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Katsina Governor reshuffles cabinet, appoints new commissioner
The governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Radda, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle. Radda also appointed new commissioner nominee, Alhaji Malik Anas to head the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaulaha Muhammad. According to the statement, thaimed at optimising the performance of…
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Northern Governors’ tax bill concerns resolved, says Gov Sule
By Kunle Sanni Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has stated that the earlier calls by some northern governors for the withdrawal of tax amendment bills before the National Assembly may no longer be necessary. He attributed this shift to clarifications and assurances provided by key stakeholders. Speaking on Arise Television yesterday, Governor Sule noted that engagements with President Bola…
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5 Nigerian governors attend Mahama’s inauguration in Accra
Five Nigerian governors are in Accra, Ghana, to attend the inauguration of President-elect John Dramani Mahama, scheduled to take place on Tuesday (Today) at the iconic Black Star Square. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, alongside governors of Taraba, Plateau, Zamfara, and Delta States, who are all guests of President-elect Mahama, earlier on Monday met and discussed key issues ahead of…
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Bauchi governor lays off 5 commissioners, names 8 new nominees
The governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has sacked five commissioners, reshuffling his cabinet. Mohammed also forwarded the names of eight new nominees for security clearance and subsequent confirmation by the Bauchi State House of Assembly. The nominees are; Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde – Toro Local Government. Abdullahi Mohammed – Misau Local Government. Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi – Dass local…
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Manhole Covers: Wike assures prosecution of arrested vandals
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to prosecute vandals arrested by the security agencies for alleged theft of manhole covers on Abuja highways to serve as deterrent to others. Wike assured that the government will ensure that all buyers and users of the vandalized manhole covers, and other vandalized public infrastructures will be apprehended…
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Suspected bomb explosion rocks islamic school in Abuja, killing two
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed a tragic incident involving a suspected bomb explosion at Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin, Abuja. The explosion occurred on January 6, 2025, around 11:00 AM, claiming two lives and leaving two others severely injured. According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident…
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EFCC dismisses 27 officers over misconduct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the dismissal of 27 officers from its workforce for various offenses bordering on fraudulent activities and misconduct. This was made known in a statement on Monday by EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale. He said their dismissal followed the recommendation of the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the EFCC, and the ratification by the…
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Court rules Fubara can govern Rivers with three lawmakers
A Rivers State High Court has affirmed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s authority to conduct official business with the three remaining lawmakers who have not vacated their seats in the state House of Assembly. The ruling, delivered on December 20 by Justice Sika Aprioku, dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Registered Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners. The…
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18 injured in Rivers gas explosion
Over Eighteen people have sustained severe injuries following a gas explosion that occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident which occurred on Sunday evening in a gas refill stop at Oroazi community in the capital city caused damage to some nearby buildings. Confirming the incident on Monday, the spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said it…
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Alleged Cyberbullying: Court grants activist Olamide Thomas N10m bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, granted a nurse and activist, Olamide Thomas, who was charged for cursing Seyi Tinubu and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on social media, N10 million bail with one surety in like sum. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on Thomas’ bail application, said there was no concrete evidence placed before the…
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