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Month: October 2023

Bauchi govt sacks civil servant for forgery, recruitment scam

The civil servant was alleged to have fraudulently obtained over ₦1m in order to issue fake appointment letters. The Bauchi State Government has dismissed a worker from its civil service over forgery, recruitment scam, and other sundry crimes. The sacked officer, identified as Sani Tirwun, was a Secretariat Assistant with the Bauchi State Hospitals Management…

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LAWMA clears roadside traders at Lagos market

The LAWMA boss said that Alamutu Market, Mushin, one of the recently shut markets, had been reopened after meeting stipulated conditions. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market in Lagos for constituting an environmental nuisance. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the market is…

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Lagdo Dam: Expect flood in 9 states – FG alerts Nigerians

Ahmed said that the recent release had led to the displacement of communities and could lead to further destruction of crops and other infrastructure. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted Nigerians to expect floods in nine states as Cameroon began the release of water from its Lagdo Dam. The News Agency of Nigeria…

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Tendering fresh evidence at Supreme Court is herculean task – SAN

Erokoro said that the Supreme Court or any appellate court in the country had 60 days within which to hear and conclude election matters. A legal luminary, Paul Erokoro, SAN, says tendering additional evidence at the Supreme Court is an uphill task that requires a great deal of effort. According to him, the rules admitting…

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Inconsistency in election tribunal rulings hurting democracy – PDP Chairman

The Chairman particularly expressed surprise at the contrasting rulings in Plateau even when all the facts, claims and circumstances were the same. Felix Hyat, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, has said that the inconsistencies in the decisions of the election petition tribunals were hurting the nation’s democracy. “The electoral law…

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All criminals must leave Benue or risk arrest, Gov Alia talks tough

The governor said no criminal in the state would escape punishment, adding that nobody is above the law as long the person is a resident of the state. Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered all criminals currently operating in Benue State to leave or risk arrest. This is contained in a press statement signed by his…

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NASS promises to increase budget for cancer care in Nigeria

The lawmaker noted that the cost of cancer care is huge and could not be borne by any single individual. The National Assembly has pledged an improved budgetary provision for cancer care in the country. Chairmen of Health Committees of the 10th National Assembly made the pledge at the legislative dialogue on health which was…

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Adeleke tasks stakeholders on feedback mechanism for good governance

Adeleke further implored various associations that participated at the maiden event to be gracious enough to host a secondary Ipade Imole. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has tasked stakeholders across the state with the need for effective and operational feedback on various government activities to enhance good governance. Ademola stated this in a statement issued…

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Ile-Ife history deeper than what is available in academic institutions — Ooni

The royal father revealed that Ghanians had traced their lineage to Aga-Ako in Ile-Ife and that Ethiopians are sons and daughters of Oramiya in Okerewe. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, has said that the history of the ancient city of Ile-Ife is deeper than what is available in academic institutions. Ooni…

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FRSC seeks FG’s permission to bear firearms

The corps marshal urged the personnel to be patriotic and exhibit the highest level of discipline and accountability in discharging their duties to ensure success. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says there is a need for its personnel to bear firearms in discharging their duties, considering the level of security challenges across the country….

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