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EFCC chair, Olukoyede denies forcing NNPC GCEO to resign
…demands unreserved apology …threatens legal action over alleged defamation By Kunle Sanni The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has strongly denied allegations that he coerced the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, into resigning from his position. The denial follows a report published over the…
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Kwara artisans hail Gov AbdulRazaq’s consistent support
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Artisan Congress on Tuesday commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his consistent support to the body since 2019, noting that he has stood by them at all times. The group said many of its members have benefited from the state’s social investment scheme, which also made it possible for them to secure land…
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First Lady donates ₦1bn, relief materials to Niger State disaster victims
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday visited Niger State to commiserate with victims of recent disasters, including flooding, a boat accident, fire incidents, and banditry attacks. She announced a ₦1 billion donation from the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), alongside relief materials to support displaced families. Addressing Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago and residents during her visit, the…
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Kwara Assembly moves to curb underage patronage of hotels
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to direct the Ministry of Social Development and the Kwara State Hotel and Tourism Board to carry out a comprehensive audit and regulatory inspection of all hotels, lounges, pubs, and related establishments in Ilorin metropolis. The resolution followed a motion titled “The Need…
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Ebonyi governor directs suspended 81 aides to resume work
Ebonyi Governor Directs Suspended 81 Aides To Resume Work The governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has directed the suspended 81 government officials earlier sanctioned for failing to attend a key state function to resume work. Nwifuru gave the directive in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor. “The affected commissioners, Senior Special Assistants…
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Niger govt reaffirms press freedom amid Badegi FM probe
The Niger State Government has restated its commitment to democratic governance, due process, and press freedom following recent concerns raised about Badegi FM 90.1, a privately owned radio station in the state. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago had, during an expanded All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus meeting in Minna on August 1, expressed worry over alleged unethical broadcasting and incitement linked…
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Kaduna governor reshuffles cabinet, swaps two commissioners
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving two key members of his administration, aimed at enhancing government efficiency and service delivery. According to a statement issued on Monday by Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the reshuffle sees Barrister Sule Shuaibu (SAN), the former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, appointed as…
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Kwara to inject N20bn for public school overhaul
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed that N20 billion be allocated in the supplementary budget for the further revamp of school infrastructure across the state. According to a statement issued on Monday in Ilorin, the move is aimed at strengthening the ongoing infrastructural upgrade in public schools, which began in 2020 after the state…
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Editors condemn closure of radio station in Niger State
…. describe governor’s action as ‘attack on press freedom and democracy’ The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the closure of Badeggi Radio station on the order of the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago. A statement on Saturday signed by the President of the NGE, Eze Anaba, and Secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, described the action as “a blatant attack…
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Badeggi Radio shutdown: Only NBC can revoke licence – Information Minister
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has addressed the controversy surrounding the recent shutdown of Badeggi Radio Station by the Niger State Government. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago had ordered the closure of the station and the seizure of its broadcasting licence, citing allegations of unethical practices and incitement against the state government. The…
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