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Kano governor pledges loyalty to Kwankwaso amid wave of defections
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his unwavering allegiance to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections. Yusuf made the declaration on Sunday while addressing 484 local government councillors from the state’s 44 local government areas at the Kano Government House. He emphasized that his political journey…
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FG hails Marshals for shutdown of illegal mining site in Kaduna
The Federal Government has commended the Mining Marshals for peacefully shutting down an illegal mining site in Damau, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, through strategic community engagement and diplomacy. Speaking during the first anniversary of the Mining Marshals, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering the squad with more resources and…
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Speaker Abbas gifts 22 SUVs to Kaduna traditional rulers
By Kunle Sanni Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Sunday handed over 22 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to first-class and second-class traditional rulers in Kaduna State, fulfilling a promise he made last year to bolster traditional institutions. The handover ceremony, held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna, was attended by Governor Uba Sani and…
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SERAP, NGE seek reform of Cybercrime Act, release of journalists in detention
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the “government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately end the use of the draconian Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views online, and release those in custody across the country under the legislation”. The groups said, “The use…
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Our actions guided by principles of law- EFCC Boss
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has stated that all actions of the Commission in the cause of its anti-corruption fight are guided by principles of law. He stated this when he received the management team of Interswitch, led by its chairman, Sir Kenneth Olisa, OBE at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. “I promised…
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Renewed Hope Initiative dissociates Fubara from women’s protest at First Lady’s event
The Rivers State Office of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has denied claims that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara was behind a protest that disrupted a women’s empowerment programme organised by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Port Harcourt on Friday. A statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Rivers State Coordinator of RHI, Mrs Tonye Briggs-Oniyide, expressed deep…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu attends dinner, wedding in Katsina
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, over the weekend, embarked on a visit to Katsina State that combined official duties with personal engagements. The President first participated in a state dinner hosted by Governor Malam Dikko Radda, where he reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening national security, particularly in the North West. From left: Emir of Daura, Faruk Umar Faruk;…
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Gov Eno to flag off key projects as part of anniversary celebrations
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to inaugurate several landmark projects as part of activities marking his administration’s second anniversary in office. Speaking during the May edition of the Government House Monthly Covenant Service held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, Governor Eno revealed that the projects to be flagged off include a 200-bed Ibom…
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Kenya dominates as Koros wins inaugural Enugu Marathon
Kenyan runner Koros Ken has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of the Enugu City International Marathon, claiming the $15,000 top prize in a dominant performance by Kenyan athletes across both the male and female categories. Steve Rasway, also from Kenya, finished second and received $10,000, while compatriot Bernard Sang came third, taking home $5,000. The Kenyan dominance continued…
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Wike slams walkout on First Lady, calls It disrespectful
By Kunle Sanni Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned the walkout staged against First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu by a group of women loyal to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the act as “embarrassing” and “disturbing.” In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media,…
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