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Killings: NGF tasks Plateau leaders to unite residents
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has tasked leaders in Plateau State to unite the multi-cultural people and residents of the state to stop the spate of senseless killings. NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, made the call during his visit on Thursday, April 17, 2025, to the state. During the visit, Abdulrazaq said, “On behalf of the…
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EFCC Spokesman, Oyewale emerges 2025 NIPR outstanding government spokesperson
The Head, Media and Publicity Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, has emerged Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year 2025. The award ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, in Abuja was themed: “Integrity and the Evolving Roles of Spokespersons in Leadership Communication.” Oyewale emerged winner in a highly…
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Army recruitment: South East records low turnout of applications
The Nigerian Army has raised concerns over the alarmingly low number of applicants from the South-East region in its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise. According to Brigadier-General Chima Ekeator, who leads the Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra, only 200 youths from the region have registered so far, compared to over 4,000 in other parts of the country. Ekeator…
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Fiscal discipline, revenue diversification critical for sustainable development – Gov Umo Eno
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has emphasized on the need for states and local governments to embrace fiscal discipline and revenue diversification to achieve sustainable development. The Governor stated this while delivering a public lecture on the theme: “Leading Economic Development in Sub-Nationals of the Nigerian Federation: The ARISE Agenda,” at the University of Uyo. He noted that…
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Rivers denies summoning suspended Gov Fubara, labels report ‘fake’
Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, has firmly denied reports claiming that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, were summoned for questioning regarding their previous appointments. The denial follows social media reports on Tuesday that alleged Fubara was called to appear before a panel at the Government House. These claims surfaced in the wake of…
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Anambra billionaire, Arthur Eze, backs Soludo’s second term bid
Prominent oil magnate and philanthropist, Chief Arthur Eze, has declared his full support for Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s bid for a second term as the Governor of Anambra State, describing the incumbent as a visionary leader ordained by God. Speaking at a recent event, Chief Eze praised Soludo’s leadership over the past three years, emphasizing that his administration has brought…
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Governor Okpebholo vows prudent use of FAAC allocation
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the transparent and effective use of funds allocated to the state through the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), pledging that public resources will be channelled solely toward developmental projects that benefit the people. Governor Okpebholo gave this assurance while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across the state. He stated…
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CBEX: We warned Nigerians against investing in Ponzi Schemes, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it warned Nigerians against investing in Ponzi schemes. This is coming amid growing concerns over the alleged fraud perpetrated by a digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), which reportedly led to the loss of N1.3tn belonging to Nigerians investors. CBEX was reported to have crashed on Monday, leaving many Nigerians unable to…
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NGF calls for peace over renewed violence in Plateau
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sadness over reports of renewed violence in parts of Plateau State, which have resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. The NGF commiserated with the government and people of Plateau State, as well as the families of those affected, describing the development as tragic and unhelpful—especially at a time…
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NBA must refund Rivers State’s N300m immediately” – Adegboruwa
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to immediately refund the N300 million it received from the Rivers State Government for the hosting of the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC), describing the donation as unjustifiable and unethical. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, Adegboruwa expressed shock and disappointment over the…
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