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Month: December 2023

Court halts election in Delta community to avert breach of peace

Applicants had alleged manipulation, violation of association’s constitution on succession procedures in community associations by outgoing President of OCDA. To prevent breach of peace, a Delta State Chief Magistrate’ Court has granted an interim injunction against the conduct of election into the leadership of Oleh Community Development Association (OCDA) in Delta. Chief Magistrate B.O. Williams…

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He was a vocal advocate for unity – Governor Soludo mourns Akeredolu

The governor added that the deceased colleague had an uncommon commitment to good governance and was a dogged fighter for the rights of his people . Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, has expressed sadness over the death of Gov Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Akeredolu, 67, was announced dead on Wednesday. A statement by Christian…

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Commissioner says Anambra’s economy impressive despite macroeconomic shocks

Commissioner noted that the implementation rate of the 2023 budget was up to 70%. Chiamaka Nnake, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, says the Anambra economy performed impressively in the outgoing year in spite of macroeconomic shocks. Nnake, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Wednesday, said the implementation rate…

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Plateau Killings: Sultan wonders why security agencies are not proactive

The Sultan of Sokoto wonders why security agencies can stop attacks before they happen. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has condemned the killing of over 150 people in Plateau State by bandits on Christmas Eve. The Sultan while speaking at the 80th edition of the National Islamic Vocation Course (IVC) on Wednesday, December…

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Gov Adeleke wanted to be a musician, not a politician

Adeleke spoke of his musical talent, which he claimed he passed on to his nephew and son – Davido and B-Red. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has revealed how his father discouraged him from becoming a musician before he eventually ventured into politics. Adeleke earned the sobriquet of the ‘Dancing Governor’ due to his…

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I5 million people to watch Calabar carnival live

NAN reports that Calabar is wearing a new look for the carnival with a major roundabout and roads rehabilitated for the carnival. No fewer than 15 million people across the globe will watch the main event of this year’s Calabar carnival which will be beamed live on DSTV on Thursday. This was disclosed to the…

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Akeredolu’s death: Aiyedatiwa declares 3-day mourning period

The governor also announced the suspension of state government ceremonies during the period of mourning. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has announced a three-day period of mourning in Ondo State to honour the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, former Ondo governor. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu died in the early hours of…

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The world should prepare for next pandemic – UN chief

The COVID-19 pandemic affected hundreds of millions of lives, caused millions of deaths and inflicted devastating impacts on humanity. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the world to prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19. Guterres said this in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Epidemic…

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Shettima promises justice for victims of Plateau killings

Shettima informed the people about how heartbroken his principal, President Tinubu, had been since he received news of the gory incident. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration would not rest on its oars until victims of the gruesome attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA)of Plateau State get justice….

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Corrupt immigration officers to face dismissal, Comptroller warns

While congratulating the new officers and welcoming them to NIS, he urged them to be submissive, well-behaved and loyal to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kwara Command, Aminu Shamsuddin, has warned men and officers of the command to stay away from any form of corruption. Shamsuddin said that any…

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