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FCT Council Polls: Wike declares work-free Friday, imposes movement restriction
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared Friday a work-free day ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections and announced a restriction of movement from 8 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday. Wike made the announcement in a broadcast aired on national television and radio stations on Thursday, urging residents to participate…
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Governor Okpebholo appoints actress Mercy Johnson as special adviser
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has been appointed as the Edo State Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy following her approval by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Esq. Umar Musa Ikhilor. The statement noted that the…
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BREAKING: Rivers Assembly stops impeachment proceedings against Fubara, deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has halted the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Deputy Governor, Ngozi Odu. The impeachment process against Fubara and his deputy has faced repeated legal and political hurdles since it began in early January. Credit: Channels TV
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NITDA DG, Inuwa, flags off CIVTECH in Cross River, pushes digital overhaul of public service
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has called for a bold transformation of Nigeria’s public service from traditional bureaucracy to digital excellence. He spoke at the flag-off of the Civil Service Technology Empowerment for Capacity and High Performance (CIVTECH) Programme in Cross River State. The programme, hosted by the Cross River State Government…
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Gov AbdulRazaq congratulates Muslims, Christians on Ramadan, Lent seasons
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended his greetings to the Muslim and Christian communities in Kwara State on the commencement of Ramadan and Lent fasting seasons. This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakeye, on Tuesday. The governor said that the two fasting seasons beginning simultaneously signals a…
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Saraki distributes welfare packages, urges compassion, selfless service during Ramadan
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As part of his annual Ramadan practice, former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has commenced the distribution of food items across Kwara State to support Muslim faithful, while urging them to be compassionate, selfless and responsible during this sacred period. In a Ramadan message made public on Tuesday, Saraki congratulated the Muslim community on the…
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Akwa Ibom clears more backlog as Eno approves fresh N2.3bn for pensioners
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of an additional N2.3 billion for the payment of gratuities. The disclosure was made on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udo. According to the statement, the latest release brings the total amount paid by the administration to about N80 billion…
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Cross River APC targets 1.5m votes for Tinubu in 2027
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State have resolved to mobilise no fewer than 1.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The resolution was adopted on Monday at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened by Governor Bassey Otu at the Calabar International Convention Centre, Calabar. The meeting had in attendance the…
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South-East not excluded, Southern traditional rulers united — Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on Tuesday dismissed insinuations of division among southern traditional rulers, insisting that the South-East remains an integral part of their collective engagements. Speaking shortly after the National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health 2026, held at the Banquet Hall of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, the monarch said the gathering—bringing together…
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INEC, NOA partner to expand voter registration in Akwa Ibom
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has joined forces with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Akwa Ibom State to strengthen efforts aimed at expanding Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and ensuring broader public participation in the electoral process. This was disclosed by the state’s NOA Director, Mr. Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, on Monday, during the flag-off of the ward-level sensitisation campaign aimed…
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