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Renewed Hope projects: Gov. Otti lauds FG’s 250 housing units in Abia
…Construction of Federal secretariat in Abia also approved, says Dangiwa Kunle Sanni Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti has expressed the gratitude of his State for the 250 housing units the Federal government brought to the State under its Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme Director Information and Public Relations to the ministry, Badamasi Haiba quotes Otti to have…
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Eno, Soludo celebrate Professor Akpan Ekpo on 70th birthday, retirement from Academia
…Ikot Obio Eka-Ikot Ibom Road for construction in his honour Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and his Anambra State counterpart, Professor Charles Soludo have felicitated Nigeria’s top economist, Professor Akpan Ekpo, on his 70th birthday, retirement and convocation of the maiden valedictory lecture of the University of Uyo. The lecture held at the Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo Centre…
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President Tinubu has approved upgrade of Ibadan Airport, says Makinde
President Bola Tinubu has approved Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s plan to upgrade the Ibadan Airport to international standards. The governor disclosed this when the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Baba Abubakar, paid him a courtesy visit on Wednesday, Governor Makinde promised that work on the project would start as soon as all paperwork was completed, stating that…
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Unpatriotic politicians encouraged deposed Emir to fight back, Gov Abba
By Innocent Raphael In a recent revelation, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has accused certain “unpatriotic politicians” of instigating the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to challenge his removal from office. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature, Governor Yusuf claimed that these politicians are behind the legal proceedings contesting Bayero’s deposition by the Kano State…
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Rivers: Police declare ex-militant, Asabuja wanted
The Rivers Police Command has declared a former Niger Delta militant leader Gabriel ‘General’ Asabuja wanted. Commissioner for Police, Tunji Disu, said this on Channels TV. It would be recalled that Asabuja was seen in a viral video making some strong comments amid the local government council crisis rocking Rivers State. But Disu has condemned the action, saying, “That video…
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Kwara Govt announces alternative routes as construction begins on post office-emir-Isale Oja roads
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Ministry of Works and Transport has announced alternative routes to ease traffic congestion as construction works begin on the Post Office-Emir- Road-Isale Oja Roads. The construction work, which had earlier been approved by the state government, is part of the urban renewal projects of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration. This was contained in a statement…
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Verify facts before public statements, Sokoto govt urges VP Shettima
By Innocent Raphael The Sokoto state government has called on Vice-President Kashim Shettima to ensure the accuracy of his statements before making them public. This appeal came after remarks made by Shettima during the inaugural north-west security summit in Katsina on Monday. At the summit, Shettima emphasized the importance of the Sultan of Sokoto, describing him as a symbol that…
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BREAKING! Rivers: Ipo Community Women stage protest, block Port Harcourt airport entrance
The Ipo community women have blocked the entrance to the Port Harcourt airport in Rivers State. As early as 7:30 am on Tuesday morning (Today), the women from Ipo which is one of the host communities of the airport, blocked the gate at the airport roundabout, waving placards, singing, wailing, and even cooking at the gate. They carried banners with…
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Rivers Crisis: Police caution LG employees over planned protest
The Rivers State Police Command, has warned against Monday’s planned protest by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE). A statement released on Sunday night by Police Spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the police are aware of the protest. The police explained that although they respect people’s rights to gather, they strongly advised against the protest to avoid infiltration. “The…
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NLC, TUC suspend planned protest in Rivers
…ask IGP to instruct CP to allow workers access to offices The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have suspended their planned protest over the continued police blockade at local government area secretariats. Chairmen of the labour centres said the suspension followed reports of plans by some individuals to incite violence under the…
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