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Gombe governor calls for comprehensive rehabilitation, reconstruction of Gombe-Bauchi Road
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya who is also the Chairman of the Nothern Governors’ Forum has called on the Federal Government to take urgent measures to permanently solve thie recurrent problem of collapsed bridges and road washouts along Gombe-Bauchi road. These issues, he noted, have rendered the road unsafe and impassable for travelers in the North- East. The road…
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Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashes in Niger State
A Nigerian Air Force plane has been involved in a crash. According to sources, the aircraft was on its way from Kaduna to Minna, the capital of Niger state, when the incident took place. In an official statement on Monday, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, confirmed the occurrence. He explained that the aircraft…
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Obaseki accuses deputy of manipulating NYCN election for personal ambitions
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has accused his deputy, Philip Shaibu, of orchestrating the manipulation of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) election in the state, alleging that Shaibu aimed to advance his own gubernatorial aspirations. Speaking during the observance of International Youth Day in Benin City, Obaseki claimed that Shaibu had exerted influence to secure the installation of…
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Kwara lawmakers unveil four ex-commissioners, 14 others
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Four former cabinet members and 14 others have been unveiled as commissioner-nominees by the Kwara State House of Assembly as submitted by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Reading the message to his colleagues at the plenary on Monday, the Speaker,, Yakubu, Rt. Hon. Danladi-Salihu said that Governor AbdulRazaq complied with section 14, subsection 4 and Section 192, Subsection…
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Protests in Kano over planned invasion of Niger
A group of demonstrators on Saturday took to the streets in Kano State, expressing their strong opposition to the potential use of force to resolve the ongoing Niger coup crisis. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had instructed the armed forces of its member states to be on alert. On Saturday, the protesters gathered for a demonstration on…
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PHOTO NEWS: Senator Sani Musa’s daughter weds at the National Mosque
President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (rtd), former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, other top politicians and clerics were part of the guests at the wedding Fatiha of Senator Sani Musa’s daughter at the National Mosque, Abuja on Friday.
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Death of Ambassador Laro shocking, sad – Kwara gov
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq has described as shocking and devastating the death of Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro, praying to Allah to forgive him and grant him al-jannah Firdaus. The governor said in a statement on Friday night that the death of the topflight career diplomat was one sad event too many, and urged the family to find…
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Troops raid IPOB/ESN camps in Enugu, bust gunrunner syndicate in Obudu
Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army under the auspices of Operation UDO KA II in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies on Thursday, conducted a raid operation into the hideouts of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN), at Imufu in Igbo-Eze North Local…
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New Borno education commissioner Wakilbe appreciates Zulum’s trust, confidence
Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe has resumed office as the Honorable Commissioner Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation in Borno State. In a brief ceremony at the ministry, Wakilbe expressed his gratitude to Governor Zulum for entrusting him with this important role. Engr Wakilbe’s main focus as Commissioner is to improve access to quality education for underprivileged children by raising…
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MNJTF Commander visits Monguno, charges troops to have positive mindset
The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali, on Thursday visited Sector 3 Monguno in Borno State to familiarise and assess the progress of the operations against Boko Haram terrorists. During his visit, the Force Commander commended the sector for its exceptional efforts in achieving the MNJTF mandate, praising the troops for their…
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