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APC condemns Governor Fintiri’s ‘illegal’ announcement of Edo gubernatorial election results
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has sharply criticized Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State for what it termed an unlawful and reckless announcement of the Edo State gubernatorial election results. The APC denounced the move as illegal, stressing that the governor had no authority to declare the results of the election, which took place on Saturday, September…
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Maiduguri flood: Tinubu’s sons, Noella Foundation, offer support to victims
Towing the path of many other philanthropists in humanitarian response to the devastating floods in Maiduguri, Seyi and Yinka Tinubu, children of President Bola Tinubu, in collaboration with the Noella Foundation, have mobilized significant relief aid to support flood victims. The initiative, branded the “ST Noella Relief,” also involved private sector partners and associates, with the goal of delivering vital…
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Niger State donates N250 million to flood victims in Borno
The Niger State Government has donated N250 million to support victims of the recent flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, which affected over two million people. Former Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago led a delegation from Niger State to Maiduguri to sympathize with the Borno State Government and its people following the devastating flood. He described the situation as “devastating and worrisome,”…
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Gov Yusuf fires all 44 LGA caretaker chairmen
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the dissolution of the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas in the state. He directed them to hand over to the Directors of Personnel Management. The governor made the announcement during a special meeting held at the Africa House, Government House Kano. A report by Daily Trust stated that the…
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Borno releases comprehensive list of pledges for Maiduguri flood victims
By Kunle Sanni The Borno State government has unveiled an extensive list of pledges and donations made by various stakeholders to assist victims of the recent catastrophic flood in Maiduguri. In a statement released on Wednesday, Abdurrahman Bundi, media aide to Borno Governor Babagana Zulum, clarified that while many pledges have been made, not all contributions have been credited to…
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Akwa Ibom Governor announces N35bn payment in gratuity arrears
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has disclosed that N35 billion of the outstanding gratuity arrears for retired workers in the state will have been paid by the end of September 2024. The Governor made this announcement during a meeting with the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, a prominent Ibibio socio-cultural organization, in Uyo. Governor Eno explained that the payment represents…
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PHOTO NEWS: Peter Obi, Baba-Ahmed join Olumide Akpata in LP campaign
Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi, his running mate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Aisha Yesufu, and other LP leaders joined Olumide Akpata, the Edo State Governorship candidate, at the grand finale of his campaign in Benin on Wednesday. Writing on his social media pages, the Edo State LP Governorship candidate said: “The energy at our grand finale rally today was ELECTRIC!…
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EFCC denies Yahaya Bello is in custody, confirms ex-governor remains wanted
By Kunle Sanni The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports suggesting that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is currently in its custody. The anti-graft agency clarified that despite circulating claims, Bello is not being held at any of its facilities. In a statement released on Tuesday, the EFCC confirmed that the former governor remains wanted in…
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Tinubu orders FRSC to intensify highway monitoring after fatal accident
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to enhance its highway monitoring operations in response to the alarming rise in road accidents nationwide. This order comes in the wake of a tragic auto crash on Sunday that claimed the lives of 40 members of the Tijjaniyya Movement, leaving several others injured. In a…
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NGSA calms fears over recent earth tremors in FCT
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has reassured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that there is no cause for alarm following the recent series of earth tremors experienced in the area. In a statement released by the NGSA’s Director-General, Professor Olusegun Ige, the agency confirmed that it has been monitoring the tremors, which are of…
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