Author: Paul Utebor
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Zamfara Gov, Matawalle announces dissolution of executive council
Governor Bello Matawalle has approved the dissolution of the Zamfara State Executive Council and has relieved all political appointees of their appointments. This was contained in a press statement signed and issued to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital, by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs, Dr Lawal Hussein. According to the statement, members of the…
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Just In: Alleged Yoruba Nation agitators invade radio station in Ibadan
Some people believed to be Yoruba Nation agitators on Sunday invaded a Federal Government owned radio station in Ibadan. The radio station, which is a community station owned by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), was taken over by the assailants around 6 am, according to some staff members. They said the attackers came…
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Speakership: Rep. Onuoha has no backing of members-elect from South East – CSO
…advised to support APC’s nominations, snub personal ambition The legislative watch unit of Civil Society Central Coordinating Council has advised Hon. Miriam Odinaka Onuoha, representing Okigwe North/ Onuimo/Isiala Mbano federal constituency of Imo State to throw her weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) preferred Speaker and Deputy Speakership candidates, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas,…
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Senate president inaugurates new Niger assembly complex
Senate President, Dr Ahmed Lawan, has inaugurated the newly constructed Niger State House of Assembly complex in Minna. Shortly after the inauguration in Momma, Lawan commended Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello for embarking on the project. He said it would provide environment conducive for legislators to discharge their responsibilities effectively. Lawan also commended the governor for having…
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My staff worked under intense pressure — Aisha Buhari
Mrs Aisha Buhari, the First Lady, has lauded workers in her office for their dedication to duty, saying they worked under intense pressure to achieve the desired goals in the last eight years of the administration. ”My staff worked under serious pressure and achieve the desire goals at the end of the day,” she said.…
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Police begin investigation into killing of Imo traditional ruler
Police in Imo have begun investigation into the murder of the traditional ruler of Orsu Obodo community in Oguta council area of the state, Eze Victor Ijioma, by gunmen. They are also investigating the murder of the traditional prime minister of Mgbele community in the same council area. Gunmen shot the traditional ruler dead in…
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Seun Kuti will stand his trial, he will appear in court – Femi Falana
Femi Falana who is a counsel to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, have disclose that Seun Kuti will stand trial and appear in court despite his decision to travel for his European Summer tour on Thursday 25. According to Falana, he said, “Seun Kuti will stand his trial. Also, the Magistrate has ordered the police to…
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Osinbajo to lead Commonwealth Observer Group to Sierra Leone
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has accepted to lead the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) constituted by Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, to observe the Sierra Leone 2023 general elections. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice-President, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The secretary-general constituted the observer…
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Our housing scheme targets all Lagos residents – Sanwo-Olu
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has reiterated his administration’s commitment to provision of adequate, affordable and decent housing to all residents of the state. Sanwo-Olu said this at the inauguration of Ndubuisi Kanu Housing Estate in Gbagada, Kosofe Local Government Area on Thursday. Newsmen reports that the estate is a 72-unit housing scheme, comprising two-bedroom…
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You must rise up above murky waters of failure, CJN tells new tribunal members
The Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Kayode Ariwoola charges judges to rise above the murky waters of failure and infamy for effective justice delivery. Ariwoola gave the charge at the swearing-in of the the newly appointed 39 members of the election petition tribunal on Thursday in Abuja. He said that there is no doubt that…