20 h. ago Ebonyi gov orders six commissioners’ arrest over contract sabotage

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and contractors allegedly sabotaging government projects in the state. The PUNCH reports that the arrest order followed a report indicting the commissioners for subtly working against the government. The affected commissioners included Prof Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu Read More

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28 h. ago Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki A local government chairman in Ebonyi State, six commissioners, and some contractors have been arrested for an alleged breach of contract. The local government chairman, Chief Timothy Nwachi, Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Felix Igboke, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Omari Omaka (SAN), his Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters counterpart, Uchenna Igwe, […] The post Ebonyi: LG chair, commissioners, contractors arrested over housing delays appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Housing deficit: FG urged to arrest high cost of building materials

By Oluseye Ojo Federal Government has been told that the current spiralling high cost of building materials has been widening the gap of 17 million housing deficit in Nigeria. The alarm was raised by Fendini Group, a frontline estate developer at the unveiling of Rayfield Gardens City Estate,  Ibadan, Oyo State, comprising a new range […] The post Housing deficit: FG urged to arrest high cost of building materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Lagos Assembly workers apologise for assaulting DSS officials

Three officials of the Lagos State House of Assembly who were arrested for assaulting officers of the Department of State Services during the recent leadership crisis that rocked the legislative house have apologised to the service. The Assembly, in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the acting clerk, Babatunde Ottun, had invited Read More

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9 d. ago Bauchi commissioner applauds contractors over 17 ongoing metropolitan road projects

Titus Saul Ketkukah, Commissioner for Works and Transport, Bauchi State, on Thursday, inspected the ongoing 17 road construction projects around read more Bauchi commissioner applauds contractors over 17 ongoing metropolitan road projects

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2 w. ago Reps Ask IGP To Arrest FCDA Boss, Others Over Alleged Breach Of Building Code

The House of Representatives has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, over the alleged breach of the building code in the nation‘s capital, Abuja. Through its Committee on Public Petition, the House also ordered the arrest of Muktar Galadima, […]

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3 w. ago Ebonyi caucus asks House of Reps to strike out resolution against Nwifuru

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Ebonyi Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the House to strike out a resolution by the House Committee on Public Petitions against Governor Francis Nwifuru regarding the arrest and detention of Ohanaeze Youth Leader, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka. Igboayaka was arrested in Imo State by the police and […] The post Ebonyi caucus asks House of Reps to strike out resolution against Nwifuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police arrest, arraign woman for ‘using fake house to give testimony’ inside Enugu church

Tribune Online Police arrest, arraign woman for ‘using fake house to give testimony’ inside Enugu church The police said the suspect had appeared in a viral video during a church programme, claiming divine favour for acquiring the property. Police arrest, arraign woman for ‘using fake house to give testimony’ inside Enugu church Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Building code violation: Reps threaten to arrest FCTA executive secretary

Tribune Online Building code violation: Reps threaten to arrest FCTA executive secretary The House of Representatives on Tuesday threatened to order the arrest of the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr Olusade Adesola, for refusing to explain his role in the alleged contravention of the building code of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Building code violation: Reps threaten to arrest FCTA executive secretary Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers Assembly issues arrest warrant for RSIEC chairman, four others

Tribune Online Rivers Assembly issues arrest warrant for RSIEC chairman, four others Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday, made due their threat by issuing arrest warrant on the Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, and four other commissioners of the commission. The arrest warrant followed the expiration of the 72-hour ultimatum given to them by the Assembly to appear before it […] Rivers Assembly issues arrest warrant for RSIEC chairman, four others Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers Assembly orders electoral chief’s arrest over missed summons

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an arrest warrant for Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. This action follows Enebeli’s failure to comply with a 72-hour ultimatum to appear before the Assembly. The Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, seeks to question Enebeli regarding the annulled local Read More

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