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See Africa as a prosperous destination, Tinubu tells International development financiers
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja called on international development financiers to see Africa as a destination for growth and prosperity. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, led by its Managing Director, Makhtar Diop, Tinubu urged global financiers to consider more strategic investments…
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Two forms of banditry existed in Kaduna during El-rufai’s administration- Shehu Sani
By Innocent Raphael Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has accused the past administration of ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of subjecting the state to two forms of banditry: one in the forests and the other within the Government House. In a statement released on Thursday, Sani alleged that during El-Rufai’s tenure, Kaduna was victimized not only by bandits in its forests…
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BREAKING: Kaduna Assembly Committee recommends El-rufai’s probe for money laundering
The ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and contracts awarded under the former governor, Nasir El-Rufai has submitted its report to the House. Presenting the report during plenary on Wednesday, the chairman of the ad hoc committee, Henry Zacharia, said that most of the loans obtained under the El-Rufai’s…
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Gov. Eno moves to reclaim, complete Ibom Tropicana project
…reads riot act to trespassers on government-land Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has ordered immediate reclamation of all trespassed portions of the 82- hectare landed property acquired for the Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Centre, as he moves to complete the moribund and uncompleted parts of the facility. Governor Eno gave the indication while undertaking an inspection tour of the…
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KWSG distributes bags of maize, sorghum to vulnerable groups
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Government has distributed another 50kg bags of maize, sorghum and millet as palliatives to 17,578 vulnerable people in the state. The palliatives were part of the ones received from the Federal Government by the State Government to further support vulnerable citizens amid the inconveniences from fuel subsidy removal. The food items are already being…
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BREAKING: RCCG suspends Pastor Iluyomade over Wigwe controversy
By Innocent Raphael The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced the suspension of Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, Senior Pastor of the City of David parish. A senior church official stated that the suspension is in response to public backlash following the extravagant birthday celebration for Pastor Iluyomade’s wife, Siji, which took place shortly after the tragic death of former…
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Strike: Courts, Schools locked as Labour enforces compliance in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Members of Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) and Affiliate in Kwara state have joined their counterparts across the country to observe the indefinite strike. It would be recalled that Labour had declared indefinite strike on Monday, demanding increase in minimum wage for workers in Nigeria. WESTERNPOST visited some public offices in Ilorin metropolis and environs sighting schools and…
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5 years of governance very challenging, says Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the past five years of his administration as challenging, but added that his faith in God had brought the victory he desired. Speaking during his 64th Birthday and 5th Year Thanksgiving Service held at the Ogun State Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, on Sunday, the Governor recalled his journey to power despite…
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Bauchi Commissioner, driver die in car crash
A car crash on Saturday night claimed the life of the Bauchi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Ahmad Aliyu Jalam. The crash which occurred along the Misau-Darazo highway also resulted in the death of his driver. Governor Bala Mohammed on Sunday expressed sadness over the tragedy. A statement released by the Special Adviser on Media and…
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After 27 months in detention, Kyari freed from Kuje prison
After spending 27 months in detention, thd former Head of Police Intelligence Response Team and suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory. It would be recalled that Kyari was detained after his arrest on February 14, 2022, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for alleged involvement…
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