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Kwara sets up committees to verify gratuity records, clear pension arrears
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Government has constituted two nonpartisan committees comprising technocrats and labour leaders to verify gratuity records at the state and local government levels. The move is aimed at clearing pensioners to receive their dues based on their retirement dates from the civil service. The eight-member committee for state gratuities is headed by the…
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Kwara begins rehabilitation of Omu-Aran Waterworks to enhance potable water supply
The Kwara State Government has commenced the rehabilitation of the Omu-Aran Waterworks as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure access to safe and clean drinking water for residents of the state. Commissioned in 1977, the Omu-Aran Waterworks serves the Omu-Aran community and several neighbouring towns. The rehabilitation project is expected to improve access to potable water and help reduce…
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Shettima calls for northern unity in support of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) to unite behind President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, urging northern leaders to resist attempts by “mischief makers” to sow division in the country. Shettima made the appeal on Wednesday when he received a delegation from the ACF, led by its Board of Trustees…
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EFCC warns gemstone dealers, miners against aiding money laundering
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has warned miners and dealers in precious metals and stones in Nigeria to desist from being used as conduit pipes to launder illicit funds and finance terrorism and refrain from sabotaging the efforts of the federal government geared towards ending insecurity and economic…
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Gov AbdulRazaq receives 23 freed abductees, vows to rid Kwara of criminals
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday received 23 abductees rescued by the Nigerian Army, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies for their coordinated efforts. The governor, who addressed the victims at the 22 Armoured Brigade Headquarters in Sobi, Ilorin, congratulated them on their freedom and assured them of the government’s support in…
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INEC declares Anambra fully ready for November 8 governorship election
By Kunle Sanni – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Anambra State is fully prepared for the November 8 governorship election following a comprehensive readiness assessment conducted across the state. The declaration followed a weeklong evaluation tour by a high-level delegation from INEC headquarters, led by Rhoda Gumus, National Commissioner for Election Planning and Monitoring. The team…
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Foreign Investment: Bayelsa, CCECC partner on road, agric, mass housing projects
By Folashade Olorunfemi Bayelsa State’s drive to grow its economy through foreign investment got another boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction giant, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), at the firm’s headquarters in Beijing. A statement by Daniel Alabrah, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Douye Diri said the MoU covers infrastructure, agricultural and…
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Warri-Itakpe train service to resume operations Oct 29- NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) will officially resume operations on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, after a temporary suspension of train service. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu and posted by the Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, on his facebook page. NRC…
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NEMA receives 150 Nigerian returnees from Niger Republic under Assisted Voluntary Return programme
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has received 150 Nigerian returnees from Agadez, Niger Republic. The returnees arrived at the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, at about 5:20 a.m. on Thursday, according to a statement posted on NEMA’s official X handle on Friday. The agency said the return was part of the ongoing Assisted Voluntary…
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Olukoyede charges OSOPADEC board, management on fiscal accountability
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede has charged the new board members and management staff of Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, OSOPADEC to be guided by a sense of fiscal accountability in the discharge of their duties. Represented by Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Williams Oseghale, while speaking on the…
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