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Tinubu calls for rule of law to restore peace in Rivers State
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has urged political leaders to uphold the rule of law as a means to restore peace and stability in Rivers State. Speaking at a meeting with Niger Delta leaders under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) on Tuesday in Abuja, the President emphasized the need to respect judicial decisions to strengthen democracy and foster development.…
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Tinubu meets PANDEF leaders at State House behind closed doors
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with leaders of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The meeting began at 4:15 p.m. (local time) when the President arrived at the venue. PANDEF, convened by elder statesman Edwin Clark, who passed away in February, serves as the mouthpiece of traditional…
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Governor Inuwa meets Health Minister, lauds Tinubu over FMC Kumo approval
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday met with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, in Abuja to strengthen partnerships and attract federal support for healthcare development in the state. During the meeting, Governor Yahaya expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the conversion of the General Hospital Kumo into…
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APC clears 7 candidates for Anambra governorship primary election (full list)
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared all seven aspirants who obtained the expression of interest and nomination forms to contest in the party’s upcoming Anambra governorship primary election, scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Anambra State 2025 Gubernatorial Election Screening Committee, chaired by former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, conducted the screening on…
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Tinubu renames Federal University of Education, Kano, after Yusuf Maitama Sule
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Education, Kano, to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education in honor of the late statesman and diplomat. Yusuf Maitama Sule (1929–2017) was a key figure in Nigeria’s political and diplomatic history. He served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, where he chaired…
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Fubara bows to Supreme Court judgment, invites Rivers lawmakers to crucial meeting
The Governor of Rivers State has invited members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to a key meeting aimed at addressing critical legislative matters, including the provision of a suitable assembly space, outstanding allowances, and the presentation of the state budget. In an official letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, the…
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SERAP asks Akpabio to rescind suspension of Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Mr Godswill Akpabio to immediately rescind the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying the suspension was based solely on the peaceful exercise of her constitutionally and internationally recognized right to freedom of expression. SERAP said, “The Senate should immediately reinstate Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan, and revise parliamentary procedures that unduly…
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Indiscriminate mining activities breeding social vices in Plateau- Commissioner
Plateau State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Sylvanus Dongtoe, has said the indiscriminate Mining activities in the state was breeding social vices that should stop. He appealed to citizens to support the government suspension of mining activities in the state until the subsector is repositioned for coordinated operations. Dongtoe, who spoke in his office in Jos when he received…
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FG converts Gombe General Hospital to Federal Medical Centre
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has officially taken over the General Hospital in Kumo, Gombe State, converting it into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, the takeover follows a formal request from Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, which President Tinubu approved. This move makes the Kumo FMC the second…
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Former ADC to Ex- president Jonathan interred in Bayelsa
Ex Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Deputy Inspector General of Police Moses Jitoboh, on Saturday interred in his hometown, Trofani, in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. In his tribute, Jonathan recalled how he met the late Jitoboh during his time as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa and hailed him for his diligent service to him and Nigeria.…
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