News from States
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Council Chairman dies in Niger auto crash
The Chairman of Katcha local government in Niger State, Danlami Saku has died in a fatal motor accident near Kwakuti area of Minna-Suleja road. It was reported that Saku was travelling to Abuja for a function with two other occupants in his car when the accident occurred. Meanwhile, the governor of the State, Mohammed Bago has expressed deep sorrow over…
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Gov AbdulRazaq hails FG’s energy transition as Kwara gets CNG buses, three-wheelers for mass transit
▪︎It’s partnership to support Kwarans: Abdulrazaq ▪︎Indian firm sets up CNG-vehicle plant in Kwara, presents samples Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday received 20 gas-powered buses and 20 tricycles from the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) — another fruitful effort to ease mass transit in the state. Speaking in Ilorin at the handover ceremony of the vehicles, the…
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Court remands ex-Kogi gov in Kuje correctional centre, adjourns case
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has remanded a former governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending his bail application. It also adjourned the case to January 29, February 25, and February 27, 2025, for the continuation of the hearing. Justice Maryann Anenih had refused to grant a bail application filed by Bello,…
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Minister Musawa sparks Enugu Christmas Festival with 500,000 lights
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr Hannatu Musa Musawa, has kicked off the ‘25 Days of Christmas Festival’ by lighting up 500,000 lights at the Naira Triangle and Unity Park in Enugu. The Enugu Christmas Festival which runs from December 7 to 31, 2024, will feature street carnivals, art exhibitions, Santa Storm, Christmas village musical performances,…
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Imo governor lauds Tinubu for upgrading Federal Medical Centre Owerri
Imo Sate Governor, Hope Uzodmma has once again lauded the President Bola Tinubu led administration for upgrading the Federal Medical Center, Owerri to Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital. The governor was speaking at the 36th convocation ceremony of Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) where he was conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degree in Management. According to Governor Uzodimma, the…
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Edo governor offers automatic employment to daughter of late NLC Chairman, Ebiogbodin
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has offered automatic employment to the daughter of a former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Chapter, late Comrade Anthony Kaduna Ebiogbodin, who died recently. Ebiogbodin reportedly slumped and died during a scuffle with policemen in Benin City. The governor stated this while on a condolence visit to the widow and…
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Customs celebrates Service’s first female pilot
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated deputy superintendent of customs (pilot) Olanike Balogun who has made history as the Service’s first female pilot. Balogun’s journey, which began as a cabin crew member, marks a significant milestone in the Service’s history. A statement posted on Sunday via X, the NCS revealed that Balogun, born in Kaduna and originally from Odo-Otin…
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Okpebholo appoints Bankole-Balogun Executive Chairman of Edo State Inland Revenue Service
Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo has appointed Hon (Bar) Oladele Bankole-Balogun as the Executive Chairman, Edo State Inland Revenue Service (EIRS). A statement by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor Esq. while announcing the statement said Oladele Bankole-Balogun born in 1961 into the illustrious family of the Late Chief Bankole Balogun of Igarra Akoko-Edo, Edo state obtained his…
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Let’s work this land back to prosperity, Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerians
–As First Lady visits Imo traditional rulers ahead of her conferment with Doctorate at FUTO – KUNLE SANNI The First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged parents to encourage their children and wards to be innovative in order to improve the nation’s productivity and boost the economy. Senator Oluremi Tinubu gave this advice in Owerri during a meeting with the State…
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Anti-Corruption Day: EFCC asks youths to unite against corruption, cybercrime
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked young people in the country to close ranks, unite and confront the monster of corruption. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made this request in his speech to youths who gathered at the Commission’s office in Lagos on Thursday for an event to commemorate the 2024 International Anti Corruption Day. The event had…
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