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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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BREAKING: Bello bows to pressure, honours EFCC invitation
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has finally bowed to pressure and has turned himself in to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. A statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael on Wednesday, said Bello has honoured the invitation of the EFCC “after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies.” The statement said,…
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Flooding: Tinubu mulls creation of Disaster Relief Fund during visit to Borno
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu announced a Fdisaster relief fund Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State, to assist Nigerian citizens impacted by floods and other disasters. He said the relief fund is already expedient as the climate becomes more unpredictable and many places in the country are vulnerable to its vagaries. President Tinubu announced this at the Borno Government House when…
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President Tinubu visits flood-hit Maiduguri
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu visited Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday to assess the damage caused by recent devastating floods that have displaced thousands of residents. This was revealed in a video posted by TVC via its X account. “BREAKING: President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri to commiserate with the government and the people of Borno State over…
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NSCDC arrests 24-year-old bricklayer for vandalizing public school in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old bricklayer, Akeem Sulaiman, for allegedly vandalizing AUD Secondary School in Iwo, Osun State. According to Commandant Michael Adaralewa, in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, the suspect was caught in Iwo on September 7, 2024, around 11:15…
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Kaduna smart city project will attract $150m FDI, creates 100,000 direct jobs, says Gov. Sani
The governor of Kaduna, Uba Sani has revealed that the state’s smart city project is expected to attract at least $150 million in foreign direct investments (FDI) and generating 100, 000 direct jobs in the state. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday, after paying a condolence visit to Vice-President Kashim Shettima over the flood crisis in Maiduguri, Sani said…
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Ganduje visits Borno, Yobe, expresses sympathy over floods, terrorist attack
By Kunle Sanni The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Thursday led members of the Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on visits to Borno and Yobe States to offer condolences and support following recent disasters in the region. In a disclosure by Felix Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Ganduje met with Governor Babagana Zulum in…
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Akwa Ibom governor reaffirms commitment to gender balance in leadership
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to achieving gender balance in the state’s governance. Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi, during the 24th Annual National Women’s Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), held in Lagos on Tuesday, the governor emphasized the key role women play in…
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FG pledges support to Borno flood victims
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has extended its condolences to the people of Borno State and Governor Babagana Zulum following the devastating floods that have disrupted socio-economic activities in the state. A delegation led by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abel Enitan, visited Maiduguri to express sympathy for the victims of the disaster. During the visit, Enitan…
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APC Campaign Council welcomes PDP, Governor Obaseki’s election boycott
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, through its Director of Media, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has issued a statement welcoming the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Godwin Obaseki’s threat to boycott the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State. The election, scheduled for September 21, 2024, has drawn attention after Governor Obaseki called for the removal of the State Commissioner…
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