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AbdulRazaq urges calm, seamless supply of new notes to citizens
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for more supply of the new naira notes to the citizens to ease the current scarcity and stabilize the currency swap policy. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Consumer Protection Department in Ilorin led by Mrs. Rashidat Jumoke Monguno, the governor called for calm…
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Naira swap: Kwara Police Command beef up security in banks, warn against protest
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Police Commissioner, Paul Odama has ordered aggressive patrol of banks and other financial facilities across the state. He warned criminal elements in the state not to embark on any unlawful protest over the current Naira scarcity, as anyone arrested would face harsh consequences. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ajayi…
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Tinubu mourns exit of pro-democracy fighter, nationalist, Commodore Dan Suleiman
All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has expressed profound sadness over the death of Air Commodore Dan Suleiman. Tinubu described the late senior Airforce officer as a steadfast nationalist and pro-democracy fighter in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr. Tunde Rahman. Air Commodore Suleiman was a prominent member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought…
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Okogbe people mobilise for Magnus Abe, pledge full support
The people of Okogbe in Ahoada-East Local Government Area of Rivers State have honoured Senator Magnus Abe, frontline governorship candidate for the March 11 2023 election and flag-bearer of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The honour was conferred on Senator Abe by His Royal Majesty, Eze Joshua Eyiba, Eze Igbu-Igbuduya 11 of Ekpeye land and members of his council of…
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In Jigawa, Buhari inaugurates landmark 5,700 hectares Hadejia Valley Irrigation Scheme
The newly inaugurated 5,700 hectares Hadejia Valley Irrigation Scheme in Auyo Local Government Area of Jigawa State will significantly contribute to Nigeria’s quest for food security, job creation and economic diversification, President Muhammmadu Buhari said on Tuesday in Dutse. The President spoke at a state banquet after commissioning several projects executed by the Federal Government, the Jigawa State government and…
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Tinubu mourns renowned physicist, Prof Umar
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent out his sympathy and condolence over the death of a renowned physicist and a former Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Professor Ibrahim Umar. Prof Umar, who specialized in nuclear energy died in Kano on Monday. He served as BUK VC between 1979 and 1986…
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Federal Poly Nekede investigating sex for grades claims
The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede says it is investigating claims by one of its students that she graduated from the institution by offering sex for grades. This was contained in a statement by the Polytechnic’s Registrar, Mrs E. C. Anuna. The registrar who said the school prides itself in displine, promised that the findings at the end of the investigation will…
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In Kano, Buhari says Nigeria’s infrastructure development ‘fantastic,’ urges citizens to appreciate what they have
…inaugurates landmark multi-billion Naira Dala Inland Dry Port, 10MW Haske Solar Plant, 469 housing units, others President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Kano described ongoing infrastructure development across the country as ‘fantastic’. He urged citizens to appreciate what they have as the situation in Nigeria is not dire when compared with other countries. The President spoke at a State Banquet…
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APC will win Rivers State despite threats – Tonye Cole
Not withstanding the provocation being experienced from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Tonye Cole has encouraged the party’s supporters in Oyigbo to remain steadfast, assuring them that APC is in the hearts of the people. He said despite the intimidation, APC will win the next election in the state. Cole…
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AbdulRazaq updates Kwara Professionals in Lagos on strides, post-2023 plans
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend met with a rich crop of Kwara Professionals resident in Lagos, debriefing them on the journey since 2019, the measurable strides of his administration across different sectors, and his vision for the state when re-elected in the 2023 ballot. The briefing was a continuation of the governor’s…
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