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Month: September 2023

Omo-Agege rejects Delta governorship tribunal’s verdict, heads to Appeal Court

The tribunal sitting in Asaba had struck out the petition filed by Omo-Agege and his party challenging the victory of Oborevwiei for lack of merit. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Delta Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says he plans to challenge the ruling of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which affirmed the election…

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Tinubu will rewrite Nigeria’s history for good – SGF Akume

The SGF also used the occasion to appeal to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress to always embrace dialogue with the government. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu-led administration, saying his renewed hope agenda will reposition the…

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Court orders Kano govt to pay ₦30bn compensation to shop owners over demolition

Amobeda ordered the first to third respondents to jointly pay the applicants the sum of ₦10 billion as general damages. A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday ordered the Kano State Government to pay ₦30 billion as compensation to shop owners whose properties were demolished at Kofar Mata Eid praying ground in Kano…

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We are coming after all of you – CDS tells bandits, terrorists

The CDS also appealed to everyone to be security conscious and report any suspicious movements, adding that everyone has a role to play in security. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa has said that the military will flush out bandits and terrorists from the country. The CDS made the commitment on Friday…

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Kogi Senator denies keeping killer squad, thugs

The Senator unequivocally condemned any form of violence or lawlessness, adding that such behaviour has no place in the society. Senator Jibrin Echocho (APC-Kogi) on Friday declared that he has neither political thugs nor a killer squad as being insinuated in some quarters against his good image and character. The senator representing Kogi East Senatorial…

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I have no anointed candidate in Edo governorship election – Obaseki

The relationship between Obaseki and Shaibu had gone frosty in recent times as the duo threw brickbats at each other until Shaibu apologised to the governor on Sept. 21. I am not in the position now to determine, appoint or anoint a successor,’’ Edo’s Gov. Godwin Obaseki, said in Benin on Friday. “All I know…

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Kidnappers demand ₦60m ransom to release Benue Commissioner

Several gunmen stormed the commissioner’s residence in Zaki-Biam in Ukum LGA and kidnapped him on 24th Sept. around 8 pm. The unknown gunmen, who kidnapped the Benue Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Matthew Abo, have allegedly demanded a ransom of N60 million from his family. A family source told newsmen on Friday in Makurdi…

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Foundation establishes digital learning hub in Abuja for young graduates

George noted that several challenges pose limitations which hamper young men and women in Nigeria as discovered Foundation through research. The Richard George Foundation (RGF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Friday in Abuja, inaugurated its digital learning hub established for young talented graduates. Richard George, Chairman RGF, while briefing newsmen shortly after the inauguration, said…

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Gov Oborevwori dedicates multiple victories at tribunal to God

The governor said that God showed mercy to him and the people of the state and pledged to remain a servant leader. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has dedicated his Friday’s victory at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal to God. He called on the opposition party and members to join him in building and developing…

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At 63, Nigeria has no excuse not be great, Gov Akeredolu

Akeredolu noted that his administration had put in place some palliative measures to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal by the Federal government. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state, says that Nigeria at 63 has no excuse not to be great, calling on all Nigerians to rise and tackle the myriads of challenges facing…

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