News from States
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Zulum appoints Barkindo DG SEMA, Harun Executive Secretary Sangaya Board
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the appointment of Barkindo Muhammad Saidu as Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA. The governor also appointed Abdulkadir Abdulkarim Harun as Executive Secretary, Borno State Arabic and Sangaya Education Board (BOSASEB). Zulum’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau announced both appointments on Friday morning in a…
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Rivers govt to pay Julius Berger N150bn upfront for road project
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced that the state government will pay Julius Berger Nigeria Plc over N150 billion as an advance for a road project in the oil-rich state. The governor made this known during the signing ceremony of the construction of the Port Harcourt Ring Road between the state government and Julius Berger on Wednesday. “On our…
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EFCC arrests 13 Chinese nationals for alleged illegal mining activities in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 13 Chinese nationals over offences bordering on illegal mining activities, in Ilorin, Kwara State. The offence is contrary to, and punishable under Section 1(8) (b) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap M17, 1983. The suspects, a female and 12 male,…
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I met a bankrupt Zamfara State, says Govenor Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said that he inherited a bankrupt state when he took over power. At an interactive session with Zamfara professionals in Abuja on Wednesday evening, Lawal said the state was in a bad state when he assumed office. “The Zamfara State we inherited is in a bad state. At the time we took over,…
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Army clears ambush in Mangu, annihilate 3 bandits, recover weapons
Troops from the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized three bandits during an intense firefight that ensued after an ambush in Mangu Local Government Area on Wednesday. According to a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the operation took place following a distress call received by the troops. The successful clearance of…
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Thunder kills three suspected kidnappers in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Thunderstrike has reportedly killed three suspected kidnappers in the agrarian Oro Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Westernpost correspondent gathered that the incident, linked to the efforts of the local vigilance team in the Igbomina Kwara axis aimed at checking security challenges in the area, happened three days ago. In a viral…
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Tinubu condemns tragic Plateau killings, calls for end to cycle of violence
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness and grief over the latest round of violence and killings in Plateau State. The President condemned in strong terms the most recent internecine killings in Mangu Local Government Area of the state and parts of Benue State. “President Tinubu found very depressing the festering reprisal attacks, needless and avoidable bloodletting among communities in the…
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Buhari hasn’t fled Nigeria for exile – Garba Shehu
Garba Shehu, Media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has described news that the former president fled Nigeria for the UK on exile as fake news. In a statement on Sunday, Shehu advised the media to always cross check their facts before publishing. According to him, contrary to the report, it was widely publicised that Buhari had already returned to the…
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Isese is Yoruba way of life, Kwara is Yoruba state, Don, traditionalists tell Ilorin Emir
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin An Associate Professor from the English Department of Kwara State University, Malete, Dr Reuben Akano and some traditionalists have said that the Isese festival cannot be banned in Ilorin Emirate as it comprises some local government areas and towns rooted in the tradition of the Yoruba people. They also contended that Kwara State is a Yoruba…
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Plateau govt imposes 24-hour curfew on Mangu LGA after over 100 die in clashes
The Plateau State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Mangu Local Government after over 100 people were killed in recent spate of violence in Riyom and Mangu LGAs. Governor Caleb Mutfwang issued the directive through a statement released by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, on Sunday in Jos. During a service at the Church…
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