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Fubara swears in 5 Special Advisers
… charges them on performance The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in five newly appointed Special Advisers. Fubara, at the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House, noted that his government had the resilience required to deliver on its mandate. Those sworn in as Special Advisers included Eloka Tasie-Amadi, Peter Medee, Emmanuel Fubara, Victor Ekaro, and Darlington Oji.…
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Tinubu celebrates Ododo at 44, congratulates Eze Ikonne on 97th birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the traditional ruler of Aba, His Majesty Eze Isaac Ikonne, as both marked significant personal milestones on January 1. In a message to Governor Ododo on his birthday, President Tinubu described the Kogi State leader as one of the youngest governors…
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Diri assures Bayelsans of sustained infrastructure drive in 2026
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has assured residents that his administration will continue the execution of critical infrastructure projects across the state in 2026. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday during his New Year statewide radio and television broadcast, where he highlighted major road projects captured in the 2026 budget. According to Diri, the projects include phase one…
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No cause for panic in Rivers, Fubara assures residents in New Year message
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged residents of the state not to panic over reports of a looming political crisis, assuring them that his administration remains focused and resilient. The governor gave the assurance in his New Year message delivered shortly after the crossover service at the Government House Chapel of Everlasting Grace in Port Harcourt. Fubara expressed optimism…
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Gombe SEC okays N661.6m exam fees, road works, airport upgrade
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved major expenditures in education, infrastructure and economic development at the 51st and final State Executive Council (SEC) meeting for 2025, held on Wednesday at the Government House, Gombe. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Hon. Mijinyawa Ardo Tilde, said the council considered and approved memos from the…
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Kwara govt urges vigilance ahead of crossover services, New Year holiday
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Government has advised residents to exercise heightened vigilance and avoid non-essential movements or large gatherings that could be targeted by criminal elements. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ilorin and signed by the Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju. The advisory follows intelligence reports indicating that some individuals of…
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Rivers lawmakers return ₦100k ‘Christmas gift’, accuse Fubara of unauthorised spending
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have rejected and returned a ₦100,000 payment credited to their accounts, describing the funds as unapproved and unsolicited. In a statement on Tuesday, the chairman of the House Committee on Information and Petitions, Enemi Alabo George, confirmed that each legislator received a credit alert for the sum, which was reportedly intended as…
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Gov Eno approves ₦120bn for contractors, releases ₦1.5bn for retirees’ gratuities
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦120 billion for the payment of contractors handling various state projects, as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development across the state. The approval was disclosed in a press release signed on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah. According to the statement, the funds…
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Kwara lawmakers pass Harmonised Taxes and Levies Bill into law
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State House of Assembly has passed the Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approval for Collection) Bill, 2025, into law. The passage of the bill followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation during a plenary session led by the Chairman of the committee and lawmaker representing…
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2027: Yahaya Bello declares bid for Kogi Central senatorial seat
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has officially announced his intention to contest the Kogi Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, setting up a potential contest with incumbent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other stakeholders from…
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