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Anambra Assembly suspends lawmaker over alleged “Unparliamentary Conduct”
…bars him from legislative complex The Anambra State House of Assembly has suspended the lawmaker representing Ayamelum Constituency, Bernard Udemezue, for three months without pay over alleged “unparliamentary conduct, inciting comments on social media, and abuse of legislative privileges.” His suspension was announced by the House Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics, and Privileges, on Tuesday, This development occured after Udemezue…
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NSIB opens probe into Abuja–Kaduna train derailment
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched an investigation into the derailment of a Kaduna-bound passenger train, which occurred on Tuesday morning along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor. The incident happened at about 11:09 a.m. on August 26, 2025, at kilometre 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station. According to preliminary reports, six passengers sustained injuries, while no fatalities were…
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Train derails on Abuja–Kaduna route, NRC mobilises rescue operations
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the derailment of one of its Abuja–Kaduna train services on Sunday morning. In a statement signed by its Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, the incident occurred at about 11:09 a.m. at kilometre 49, between Kubwa Station and Asham Station. Opeifa said emergency rescue teams, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals were immediately mobilised to the…
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BREAKING: Governor Eno reshuffles cabinet, revokes land allocations for revalidation
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle and the revocation of all land allocations made between May 29, 2023, and August 25, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery. The reshuffle, approved on Monday, was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince…
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Benue Assembly gets new Speaker
The Benue State House of Assembly has elected a new Speaker, Hon. Alfred Emberga Berger, who represents Makurdi North Constituency. Berger became Speaker following resignation of Hon. Aondona Dajoh on Sunday. The House, in an emergency plenary session, elected Berger, setting aside his suspension along with three other lawmakers on Friday. The session, which was presided over by the deputy…
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IPMAN accuses Anambra govt of N900m debt, warns of fuel price hike
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has accused the Anambra State Government of owing its members over N900 million for diesel supplied to power streetlights across the state. IPMAN warned that unless the outstanding debt was urgently settled, the development could trigger a fuel price hike that may push pump prices as high as N3,000 per litre. The…
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Benue Assembly Speaker resigns
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from his position. According to Channels TV, the resignation is contained in a letter dated August 24, 2025, and titled “Resignation as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly.” Dajoh said his decision was made in good faith and in the interest of the state.…
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AbdulRazaq tours communities in Ifelodun LGA, assures residents of safety
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend visited communities in Ifelodun Local Government to reassure residents of his administration’s commitment to strengthening public safety and economic activities. In Babanla, Oke-Ode, where he touched down, the Governor commended community members and security forces for their resilience. He also sympathized with families who lost loved ones,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Former Punch Editor, Dayo Otedola’s book shines at Yenagoa reading
Former Punch Newspaper Editor, Dayo Oketola had his book reading in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State recently. The book reading was sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board. The book which details the growth of technology and telecommunications evolution was launched last year by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The author wrote on the book reading which had senior officials of…
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None of my PAs earn below ₦1 million monthly, says Eno
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has disclosed that his Personal Assistants earn nothing less than ₦1 million monthly, criticising his political aides for undervaluing their salaries in public. Eno made this known during the Town Square Meeting with the people of Ikono and Ini Federal Constituency at Ibiaku Ntok Okpo where he elevated his PA on Protocol,…
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