47 m. ago APP Backs Fubara’s Decision On Supreme Court Verdict, Vows To Clear Another Rivers LG Polls

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has thrown its weight behind the decision of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to implement the Supreme Court’s verdict on the local government elections in the State. The party, which won 22 out of the 23 local government chairmanship seats in Rivers State, described Fubara’s decision as statemanly and […]

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57 m. ago FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement

Barely few days after a judgement from the Supreme Court, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has agreed to conduct new election across 23 local government areas in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following a recent verdict made by the court which declared the LG poll conducted in the state on […] The post FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Bogoro Council Boss, Sumi, partners Police to combat crime, other security challenges

The Chairman of Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Yakubu Lawi Sumi has vowed to partner police and other read more Bogoro Council Boss, Sumi, partners Police to combat crime, other security challenges

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3 h. ago S’Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen

Tribune Online S’Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has ordered the 23 local government chairmen of the state to hand over to the head of administration of their respective councils. S’Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Southern Arewa leader Sarkin Sasa buried, son named successor

The remains of Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who died at the age of 125, were laid to rest on Sunday at his residence in the Sasa community, Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. He was interred at exactly 1:45 pm. Until his demise, Sarkin Sasa was the Chairman of the Council of ArewaTraditional Read More

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3 h. ago [BREAKING] S’Court judgment: Fubara orders LG chairmen to hand over Monday

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration to immediately take over the administration of the 23 local government areas pending the conduct of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The governor also directed the outgoing local government chairmen to formally hand over to the Heads of Read More

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4 h. ago Egypt unveils Gaza plan as Arab nations reject Trump proposal

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Sunday that Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan is complete and will be presented at read more Egypt unveils Gaza plan as Arab nations reject Trump proposal

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6 h. ago Federal Gov’t Flags Off ₦80bn Alau Dam Reconstruction Project In Borno 

The Federal Government has flagged off the reconstruction and upgrade of the collapsed Alau Dam in Jere local government area of Borno State. LEADERSHIP reports that following the devastating floods that swept through Maiduguri, the state capital, and environs in September 10, 2024, claiming lives and livelihoods, occasioned by the collapse of the dam, the […]

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8 h. ago Enugu: High Court stops arrest of Mburubu leaders in chieftaincy row

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu An Enugu State High Court has issued an interim injunction barring the Nigeria Police Force from arresting or harassing three Mburubu community leaders amid an ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Nkanu East Local Government Area. Justice C.A. Ogbuabor granted the order on Thursday, 27th February 2025, following an ex-parte application filed by […] The post Enugu: High Court stops arrest of Mburubu leaders in chieftaincy row appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Ebonyi varsity sanctions 14 students over exam malpractice, others

David Umahi Federal University Health Sciences, Uburu, in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has sanctioned 14 students of the institution for alleged examination misconduct, stealing, and poor academic performance. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Jesse Uneke disclosed this at the institution’s premises during the 4th matriculation ceremony of the university Read More

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14 h. ago Ramadan: Abuja Continental Hotel offers luxurious ‘Iftar’ experience

By Agatha Emeadi In the spirit of Ramadan celebration, the Abuja Continental Hotel has invited guests to enjoy its ‘Iftar’ experience, scheduled  to last throughout the month of Ramadan. The hotel promised to serve a lavish buffet, blending traditional Middle Eastern and Nigerian Halal delicacies in a celebration of culture, flavour, and spirituality. According to […] The post Ramadan: Abuja Continental Hotel offers luxurious ‘Iftar’ experience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago I Wasn’t Compensated, Virgin Atlantic Airways Passenger Tells Court

A passenger on Virgin Atlantic Airways, Alhaji Ahmed Rabiu has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that contrary to the airline’s claims, he was neither compensated nor was his lost luggage replaced. Rabiu, who made this claim in his reply to Virgin Atlantic Airways’ statement of defence, also stated that his suit is meritorious […]

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15 h. ago Aviation: Exemplary Efforts Towards Protecting Nigerian Passengers

I’m not much of a traveller, especially foreign travels, having done that as a much younger person. But my recent trip on a direct flight on Egyptair to Cairo put me through a very exhausting, debilitating and frustrating experience. Apologies to Egyptair; their services, cabin crew, in-flight cuisine and promptness were top notch. But the […]

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18 h. ago Kaduna Senator urges cultural heritage preservation at festival

Senator Sunday Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has emphasised the importance of preserving cultural heritage, describing it as a valuable resource that fosters national unity, social cohesion, and economic growth through tourism. Senator Katung made this statement at the Khituk Gwong Cultural Festival, held at the Gwong Development Association Complex in Jema’a Local Government Read More

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20 h. ago Support Local Aviation Business, Keyamo Directs Foreign Airlines

The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has emphasised the need for foreign airlines to support indigenous businesses particularly in the catering sector. Speaking at the Aviation Stakeholders’ Forum held in Ikeja, Lagos, Keyamo, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s aviation sector through policies aimed at boosting local economic growth, safeguarding workers’ rights, […]

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21 h. ago Osun: Federal court can’t decide LG matters, says NBA president

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, has criticised the Federal High Court for entertaining the suit brought before it on local government election disputes in Osun State. Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, Osigwe stated that the genesis of the crisis in Osun could be traced to the Federal High Court’s decision on Read More

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24 h. ago NASENI unveils 3.14 million hectares irrigation project in Bauchi

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure  has inaugurated the Irrigate Nigeria Project in Bauchi State, targeting 3.14 million hectares of farmland to boost food production through modern irrigation technology. Speaking at the inauguration in Udubo, the Gamawa Local Government Area on Saturday, the Chairman of the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, Dahiru Read More

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25 h. ago Bauchi govt earmarks N100m to fight malnutrition in children U

Tribune Online Bauchi govt earmarks N100m to fight malnutrition in children U-5 Bauchi State Government has committed the sum of N100m for nutrition activities with the sum of N5m allocated for each of the Twenty local government councils in the State. The disclosure was made by the Executive Chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed when he received an audience from the Civil […] Bauchi govt earmarks N100m to fight malnutrition in children U-5 Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Kebbi gov visits victims of bandit attack, vows improved security

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has assured residents of Ba-jiza and Rausa Kade villages in Arewa Local Government Area of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity following a deadly bandit attack. Idris, who visited the communities on Saturday, extended his condolences to the families of the victims and pledged to strengthen security measures in Read More

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33 h. ago Atiku Calls For Senate Probe Into Akpoti’s Sexual Harassment Claims Against Akpabio

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to investigate the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, claimed that her challenges in the Senate began after she rejected Akpabio’s alleged sexual advances. She stated that the incident occurred […] The post Atiku Calls For Senate Probe Into Akpoti’s Sexual Harassment Claims Against Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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