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Benue Assembly suspends four lawmakers over plot to impeach Speaker
The Benue State House of Assembly has slammed three months suspension on four lawmakers for allegedly initiating impeachment moves against the Speaker of the House, Hyacinth Dajoh. Those suspended dueing plenary included the spokesman of the House, Mr. Alfred Berger representing Makurdi North State Constituency, Cyril Ekong of Oju 2, Abu Umoru of Apa, and Shimawua Terna of Kyan…
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Shettima leads FG delegation to Emir of Zuru’s funeral
…conveys Tinubu’s condolences By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday led the Federal Government delegation to the state funeral of the late Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (rtd), describing the revered monarch as a patriotic leader whose legacies will endure. Speaking at the ceremony in Zuru, Kebbi State, Shettima conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
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FG vows to hunt down killers of worshippers in Katsina
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has condemned the killing of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, vowing that those responsible will be tracked down and brought to justice. In a statement on Friday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the attack as “callous and barbaric,” insisting that security forces are already…
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Wike flags off Karu water supply project in Abuja
…pledges access to clean water by 2026 By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated the Karu water supply project, marking a major step toward providing clean and potable water to satellite towns in the FCT. The project, which falls under Lot 2 of the FCT water expansion initiative, involves the installation…
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Eno backs digital transformation of Nigeria’s judicial system
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has described adoption of strategic digitalization of the nation’s judicial system as imperative to efficient and quick dispensation of Justice in the country. Declaring open a three-day top Management Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Justice taking place at Four-Point by Sheraton Hotels in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Governor Eno…
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FG warns contractors over delayed Kogi road projects, threatens termination
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has threatened to terminate sections of two major road projects in Kogi State over poor performance by contractors, despite the release of substantial advance payments. Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, issued the warning in Abuja during a meeting with contractors handling the Lokoja–Shintaku–Dekina–Anyigba road and the Okene–Ajaokuta–Itobe dual carriageway, both awarded in…
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Appeal Court upholds N1.07bn payout to ex-Kogi deputy governor
…slams government for ‘executive recklessness’ By Kunle Sanni – The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reaffirmed its order directing the Kogi State Government to pay former deputy governor Simon Achuba N1.07 billion in outstanding salaries and allowances. In its ruling on Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice Okon Abang declared that the decision is final and cannot be…
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Muslim leaders protest Nigeria-Israel military accord, condemn palestine killings
By Adejayan Gbenga – Muslim leaders in South-West Nigeria staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan on Wednesday, opposing any form of military cooperation between Nigeria and Israel. The demonstrators cited Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there as the basis of their protest. The protest followed a press conference organized by Aqsah Nigeria, Ibadan branch, at the…
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Anambra sacks 8 operatives of Agunechemba over assault on female corps member
The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight operatives of the Agunechemba security outfit over the assault of a female corps member. Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, disclosed this at the agency’s headquarters in Awka on Wednesday. Emeakayi said the government acted after receiving reports of the incident. He added that the operatives would be…
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EFCC charges student leaders on tackling internet fraud
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has charged leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, to take the lead in tackling internet fraud by spreading anti-graft messages to students across campuses. He gave the charge in Abuja on Wednesday, when a delegation of NANS came on a courtesy visit to the…
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