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BREAKING: Court stops Benue govt from probing Ortom
By Innocent Raphael A Benue State High Court has issued an order restraining the State Government from proceeding with an inquiry into the administration of former Governor Samuel Ortom. This ruling comes in response to the state’s recent efforts to scrutinize the financial activities during Ortom’s tenure from May 29, 2015, to May 28, 2023. The court order, delivered by…
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BREAKING: Tinubu directs Wike to extend free ride for Abuja metro rail till end of 2024
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has asked the Minister of Federal Capital territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike to ensure the newly flagged off Abuja light rail be free till the end of the year. Tinubu said this while delivering his goodwill address on Wednesday at the official launch of the Abuja light rail project. Western Post had reported that last…
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Adifagbola installed as Laderin of Idi-Ori at annual festival
The Oba Ìsèse Of Ogun State and Chairman, “Ìsèse Kingdom Of Truth Association Of Nigeria,” Oba Ifarotimi Adifagbola Balogun has been installed as the Laderin of Idi-Ori, by the Baale of Idi-Ori, Baale Dahood Adedeji Adegboyega. Oba Adifagbola was conferred with the title at the annual Idi-Ori festival, to celebrate (Orisa Olumori) a deity, held at Idi-Ori Palace, under the…
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Abiodun vows to sustain infrastructural transformation in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has vowed to sustain infrastructural transformation in the State. The Governor made the pledge while commissioning a newly constructed hospital road in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government on Tuesday. Abiodun promised the people of the area of more projects to enhance economic development. He said that his administration has constructed over 600 kilometres of road…
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Kano Govt bans public gatherings amidst security concerns
By Innocent Raphael Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has imposed a ban on all forms of public gatherings intended for protests within the state. The announcement was made through a statement by his Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Tofa, on Wednesday in Kano. Yusuf has directed the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
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Kwara Assembly passes KWASUTH, KWASUED bills
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara House of Assembly has passed the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital ( Establishment) Bill 2024 and Kwara State University of Education ( Establishment ) Bill 2024 passed into law. This was after the reports of the House Committee on Health and Environment and House Committee on Education and Human Capital Development were presented at the…
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Court gives conflicting orders on Kano Emirship
By Innocent Raphael As the tussle for power over the seat of Emir continues, Federal High Court in Kano has ordered the eviction of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II from the Kofar Kudu Emir’s Palace, while a State High Court has simultaneously restrained security agencies from executing the eviction. The Federal High Court, presided over by Justice S. A. Amobeda, issued…
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Displaced villagers of Okuama move into IDP camp
Displaced villagers of the troubled Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have moved into the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp the Delta State government built for them at Okuama-Ewu in Urhobo kingdom. Following the military action in the community after the killing of soldiers on a peace mission in March, some residents got displaced. They…
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Ogun supports 8,800 farmers through FADAMA scheme
About 8,800 small holder farmers across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State have benefitted from the free agricultural inputs and assets as well as infrastructural support through the OGUN-CARES FADAMA to further boost the outputs of farming enterprises in the state. Items distributed include 14,000 day-old chicks, 560 bags of chick feed, 209 fish feed, 500 bags of…
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Children’s Day : Gov. Eno restates commitment to education, skill acquisition
In line with the educational advancement thrust of the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has restated his administration’s resolve to up the ante in the quality of education by providing conducive learning environment for both the teachers and students in the state. He made the commitment while addressing critical stakeholders in the education sector when he…
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