55 m. ago Call for emergency rule in Benue, display of political opportunism – Alia

The Benue State Government says there is no reason for people to call for the declaration of emergency rule in the state. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor. Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, Mr Tersoo Kula, said this in a statement, on Monday in Makurdi. Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the Centre Read More

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3 h. ago 2027: SDP won’t be subjected to merger rules – National secretary

The Social Democratic Party on Monday said that it will not engage in any mergers or adhere to merger regulations before the 2027 elections. In a statement released by its National Secretary, Olu Agunloye, the party clarified that it will not follow the clean slate or take-over models. Recall that on Thursday, 2023 presidential candidates, Read More

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4 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee

Lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Mkoro Federal Constituency in Rivers State, Awaji-Inombek Abiante, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to restore Sim Fubara as Governor of the state. The lawmaker also urged Tinubu to engage the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, to mediate with the warring parties in the oil-rich state. Recall […] The post Rivers Crisis: Reps Member Urges Tinubu To Restore Fubara, Engage Abdulsalami Committee appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Trump’s govt asks Supreme Court to block ruling reinstating fired employees

Tribune Online Trump’s govt asks Supreme Court to block ruling reinstating fired employees Donald Trump’s government has petitioned the US Supreme Court to halt a federal judge’s ruling that reinstated thousands of probationary federal employees who were dismissed as part of the government’s effort to reduce its workforce. The emergency appeal is the administration’s latest attempt to seek intervention from the nation’s highest court as lower courts temporarily […] Trump’s govt asks Supreme Court to block ruling reinstating fired employees Tribune Online

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5 h. ago CCT: Benue trains officers to integrate NIN into National/State Social Register

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Government has flagged off a three-day step-down training for desk officers, grievance redress officers, and enumerators on the enrolment and integration of National Identity Numbers (NIN) into the National/State Social Register (SSR). The training was organised by the Benue State Government through the State Operation Coordinating Unit (SOCU) […] The post CCT: Benue trains officers to integrate NIN into National/State Social Register appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ‘I’ll Talk When There’s Something To Say On Tinubu’s Govt – Wole Soyinka

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has pushed back against Nigerians expecting him to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration on their timeline. Soyinka emphasised that he’ll speak out when he feels it’s necessary, not because of external pressure. He pointed out that evaluating the government is a collective effort, noting that other prominent voices like Femi Falana, […] The post ‘I’ll Talk When There’s Something To Say On Tinubu’s Govt – Wole Soyinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Benue’s social register reaches 1.7 million poor, vulnerable people

The Benue State Government has announced that the number of poor and vulnerable individuals captured in its social register has risen to 1.7 million. The Director General of the State Budget and Economic Planning Commission, Professor Jerome Andohol, disclosed this on Monday at a three-day training for desk officers, grievance redress officers, and enumerators on Read More

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6 h. ago Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, on Monday, received the Unity Torch for the Niger Delta Sports Festival at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Shortly after, he led an entourage of torchbearers and sportsmen to the Government House, where he handed over […] The post Edo govt vows support as Niger Delta Sports Festival torch arrives Benin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘Keep faith with Tinubu’s govt,’ presidential aide begs youths

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Rinsola Abiola, has urged Nigerian youths to keep faith with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Abiola assured the youth that their interests and concerns remain a priority. Abiola, one of the daughters of the late MKO Abiola, said Tinubu had consistently demonstrated his support for Read More

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10 h. ago Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production

Tribune Online Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production The Cross River State Government and an agribusiness firm in Kwara State have partnered to develop a 30,000-hectare coffee plantation across the state’s 18 local government areas over the next five years. Kwara farms, Cross River govt partner to boost coffee production Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Warri city stadium upgrade for completion in 14 months – Delta Govt

Onoriode Oborevwori, Chairman, Delta State Sports Commission, has officially handed over the re-modelling and upgrade project of the Warri City read more Warri city stadium upgrade for completion in 14 months – Delta Govt

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12 h. ago Capital market operators engaged in illegal activities will be punished — SEC

Tribune Online Capital market operators engaged in illegal activities will be punished — SEC He said, “It's important that, as a form of self-regulation, they are aware beforehand that if you do what is not right, the SEC will bring you out to the world to say that you do not have character because the very ethics of regulating or registering a securities market operator is in the principle of the fit and proper person's test. Capital market operators engaged in illegal activities will be punished — SEC Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Why we’re redesigning Oshodi transport interchange — Lagos govt

Tribune Online Why we’re redesigning Oshodi transport interchange — Lagos govt The Lagos State Government has announced plans to redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) as part of preparations for integrating the facility with the state’s Rail Mass Transit system. Why we’re redesigning Oshodi transport interchange — Lagos govt Tribune Online

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14 h. ago No Hiding Place For Rule Violators Operate In Capital Market – SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said there is no hiding place for rule violators  in the country’s capital market. The director general of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, gave the warning in a notice to operators on Sunday in Abuja. Agama said in the notice that market operators engaging in unscrupulous activities would not […]

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14 h. ago Oyo Govt Restates Commitment To Sustainable Access To Clean Water

Oyo State government, through the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has joined the global community to mark World Water Day, stressing its commitment to ensuring sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water for citizens. Chairman of RUWASSA, Babalola Afobaje, underscored the significance of this year’s theme, “Glacier Preservation,” emphasizing the […]

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15 h. ago Steve Crown Announces Engagement With Heartfelt Proposal Video

Famous Gospel artist, Steve Crown, has thrilled fans and industry colleagues with the news of his engagement. The singer announced the exciting news on Sunday through an Instagram post, which featured a video of the proposal. Steve Crown is seen in the video holding his fiancée’s hand carefully while putting a crown on her head. […] The post Steve Crown Announces Engagement With Heartfelt Proposal Video appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago We are engaging embassies towards providing opportunities for all Deltans under MORE agenda – SPADTE

Shimite Love, special adviser to Delta State Governor on Trade and Export (SPADTE), has said that one of the engagements read more We are engaging embassies towards providing opportunities for all Deltans under MORE agenda – SPADTE

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23 h. ago Lagos Govt. Announces Plans To Redesign Oshodi Motor Park For Rail Integration

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange. According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the redesign is necessary to integrate the Rail Mass Transit systems. The government aims to address ongoing developments and challenges affecting the interchange. The project is part of the state’s efforts to develop […] The post Lagos Govt. Announces Plans To Redesign Oshodi Motor Park For Rail Integration appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Olukere hosts over 70 Ekiti traditional rulers, seeks support for Oyebanji’s govt

Tribune Online Olukere hosts over 70 Ekiti traditional rulers, seeks support for Oyebanji’s govt “MOBEL is equally known as the only royal association in the state that holds annual end of year get-together for its members and their Oloris.” Olukere hosts over 70 Ekiti traditional rulers, seeks support for Oyebanji’s govt Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Livestock Production: FG to upgrade Benue swine and crop project

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi As part of efforts to boost livestock production in the state, the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, has announced the Federal Government would upgrade the Benue Swine and Crop Improvement Project in Yandev, Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Minister disclosed this on Saturday when he […] The post Livestock Production: FG to upgrade Benue swine and crop project appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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