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NDLEA destroys 24.6 tons of illicit drugs, substances in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said the administration will not relent in its partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), Kwara State Command, in checking the menace of drug abuse. He commended the NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.) and his team for their efforts to rid the country and Kwara…
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PHOTO NEWS: Pastor Kumuyi radiant in Arewa cap, hosts power crusade in Yola
General Suprintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor W.F Kumuyi was all glam and radiant in to-match Arewa cap and agbada during a courtesy call on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the government House, Yola, Adamawa State. Pastor Kumuyi was in Adamawa State for his church’s global crusade in company of his wife, Esther and other church leaders. On his…
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13% oil derivation: Wike hits out at unnamed Niger Delta governor
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has hit out at one of his colleagues believed to be Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri. Wike had while inaugurating the Renal Centre and House Officers Quarters built and equipped by his administration at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) said he will reply the unnamed governor soon. Diri had last week said that…
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At IPAC summit, Uzodimma lists achievements in Imo, harps on credible elections
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma on Wednesday, used the opportunity of the Political Stakeholders’ Conference in Abuja to reel out the achievements of his government in Imo State. The summit put together by the Inter Pary Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) focused on how to consolidate democracy and emerging issues as the country moves into the election season. Governor Uzodimma…
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AbdulRazaq presents N189bn 2023 budget
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday laid the 2023 budget estimates before the state parliament, restating his administration’s commitment to inclusive growth. The size of the 2023 budget is N189.4billion, with a recurrent expenditure of 49.1% and capital component of 50.9%. “This is a budget of economic expansion and sustainable development,” the governor said, adding…
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Rivers APC celebrates Tonye Cole’s victory in court, says it is triumph of rule of law
The All Progressives Congress 2023 Campaign Council in Rivers State has celebrated the recognition of its candidates by the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt. In a statement by its spokesman, Sogbeye Eli, the party described the court judgment as a triumph of the rule of law. The Federal High Court, Port Harcourt Division on Wednesday, dismissed the suit of Hon.…
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2023: Sanwo-Olu flagoff campaign for second term
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Wednesday kicked-off campaign for his re-election bid in the 2023 general elections. The campaign with the theme ‘A GREATER LAGOS RISING’, was heralded by brand activations which included digital banners, A-Frames, static billboards, digital billboards, gantries, branded BRT buses and venticulars in strategic locations at midnight. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso,…
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Tinubu mourns Senator Wamakko’s wife
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, over the death of his wife, Hajiya Atika Wamakko, describing her passage as saddening. In a condolence message to Senator Wamakko released by his Media Office on Wednesday, Tinubu wished Hajiya Wamakko eternal rest. He said: “I received…
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Akwa Ibom reveals amount collected as 13% oil derivation arrears from FG
After criticism and pressure from the public, the Akwa Ibom State government has finally released figures of the 13 per cent oil derivation arrears paid to the state by the Federal Government. The state government said it received N186billion as arrears of oil derivations for oil producing states. Commissioner for Finance, Linus Nkan made this known while addressing journalists in…
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Safety standards at workplaces must be maintained-LASG
The Lagos State Safety Commission on Tuesday said safety standards at workplaces must always be maintained. Director General of the Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola stated this at an Environmental and Safety Seminar organised in collaboration with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Apapa branch, with the theme: ‘Seamless Environmental Regulations in Lagos State’. Mojola said lots of accidents the commission…
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