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Kogi govt queries monarch over alleged involvement in politics

The Kogi State government has queried the Ohimeghe-Igu of Koton-Karfe, Alhaji Abdulrazak Isa-Koto, over his alleged involvement in politics. In a letter dated November 22, 2023, and signed by the state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Salami Momodu Ozigi Deedeat, the government stressed that the monarch’s involvement in politics in his domain led to the death of a …

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PDP disagrees with Umahi over use of concrete on federal roads

The decision by the Minister of Works,Dave Umahi that the Federal Government would prefer to adopt concrete technology for federal highways has been criticised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ebonyi State chapter. The party added that Umahi’s use of direct workers for road development as governor of Ebonyi State had not produced the expected results. In his first news …

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Osimhen targets more recognitions after Ballon d’Or feat

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has expressed his excitement following his nomination for this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Osimhen is one of 30 players vying for the men’s best player award. The 24-year-old helped Napoli win their first Serie A title in 33 years last season, and has remained a key player in the team. Speaking to the media in …

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Tinubu meets Muslim clerics on Niger crisis

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday met with the delegation of Nigerian Muslim leaders led by Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi and accepted their mediation in the Niger conflict. The leaders were at the State House to consult with the president on the situation in the landlocked West African country. Soldiers attached to the Niger’s presidential guard ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and closed …

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Nigerian govt confirms loss of 3,000 barrels of crude oil in TotalEnergies spill

The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on Sunday confirmed the loss of 3,000 barrels of crude oil in the November 15 oil spill in Egina Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel of TotalEnergies. The FPSO located 130 kilometres off the Atlantic coastline from Port Harcourt has the capacity to produce 200,000 barrels of crude daily and …

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Peace organisation gives 300 pupils scholarships, educational materials

It was a day of joy and fulfilment for children and teachers of L.E.A Primary School Gwarimpa 1, Abuja when a peace organisation known as Most Notable Peace Icons Africa came in their numbers to bring succur to parents who are gnashing their teeth to couch out money to pay their children/ward’s school fees in this continued biting economy in …

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N120bn debt: Banks offer telcos repayment plan

Telecommunication firms are considering a repayment plan proposed by Deposit Money Banks to end the N120bn debt on the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data service, A source said the Central Bank of Nigeria was intervening in the dispute, and planned a meeting with both parties. According to a source in the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, the umbrella body …

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Tribunal sacks Enugu LP Rep member, Prof. Nnamchi, declares PDP’s Nnaji winner

Prof. Paul Nnamchi The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Enugu has nullified the election of the member representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency, Prof. Paul Nnamchi. The panel led by Justice A.M. Abubakar, declared Cornelius Nnaji, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the February 25 National Assembly election held in Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal …

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School proprietor, teachers arraigned for alleged pupils’ negligence in Edo

Police on Wednesday arraigned a 39-year-old school proprietor, Paul Okungbowa, at the Oredo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benin, Edo State, for alleged breach of peace and negligence. Okungbowa, who is the of Calvary Crown Academy, was arraigned alongside three teachers – Blessing Osarodion (27), Esosa Egharavba (29), and Isioma Nimen (35). The proprietor was arraigned on a two-count charge of …

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