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Supreme court overturns ruling reinstating deposed Emir of Gwandu
By Kunle Sanni The Supreme Court has set aside a ruling by a Kebbi State High Court that reinstated Al-Mustapha Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu, declaring the judgment legally defective due to procedural lapses. In a split decision delivered on Wednesday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that Mr. Jokolo failed to follow the dispute resolution…
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Eno inaugurates revamped Ibom Paint to boost job opportunities, revenue
… appoints Ime Uwah as Sole Administrator Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has inaugurated the revamped Ibom Paint, formerly known as Peacock Paints. The company’s revamped manufacturing facility is located in Etinan Local Government Area. Eno appointed his Senior Special Assistant on Entrepreneural Development, Ime Uwah, as the Sole Administrator of the company, commending him for his commitment…
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FG pledges support as VP Shettima visits flood-ravaged Mokwa
…announces N2bn relief package By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday visited Mokwa, a community in Niger State devastated by recent floods, where he pledged the Federal Government’s full support for recovery and long-term rebuilding efforts. The visit, which followed severe flooding that displaced thousands and destroyed property, marked a major relief mission as the Federal Government announced…
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Eno storms Ikot Abasi for town square meeting, empowerment series
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, would be visiting Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency for Town Square meetings and empowerment series on Wednesday. This was disclosed in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh posted on his facebook page. The statement disclosed that the event would begin at 2pm, and is part of the governor’s…
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Ex-EFCC Chairman launches book on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy fraud
A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has alleged a staggering scale of corrupt practices used to siphon public funds under the guise of fuel subsidy payments. Bawa revealed this in his book, titled ‘The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud,’ according to a statement on Monday. The statement said…
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EFCC arrests “Fake Journalist” for claiming to stop investigation of alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a fake Journalist, Ernesto Chukwudum Chukwukamma for alleged extortion, impersonation and obtaining N2,000,000.00 ( Two Million Naira) under false pretence to influence the investigation of the sum of $4,500,000,000.00 (Four Billion, Five Hundred Million United States Dollars)alleged Petroleum Trust Fund, PTF, Fraud. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the…
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Fight against insecurity, corruption, a collective battle- Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has said the fight against insecurity and corruption cannot be left in the hands of security agencies alone, stressing that every Nigerian has a critical role to play in securing the nation and promoting good governance. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at a high-level national forum organized…
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FG to honour Kano accident victims, plans relief package for bereaved families
The Federal Government will honour those who lost their lives in the fatal accident involving members of the Kano State contingent to the National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. A relief package is also being planned for their families. The FG made this known when a high-level delegation from the National Sports Commission (NSC) paid a condolence visit to…
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Wike meets Kpaduma, Guzape chiefs over ongoing road construction
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the traditional chiefs and representatives of the Kpaduma and Guzape communities have met over the ongoing road construction project. The meeting, which took place at the FCT Minister’s conference room in Lifecamp, Abuja, was convened at the instance of the Minister to address the growing tension surrounding the continued presence of…
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Benue killings: Alia directs joint security operations to move into Apa, Gwer West councils
The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has directed joint security operations to move into Apa and Gwer West Local Government Areas to halt the killings in the area. Alia confirmed that 12 persons were killed in Apa while 11 persons were killed in Gwer West, bringing the total to 23. Addressing journalists after an emergency security council meeting at…
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