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[description] => Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly have been at loggerheads over the governor’s inability to present the 2026 budget. The post Rivers Crisis: Only Fasts, Prayers Can Save Gov Fubara – Fayose appeared first on Channels Television.
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[description] => The Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero (AFUSTA) in Kebbi State will confer honorary doctorate degrees on Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II and governors of Sokoto, Zamfara and Imo states. Ahmed Aliyu, Dauda Lawal and […]
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[description] => Political tension escalated in Rivers State on Thursday as the State House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, listing multiple allegations of gross misconduct against him and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. At plenary, the Majority Leader of the House, Major Jack, acting on the directive of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. […]
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[description] => ’National Embarrassment’ – Obi Tinubu Government Over Non-payment Of Super Eagles’ Allowances Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the continued non-payment of match allowances owed to Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, describing it as an embarrassment that undermines the country’s image and morale. […] The post ’National Embarrassment’ – Obi Slams Tinubu Government Over Non-payment Of Super Eagles’ Allowances appeared first on Information Nigeria.
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[description] => Following his deputy’s death, Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri mandates compulsory medical checks for all cabinet members to prevent avoidable deaths. Read More: https://punchng.com/diri-mandates-medical-checks-for-cabinet-after-deputy-govs-death/
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