The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II on Monday, received two artefacts, a mother hen and a bronze plaque from the University of Iowa Museum, United States of America. The returned artefacts were part of...
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Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly stops Gov Fubara from spending
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, has shut down all expenditures of Governor Siminalayi Fubara until he presents his budget before the lawmakers. The assembly made the move during plenary...
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Kano Emirship Tussle: Court permanently restrains Ado-Bayero, 4 others from parading as Emirs
A Kano State High Court, on Monday, granted a perpetual injunction restraining the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, and Four other dethroned emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya and Karaye from parading themselves...
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FG gives each state 20 trucks of rice to cushion food crisis
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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