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Sanusi urges supporters to maintain peace amid Emirate dispute
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has called on residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding his reinstatement. Speaking during a special Iftar gathering at his palace on Sunday, Sanusi condemned those opposing his return to the throne, stating that they were challenging divine will and warning of dire consequences for anyone inciting unrest in…
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Rivers Head of Service resigns as Sole Administrator appoints new SSG
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has appointed Prof. Ibibia Worika, a legal expert and administrator, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement, the Sole Administrator said the appointment, which takes immediate effect, followed a rigorous selection process in which Worika’s extensive experience, academic credentials, and policy expertise stood out.…
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Umo Eno provides 30,000 free tickets ahead Super Eagles crucial game against Zimbabwe
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has purchased 30,000 match tickets to mobilize support for the Super Eagles in their 2026 World Cup qualification match against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. The highly anticipated game is set to take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Announcing the development, the state’s Commissioner for Sports,…
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EFCC raids Ponzi scheme academy, arrests 133 suspects in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, dismantled a Ponzi scheme academy and arrested 133 suspects in Abuja. The operation took place at Compensation Layout in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following intelligence reports on the academy’s fraudulent activities. Identified as Q University (also known as Q-Net), the academy was allegedly involved…
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BPP, Gombe partner to enhance digital procurement transparency
The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to enhancing digital procurement processes across Nigeria following a strategic meeting with the Director-General of Gombe State Due Process, Engr. Mohammed Dauda Abubakar. During a working visit to the BPP headquarters in Abuja, Engr. Abubakar presented Gombe State’s latest innovations in digital…
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Nigeria Police arrest kidnappers, recover arms in Edo, Kogi, Kaduna operations
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has conducted a series of successful operations, leading to the arrest of several suspected kidnappers and the recovery of dangerous weapons. The operations, carried out by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), reaffirm the police force’s commitment to combating crime and ensuring national security. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations…
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Procurement System: ICPC reaffirms commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, integrity
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria’s procurement system. Aliyu speaking during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ICPC and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja,…
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Fubara denies links with militants, warns bloggers against fake social media posts
The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalyi Fubara has described as fake, malicious, and imaginary, a flurry of videos of purported explosions on oil and gas facilities in the State being linked to him. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, the Fubara condemned the circulation of fabricated videos purportedly depicting explosions at oil and gas facilities…
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EXCLUSIVE: FG to expand School Feeding Programme to Almajiri, IDP camp students
By Kunle Sanni The federal government has unveiled plans to extend its Home Grown School Feeding Programme to include Almajiri students and children in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Yetunde Adeniji, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on School Feeding, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Western Post. She emphasized the government’s commitment to tackling the rising number…
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Governor Mbah targets N600bn IGR to drive Enugu’s development in 2025
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to generating N600 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for 2025. He stated that the increased revenue would drive major development projects across the state. Speaking during his investiture as President of the Enugu Sports Club on Saturday, Mbah emphasized the state’s shift from reliance on federal allocations to a…
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