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Buhari does not personally own revoked land in FCT- Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, the Spokesman for Former President Muhammadu Buhari, has said Buhari does not “personally” own the revoked land in the Federal Capital Territory. Reacting to the report in a statement on Thursday, Shehu noted that the said land is allocated in the name “Muhammadu Buhari Foundation.” According to him, “The Foundation was itself floated by some utilitarian individuals around…
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Okpebholo to launch interest-free loans for Edo traders January 2025
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to commence interest-free loans for traders in the state starting January 2025. Okpebholo disclosed this on Thursday at the New Festival Hall of Government House in Benin during a congratulatory visit from the Edo State Association of Commodity Market Women and Men. The governor emphasised his administration’s commitment to…
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AGF faults suspension of Edo council chairmen, vice chairmen
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has faulted the Edo State House of Assembly for suspending the chairpersons of the 18 Local Government Areas in the state. It would be recalled that On Tuesday, the House of Assembly suspended the chairpersons and their deputies for two months over alleged gross misconduct. Addressing Journalists in…
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NEMA presents relief items to victims of banditry in Sokoto
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, has delivered relief items to victims of armed banditry in Gwadabawa and Illela Federal Constituency as part of the Federal Government’s continued support for disaster-affected persons. NEMA made this known in a post on its X handle, stating the items delivered. “The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, has…
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126 shops affected, properties worth millions of naira destroyed by fire in Niger- NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has confirmed that no fewer than 126 shops were destroyed in two fire incidents that occurred at the Panteka Gwari Market, and the Tunga Business Area, in the Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday and Monday. In a post-disaster assessment update shared on its X page on Wednesday, NEMA disclosed that…
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Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties in like sum. Justice Anenih had on December 10 refused the ex-governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial ruling, she said that having…
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Kaduna governor reopens Kidandan market in Giwa LG
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has reopened the Kidandan Market in Giwa Local Government Area. The Kidandan market had been closed for several years due to security concerns. The Governor described the reopening as a significant step toward restoring peace and stability in the area. The reopening of Kidandan Market follows the recent resumption of activities at the Birnin Gwari…
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Livestock development: Brazilian investors to explore investment opportunities in Kebbi
A delegation from Brazil has visited the Dodoru Cattle Market in Kebbi State to explore investment opportunities in livestock development, meat processing and animal health. The delegation was led by Fabio Maia and Osario Dal Bello, accompanied by the Executive Secretary and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, Aisha Rimi, alongside other officials from the commission.…
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Kaduna gov signs 2025 Appropriation Bill into law
The governor of Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani, has assented the 2025 budget of N790 billion into law. The budget which focused on rural development, earmarked N551,582,867, 194 for capital expenditure and N238,856,712,888.86 for recurrent expenditure respectively. Speaking after signing the budget, the governor commended the Kaduna State House of Assembly for the speedy passage of the 2025 within 10…
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Anti-Media Laws: NGE inaugurates committee to engage AGF, National Assembly, Information Ministry
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has set up a committee to Liaise with the National Assembly, Federal Ministry of Information over anti-media laws in the country. In a statement, the General Secretary of the NGE Iyobosa Uwugiaren said the union is concerned about the negative impact of the plethora of obnoxious laws that were enacted during the colonial era…
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