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Mbah swears in 20 newly appointed commissioners in Enugu
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu Stats on Thursday inaugurated the 20 newly appointed commissioners that would constitute the State Executive Council. The governor, in his remarks, charged them to get down to work immediately as the administration was in a hurry to deliver on its campaign promises. The newly sworn-in commissioners are Ndubueze Mbah, Ngozi Enih, Lawrence Ezeh, Sam Ugwu,…
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Shaibu: No IDP camp in APC; losers not welcome, says Oshiomhole
Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole says the embattled Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shaibu is not welcome in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Oshiomhole said this in Benin on Thursday when he spoke with journalists on his reaction to the rumour of Mr Shaibu’s planned defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC due to his…
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Tribunal removes NNPP House of Reps member over certificate forgery
The Kano National and State House of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal has ousted Muktar Yarima, a representative of Tarauni Federal Constituency from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). In a verdict issued on Thursday, the three-member tribunal determined that the primary school certificate provided by Yarima to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in support of his qualifications was determined…
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Shettima urges new North East Development Commission board to prioritise access to quality education, healthcare
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has tasked the new board and management of the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to prioritize access to quality education, healthcare, economic opportunities. The Vice President gave the charge in his remarks at the inauguration of the board and management of the NEDC at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. Shettima who emphasized the importance of…
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Be inspired by the success of your peers, Kwara Speaker admonishes youths
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Salihu-Danladi has urged youths in the country to be inspired by the successes recorded by their peers. The Speaker said many Nigerian youths have become pathfinders for others through hard work and perseverance. Salihu-Danladi spoke in Ilorin, Kwara State at the launch of a memoir titled;…
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Kwara receives 1200 bags of rice from FG, directs immediate distribution to less privileged
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State government has received 1, 200 bags of rice from the Federal Government, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq directing immediate distribution of same to the less privileged through local government structures in the state. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye on Tuesday in Ilorin. “The government took…
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Radda appoints former Katsina deputy governor as SSG
Governor Dikko Radda has appointed ex-Deputy Governor Abdullahi Garba as Secretary to the Katsina State Government. A statement by Mr Radda’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula, on Monday, said Mr Abdullahi would replace Ahmed Dangiwa, who was nominated as a minister. “The appointment is with immediate effect. Abdullahi is expected to bring on board his vast wealth of experience as…
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Fuel subsidy: Zulum shares food to 2,000 households in Borno
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, supervised the distribution of food palliative to over 2,000 households in Mafoni ward, Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. The distribution which aims at cushioning the effects of the fuel subsidy removal took place at the premises of Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies (MOGCOLIS) where benefitting households received two bags of rice…
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Abdulrazaq presents 32 patrol vehicles,160 motorcycles to boost security in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday presented 32 new patrol vehicles and 160 motorcycles to support the movement of security personnel as government steps up collaborations to improve safety in the hinterlands. The governor also presented three patrol vehicles to Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) to improve their operations. “Today is another day in…
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Court stops Obaseki’s impeachment moves against Deputy, Shuaib
The Federal High Court, Abuja has issued a temporary order stopping Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State from impeaching his Deputy, Mr Phillip Shuaib over what he described as irreconcilable differences. Justice Ahmed Mohammed made the temporary order while ruling on a motion on notice filed by Shuaib praying the court to stop plans by Obaseki to remove him from…
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