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Kaduna Assembly hires Falana to prosecute Ex-Gov El-Rufai
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has enlisted the services of renowned human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), to lead the prosecution of former governor Nasir El-Rufai over allegations of corruption. As reported by Sahara Reporters, Falana will spearhead a team of lawyers commencing investigations on Thursday in Kaduna to uncover the alleged widespread corruption. The former governor is…
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BREAKING: Kano Governor re-appoints Emir of Gaya
…approves appointment of 2 more second class emirs The Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of three second-class Emirs. The announcement was made by the Director General of Press to the governor, Sanusi Bature. They are: Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umar, Emir of Rano, and Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir Gaya, Emir…
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Osun IPAC rescinds decision to boycott LG polls
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Less than 24 hours after the announcement, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Osun State has rescinded its earlier decision to boycott the Local Government elections in the State slated for February 22, 2025. IPAC is the umbrella body of political parties in the State. IPAC had on Monday announced the withdrawal of 16 parties from…
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Tension in Rivers as Oko-Jumbo led Assembly counters Pro-Wike Lawmakers’ resolution on State Expenditures
…Says House awaits presentation of medium-term expenditure framework The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has condemned the resolution by the Martin Amaewhule-led House, barring Governor Siminalayi Fubara from spending public funds. The Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo stated this in his opening remark during plenary on Tuesday. He said what Amaewhule and 24 others whom he described…
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Gov Eno reiterates commitment to affordable housing for citizens, investors
…Launches Ewet Luxury Gardens Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing affordable, decent and comfortable housing for every strata of the society. Governor Eno stated this at the foundation laying for an estate, Ewet Luxury Gardens, located at Ewet Offot in Uyo, the State capital. He noted that in line with his economic…
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BREAKING: Pro-Wike lawmakers shutdown all State expenditures by Fubara
The Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly has shut down all expenditures of the Rivers State governor until Governor Siminalayi Fubara presents his budget before the House. This follows a seven-day ultimatum the lawmakers gave the governor to present his budget before the House. The Leader of the House Major Jack raised the motion informing the House about the expiration of…
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Rivers: Uncertainty as 7-Day budget re-presentation ultimatum ends
Uncertainty has gripped the political landscape in Rivers State, as the seven-day ultimatum by the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resubmit the 2024 budget reaches its deadline this week. The ultimatum, issued on July 8, will expire on Monday if weekends are counted, or on Wednesday if they are excluded. The Assembly’s order came after…
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LG Elections: KWSIEC collaborates with security agencies for hitch-free exercise
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin In a bid to ensure the safety of lives and properties during the forthcoming local government elections across the 16 Local Government Areas of Kwara State, the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) held a crucial meeting with various security agencies on Saturday. The meeting, which took place at the Commission’s headquarters, was attended by top…
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Plateau Govt declares 3 days mourning over Jos building collapse
The Plateau State government has declared three days of mourning for lives lost in the Saint Academy School building collapse on Friday. No fewer than 22 lives were lost and injuries were sustained by several teachers and students of the school located in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area of the state when the school building caved in while…
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First lady condoles victims of school building collapse in Jos
By Kunle Sanni The first lady, Oluremi Tinubu has expressed her condolences to the victims of the school building collapse in Jos, which claimed the lives of our innocent children and their teachers. “It is indeed sad to hear the news of the school building collapse in Jos, which claimed the lives of our innocent children and their teachers,” she…
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