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Month: September 2024

PDP’s Ighodalo raises alarm over security threats during Edo election

Ighodalo alleged that some PDP members were arrested at a polling unit by men in mufti carrying guns. Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) in the ongoing Edo State governorship election, has expressed concern over security threats in the exercise. Ighodalo raised the alarm as he gave his early assessment of the…

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I remain committed, loyal to PDP – Gov Mutfwang denies plans to join APC

The governor said that the move was the handiwork of his political detractors and mischief makers aimed at breeding acrimony between him and the leadership of PDP. Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has denied the rumours circulating on social media, which claimed that he is planning to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the…

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Lagos Police arrest 2 suspects with cocaine after tip-off from residents

The suspects were apprehended by officers of Ojo Division on Wednesday at about 2:00 pm in the Ojo area of Lagos state following a tip-off. The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained two suspects, Sunday Nwabufor, 47, and Obinna Nweke, 45, for alleged possession of 120 wraps of a substance suspected to…

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FRSC beats ICPC, NPA to emerge best FG agency in technology deployment

Mohammed encouraged Nigerians to download the FRSC mobile app to report incidents or officer misconduct. The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has been recognised as the top-performing federal government agency in deploying technology to ensure transparency, citizen accessibility, and participation. This prestigious award was presented in Abuja on Friday at the 2023/2024 Federal Government Scorecard…

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Nigeria condemns terrorist attack on military airport in Mali

Nigeria extends its deepest condolences to the government and people of Mali, particularly to the families of those who lost their lives. The Federal Government has condemned the terrorist attack on the military airport in Bamako, Mali. Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed the Nigerian government’s position in a statement…

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Some people in govt should be in prison for past criminal acts – Obasanjo

Obasanjo said the most important demand of anybody in power at any governance level is accountability to the people. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said some serving government officials both at the executive and legislative levels should be rotting in prison for their past misdemeanours and criminal conduct. Obasanjo said this at the memorial lecture…

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Gov Yusuf begins distribution of 50,000 desks to primary schools in Kano

Kabir-Yusuf also promised to increase school enrollment and teacher training in the state. Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has launched the distribution of over 50,000 desks and chairs to primary schools in the state. Flagging off the exercise on Friday in Kano, Kabir-Yusuf said the furniture distribution signalled the beginning of interventions in the…

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FG shuts Eko bridge, ramps for 8-week repairs

The federal controller of Works assured the public that appropriate signage and traffic control measures would be in place to guide drivers and pedestrians. The Federal Government on Friday shut down the Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks for essential asphalt resurfacing. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, made this known in…

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Nnamani, Dogara, other ex-NASS leaders declare support for Tinubu’s govt

Tinubu urged the former presiding officers to continue sharing their wealth of experience in nation-building and governance. Former presiding officers of the National Assembly on Friday expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its efforts to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that the former lawmakers, under the aegis…

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PDP’s leadership crisis self-inflicted, endemic – APC replies Bala Mohammed

The APC spokesman attributed the latest crisis to the PDP’s failure to adhere to its constitution on zoning and power sharing between the North and South zones. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied responsibility for the protracted leadership crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as alleged by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed. Felix…

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