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Information Minister cautions Zamfara against politicising insecurity
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on Monday in Abuja admonished Zamfara against politicising efforts by the Federal Government to end insecurity. He said, “Zamfara government is supposed to appreciate security agents and Federal Government institutions for the prompt effort to rescue abducted students of the Federal University, Gusau. “Instead, the Zamfara government chose to play politics…
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Zamfara Governor, Dauda, accuses FG agencies of ‘clandestine negotiations with bandits’
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has called for an urgent and comprehensive investigation by the Federal Government into the secretive negotiations held with bandits in the State. Reports indicated that a delegation allegedly sent by some agencies of the Federal Government has been holding talks with bandit groups in Zamfara without the knowledge of the State Government. Governor Lawal on…
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Akpabio, Eno celebrate 36th year anniversary of Akwa-Ibom
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, joined Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno and other dignitaries to celebrate the state’s 36th anniversary with a thanksgiving serving. Writing on social media, Eno said, “Unity is the cornerstone of our strength, transcending the boundaries of ethnicity and political affiliations. “Today, my dear wife and I had the honour of being joined by prominent leaders…
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NDDC fast-tracks key Bayelsa, Rivers link road for commissioning
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, says that the commission is fast-tracking the construction work on the Oruma rigid pavement Road, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State to ensure its commissioning next month. Speaking during an inspection of the road, in the company of NDDC Directors and engineers, Ogbuku, said that…
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FG seeks collaboration with Delta State on federal roads
The Federal Government and Delta State have entered into collaborative efforts, with the state government announcing an allocation of N78 billion to improve and maintain various federal roads within the state. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori made this announcement during a meeting with the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, at his office in Asaba, Delta State. In his address to…
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PHOTO NEWS: Gov Eno meets VP, senators at National Assembly retreat
Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, visited the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, venue of the ongoing National Assembly retreat, where he met with the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio and other leaders of the National Assembly.
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Akwa Ibom assembly passes N150bn supplementary budget
The 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N150,000,000,000 (One hundred and fifty billion), tagged (HAB 317) earlier forwarded to the House of Assembly by Governor Umo Eno for legislation has been passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA). The Supplementary Budget comprising the recurrent expenditure of N50,310,140,850, and capital expenditure of N99,689,859,150, was read the third time and…
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Stay away from partisan politics if you want to gain respect- Group tells Yoruba Obas
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta A group under the umbrella of Yoruba Traditional Youth Leaders Chiefs, has called on Yoruba kings to shun partisan politics to gain due respect as traditional rulers. The Youth Leader of the group, Jimoh Taofeek, gave the charge, while reacting to the former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s command to some traditional rulers in Oyo State last week.…
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Food security: KWSG partners NALDA on all-year-round farming programme
Kwara State Government has partnered the National Agriculture Land Development Authority (NALDA) to scale up food production in the state. The partnership is part of the present administration’s efforts at ensuring food security in the state. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Oloruntoyosi Thomas disclosed this during her field inspection of the proposed site for the programme…
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Edo Deputy Governor Shaibu apologises to Governor Obaseki
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Thursday, apologized to Governor Godwin Obaseki and asked for his forgiveness if he has offended him unknowingly to enable them to finish well and strong. Shaibu has been at loggerheads with Governor Obaseki over his ambition to contest the forthcoming 2024 governorship election. The governor has relocated his deputy to another…
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