ended his speech without…
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Gov. Inuwa pledges NGF’s commitment to tackle insecurity, drive economic growth
Gombe State Governor and Chairman of Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed the region’s firm commitment to work in partnership with the Federal Government and other relevant stakeholders to address the lingering security challenges bedeviling the North in particular and Nigeria in general. The NGF Chairman gave the indication while declaring open the Forum’s meeting held at…
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Zulum visits Malam-Fatori, commends Tinubu on fight against insurgency
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday travelled to Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Council in the Northern part of Borno State. During Sunday’s visit, Zulum commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his prompt attention to the fight against the insurgency in the Northeast. Zulum, while interacting with officers and men of the task force battalion in…
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Turn yourself in to EFCC, Ortem tells Yahaya Bello
The former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has advised the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to come out of hiding and turn himself in to the Economic and Financial Crimes Communities, (EFCC). Ortom spoke at the thanksgiving ceremony held on Sunday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Regional Headquarters in Makurdi to honour him…
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Fuel tanker explosion kills five in Rivers, 70 vehicles burnt
Five people were reportedly burnt to death and over 70 vehicles including heavy-duty trucks destroyed during a multiple explosion at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State on Friday night. The spokesperson for theRivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, told journalists on Saturday, that five people have been confirmed dead. She added that the Commissioner of Police,…
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Workers trapped as building collapses in Kano
By Innocent Raphael In the Kuntau area of Gwale Local Government Area in Kano State, a building collapse has left an unspecified number of workers trapped under rubble. Sources report at least 11 individuals are stuck amidst the debris. According to sources also, rescue operations are presently in full swing, with officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) already…
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Governor Aliyu removes 15 prominent traditional rulers
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has removed fifteen District Heads from office on charges of misuse of public property, land racketeering, collaboration in insecurity, and insubordination. A statement made public on Tuesday in Sokoto by the governor’s press secretary, Abubakar Bawa listed the affected District Heads to include individuals nominated by former governor Aminu Tambuwal. Bawa stated, “They were…
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INEC releases final candidates’ list for Edo Governorship election
By Innocent Raphael The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially released the final list of candidates for the upcoming Edo State Governorship Election. This was disclosed by the commission on Monday in a statement signed by its National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. The Commission revealed that it had made public the personal details of…
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Palliative distribution is a necessity, not my priority, says Gov. Zulum
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, said his administration’s frequent distribution of food palliatives was necessary to strike a balance between addressing the immediate needs of the people affected by the Boko Haram insurgency and laying the groundwork for a lasting change. Zulum noted that while food palliatives were distributed to vulnerable people most affected by the over-one-decade crisis, remarkable…
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Why Edo Commissioner was stripped of chieftaincy title – Palace spokesman
The Onotare of Ozalla Kingdom in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, His Royal Highness Nathaniel Omogbai, Okpamen the IX has cleared the air on why the honourary chieftaincy title of the Uzoyare of Ozalla Kingdom conferred on the Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora Affairs, Mrs Uyi Oduwa-Malaka was withdrawn. The Onotare, who spoke…
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