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Fubara visits Tinubu in Presidential Villa
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, had a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night at the presidential villa in Abuja. The Rivers governor departed the Presidential Villa after the meeting at about 6 pm without speaking with journalists on the purpose for the visit. The meeting comes less than a month after Fubara met with Tinubu for the…
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Supreme Court affirms Eno’s election as Akwa Ibom governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Umo Eno who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 governorship election as the governor of Akwa Ibom State. The apex court in its ruling on Thursday, dismissed appeals filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Young Progressives Party (YPP), and the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP).…
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Abdulrazaq seeks support for families of fallen heroes
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called on Nigerians to support the government in promoting the welfare of ex-servicemen and families of fallen heroes. Abdulrazaq said the promotion of the welfare of ex-servicemen would encourage serving members of the Armed Forces to serve bravely. The governor sought the support at the launching of 2024 Armed…
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42,771 passports processed in 12 months- Kwara NIS
…..opens new office in Offa By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara state comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Comptroller Aminu Shamsuddin, has disclosed that 42,771 passports were processed in 2023. Shamsuddin said a new passports office has been opened in Offa, saying that it would aid efficiency and conveniency of passports application and capturing. “As far as kwara state is concerned…
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Kwara government calls for dialogue with labour unions over allowances
The Kwara State Government has called for dialogue with the labour unions in the state over their demands for the implementation of some outstanding allowances and emolument. The government issued a press release on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Mrs Bola Olukoju, expressing its commitment to the welfare of workers and the people of the state. The press release…
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FG to formalise 1 million businesses at discounted rate, says Shettima
The Federal Government has announced plans to formalize one million businesses across Nigeria at a discounted rate. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday when he launched the Expanded National MSME Clinic in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, marking the first stop on a nationwide journey to empower small and medium-sized businesses. MSME Clinic, the first of its kind…
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Kwara NSCDC decorates 950 newly promoted senior officers
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps,(NSCDC) Kwara State Command, has decorated 950 newly promoted senior officers on Monday in Ilorin. This was due to the recent promotion approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The breakdown of the decorated officers includes (7) Deputy Commandant of Corps, (20) Assistant Commandant of Corps, (26)…
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BREAKING: Governor Bello appoints new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
The Kogi State Government has announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, the Ohi of Okengwe-Ehi, as the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Governor Yahaya Bello made the announcement of the new Ohinoyi in a broadcast on Monday. This follows the death of the former Ohinoyi, Alhaji Dr. AbdulRahman Ado Ibrahim, on October 29, 2023. The new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland…
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Anambra boat mishap: NIWA confirms eight dead, rescues 38
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, on Sunday confirmed eight persons dead and 38 others rescued in a boat mishap that occurred in Anambra State. The NIWA General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Alhaji Jibril Darda’u, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lokoja and made available to newsmen on Sunday. Darda’u said that the “sad and unfortunate” incident happened at…
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GOC aassures of army’s protection for continuous oil protection
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/ Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam has reassured that an enabling environment will be provided continually for seamless oil production in the Niger Delta region (NDR). He gave the assurance during the 6 Division Combined West African Social Activities (WASA) held at…
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