The Federal Government said it has completed the distribution of 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 state governments as well as the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, for distribution to the most...
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Gov Obaseki sacks Edo Health Commissioner, Alli
Governor Goodwin Obaseki of Edo State on Monday in Benin, approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, with immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, made the...
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UAE lifts Visa ban on Nigerians – FG
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the Visa ban on Nigerians travelling to the country. The Minister made the announcement while briefing State...
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IG suspends e-CMR enforcement
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an immediate suspension of the July 29 plan to commence the enforcement of the e-Central Motor Registry (e-CMR). The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa...
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Ndume’s position on Tinubu is self serving blackmail-IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described the position of Senate Whip Senator Ali Ndume on President Bola Tinubu and his administration as a self-serving blackmail to whip up public sentiment. ...
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Let the Third Tier Breathe: Implications of the Supreme Court Verdict, By Bayo Onanuga
By Bayo Onanuga The Supreme Court judgement on July 11, granting financial autonomy to the 774 local councils and recognising them as the third tier of Nigeria’s governance architecture, was truly historic. It was...
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Court adjourns trial of Ali Bello, co-defendant for witness’ evidence
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Dauda Suleiman, until Tuesday for the continuation of the 7th prosecution witness (PW-7)’s evidence. Justice James Omotosho...
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Fire guts Emir of Kano’s palace
Fire has gutted the outer Court of the Kofar Kudu Palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. A statement by Munir Bayero (Danburam Kano), the Chief of Staff to the Emir, said the...
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Reps summon Secret Service Director over Trump’s assassination attempt
The United States of America Oversight Committee – the main investigative board of the United States House of Representatives, has called on the Secret Service Director, Kimberly Cheatle, to appear for a hearing. This...
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Illegal mining: FG arraigns eight Chinese nationals, Nigerian
The Federal Government’s efforts to combat illegal mining received a significant boost yesterday with the arraignment of several Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities in Lokpaukwu community, Umuchieze, within Umunneochi Local Government Area of...
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