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[description] => The heightened tension coincides with growing speculation about a disagreement between Governor Yusuf and his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The post Tight Security At Kano Govt House Over Rumoured Defection Of Gov Yusuf appeared first on Channels Television.
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[title] => Gov Sani’s Investment In Water Sector Yielding Results – Commissioner
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[description] => Kaduna State commissioner for Public Works and Infrastructure, Ibrahim Hamza, has said that Governor Uba Sani’s massive investment in the water sector has started yielding positive results. Hamza said there had been an unprecedented increase in water supply in state in the last one month. He said Governor Sani plans to spend N93 billion in […]
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[title] => Hospital Closure: Taraba Govt Inspects Alternative Facilities For Medicare Services
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[description] => Following the overhauling of the Taraba State Specialist Hospital, which led to the closure of the facility, the state government has identified suitable hospitals and medical facilities in Jalingo, the state capital to provide healthcare services to the people. The identified facilities, which comprises of both public and private hospitals are expected to provide, most […]
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[title] => Fubara, deputy procuring court judgements to stop impeachment – Rivers Assembly
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[description] => The Rivers State House of Assembly has alleged that Siminalayi Fubara, state governor, is procuring court judgements to stop impeachment read more Fubara, deputy procuring court judgements to stop impeachment – Rivers Assembly
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[title] => NUJ Hails Governor Yahaya On Electricity Sector Reform In Gombe
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[description] => The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gombe State Council has commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on securing regulatory autonomy for Gombe State’s electricity market. This followed the formal transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission (GOSERC), marking a transformative milestone in the state’s journey […]
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[description] => Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, Zaiki Anthony Abumere II, following violence that erupted during a protest in the community at the weekend. Residents of Ekpoma had staged a peaceful protest on Saturday over rising insecurity and repeated cases of kidnapping. However, the […]
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[description] => A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Morufu Tosin Ibrahim, has said the projects executed by Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, reflect purposeful and people-centered leadership. Ibrahim stated this in a congratulatory message to the governor on his 61st birthday, praising the visible and impactful achievements he had recorded within a short period. […]
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[title] => Doctor Suspended As Chimamanda’s Lawyers Writes Euracare Hospital
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[description] => Solicitors acting for renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, have written to Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, over the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. This comes as the Lagos State Government confirmed the suspension of the anaesthesiologist at the clinic as probes continue into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. In a legal notice dated […] The post Doctor Suspended As Chimamanda’s Lawyers Writes Euracare Hospital appeared first on Information Nigeria.
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[title] => Education Reforms: FG, ASUU To Unveil New Agreement January 14
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[description] => .urges states to ban wooden boats Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has renewed calls on state governments read more FG pushes fibre, aluminium vessels to curb waterway tragedies
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[title] => Coastal communities neglected despite oil wealth – Warri monarch
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[title] => FG inaugurates ₦40bn CCTV control centre for Third Mainland Bridge
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[description] => The federal government has inaugurated a ₦40 billion closed-circuit television (CCTV) control centre for the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. read more FG inaugurates ₦40bn CCTV control centre for Third Mainland Bridge
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[title] => Super Eagles Victory Over Algeria Testament Of Nigeria’s Excellence In Sports, Says Federal Government
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[description] => The Federal Government has affirmed that the emphatic 2-0 victory the Nigerian Super Eagles recorded in Saturday’s quarter final match against the Desert Foxes of Algeria, in the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, was a testament of Nigeria’s excellence in sports. A statement issued on Sunday by the Spokesman of the […]
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[description] => Olukoyede had vowed to resign if the former governor was not prosecuted. The post Yahaya Bello’s Case Still In Court; I Have Done My Work, Fulfilled My Mandate — EFCC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.
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