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Abia govt dismisses six Justice Ministry officers over payroll fraud
The Abia State Government has dismissed six officers of the Ministry of Justice after an internal audit and administrative inquiry uncovered alleged manipulation of the state’s payroll system to receive excess salaries. In a statement on Thursday, the Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Eno Eze, named the affected civil servants as a Principal Accountant (SGL 12), Senior…
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Akwa Ibom to turn state-owned hospitality facilities into profit-making ventures — Gov. Eno
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured that state-owned hospitality facilities will no longer operate at a loss under his administration. Speaking with Government House correspondents after inspecting the ongoing renovation at the Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Eno said his government would reposition all state hospitality assets to function as profit-oriented ventures. He listed the facilities…
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Northeast governors urge Tinubu to resume oil exploration in Kolmani, Lake Chad
By Kunle Sanni – Governors of Nigeria’s Northeast region have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise the resumption of oil exploration in the frontier wells of Kolmani and Lake Chad, describing it as crucial for economic growth and improved security in the region. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues during a courtesy visit to the President at the…
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Kumo General Hospital set for upgrade as FG, Gombe sign MoU
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government and the Gombe State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the conversion of General Hospital Kumo into Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Kumo, in a move aimed at expanding access to quality healthcare in the North-East. The agreement was signed in Abuja under the supervision of the Minister of State for…
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Tinubu to commission new 6,000MT lithium plant in Nasarawa
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu will soon visit Nasarawa State to inaugurate a newly completed 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant, Governor Abdullahi Sule announced on Wednesday. Briefing journalists after meeting the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Sule said the Chinese-funded facility, located in Nasarawa Local Government Area, is twice the size of a similar 3,000MT plant commissioned…
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North East governors urge Tinubu to complete road projects, resume oil exploration
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday led his colleagues from the North East to a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting focused on key developmental concerns, including the urgent completion of 17 strategic road projects across the region and the resumption of oil exploration in frontier wells, particularly the Kolmani and…
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Tinubu hails Zamfara governor at 60, lauds commitment to governance
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Governor Lawal for his steadfast commitment to advancing peace, security, and development in Zamfara State.…
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AbdulRazaq commends security forces as operations yield arrests, arms seizures
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended security agencies in the state for their dedication and sacrifices in safeguarding lives and property, following fresh breakthroughs in ongoing clearance operations. The governor gave the commendation on Monday after a marathon security council meeting in Ilorin, where he received updates on operations leading to multiple arrests, prosecutions,…
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President Tinubu mourns FCTA pioneer Head of Service
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on the passing of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). In a condolence message issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu also extended his sympathies to the children, family, and loved…
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Alia swears in 17 commissioners, passes vote of confidence in Deputy Governor
The governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia, on Monday inaugurated 17 new commissioners, urging them to demonstrate loyalty, discipline, and grassroots commitment in their service to the state. Speaking at the Old Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi, the governor said the appointees as carefully selected from across the state to drive his administration’s development agenda. “We…
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