1 hour ago Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions

Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to hold Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible for any negative outcome from her rally in Kogi Central. In a statement on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, blamed the lawmaker for holding her homecoming event despite ban by Governor Usman Ododo administration. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago “I Didn’t Break Any Law, Nobody Can Stop Me, I’m Not A Bastard Of Ebira Land” — Natasha Tells Supporters Amid Kogi Govt’s Restrictions

Suspended Senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has insisted that her visitation to Kogi State will not be stopped by anybody. Addressing her supporters and residents of Ihima community, the lawmaker said that it is not a crime for joining her people in celebrating Sallah. Recall that Kogi State government had issued ban on any […] The post “I Didn’t Break Any Law, Nobody Can Stop Me, I’m Not A Bastard Of Ebira Land” — Natasha Tells Supporters Amid Kogi Govt’s Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Incurable liar, serial manipulator – Kogi govt replies Natasha

By John Ogunsemore The Kogi State Government said Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is an incurable liar and serial manipulator for blaming her ordeal on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello and incumbent governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo. This is contained in a Tuesday statement signed by state Commissioner for Information and […] The post Incurable liar, serial manipulator – Kogi govt replies Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Kogi Gov’t Kicks As Natasha Holds Homecoming Rally Despite Ban

The Kogi State government has reacted to the homecoming Sallah celebration by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, despite a last-minute ban imposed on public gatherings in the State. The State governor, Usman Ododo, had on Monday announced a ban on rallies citing security reports less than 24 hours to the embattled Senator’s […]

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9 h. ago Federal Gov’t Seeks Tangible Investment By International Oil Firms

  The federal government has called on major oil companies operating in the country to reciprocate its efforts in enhancing the investment climate by committing tangible investments to the sector. This appeal comes after significant reforms aimed at improving regulatory stability and fiscal competitiveness in the oil and gas industry. Minister of State for Petroleum […]

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12 h. ago Speed limits legal, must be complied with – Lagos govt tells motorists

By John Ogunsemore Amid public concerns over enforcement of speed limits on selected roads, the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed the legality of these regulations and urged motorists to comply with them for the safety of all road users. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi cited Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector […] The post Speed limits legal, must be complied with – Lagos govt tells motorists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago BUK Launches Digital Platform For Students To Access Results

The Bayero University Kano (BUK) has launched an online system that enables students to access and print their end-of-session results digitally, marking a significant technological advancement for the institution. The innovation, announced in a bulletin signed by the Deputy Registrar and Head of the Public Affairs Directorate, Lamara Garba Azare, was developed by the myBUK […]

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14 h. ago PICTORIAL: Emir Sanusi II Holds Hawan Nasarawa Despite Police Ban Against Durbar

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has proceeded with the annual Hawan Nasarawa ceremony despite the police ban on the Eid-el-Fitr durbar due to security concerns. Traditionally, the event features the Emir and his entourage riding on horseback in a grand procession from his palace to the Government House to pay homage to […]

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15 h. ago Senator Natasha Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency Despite Kogi Govt’s Ban

Suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has confirmed that she will be visiting Kogi Central join her people in celebrating Sallah festive. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Senator Natasha’s confirmation is coming, following a ban on public gatherings and rallies declared by Kogi State Government. In a statement on Monday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, […] The post Senator Natasha Confirms Sallah Visit To Constituency Despite Kogi Govt’s Ban appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Delta Govt Addressing Youth Employment With Tech In Agro Business – Peterson 

The special adviser to the Delta State Governor, Hon. Donald Peterson, has said the state government is making significant efforts to transform agriculture through innovative agribusiness initiatives. In a chat with LEADERSHIP, Peterson said the Deltapreneur programme, an initiative of the Delta State government which entails agropreneurship and techpreneurship, aims to tackle unemployment and underemployment in the state. Peterson highlighted the importance of hydroponic […]

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18 h. ago Federal Gov’t Partners VHI On Development Of National Monuments

The federal government through the National Commission for Museums and Monuments has pledged to collaborate with the Vernacular Heritage Initiative (VHI) in the development of national monuments nationwide. Director general of the commission, Olugbile Holloway made the pledge the representative of VHI, Dr Obafemi Olukoya handed over the Egbo Egbo Bassey House Project reports and […]

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22 h. ago Lynched travellers: Gov demands public parade, 14 suspects moved to Abuja

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has demanded the public parade of the suspected killers of the 16 hunters and compensation for their families. The governor handed down the demand during a condolence visit by his Edo counterpart, Monday Okpebholo, in Kano, on Monday. The visit comes barely 48 hours after the remains of the hunters, Read More

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23 h. ago Kano CSOs appeal for calm over killing of 16 travellers in Edo

The League of Civil Society Organisations in Kano State has appealed for calm among the Hausa community in Kano, Edo states and other parts of the country, urging them not to retaliate the alleged extra-judicial killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State on March 27, 2025. In a statement on Saturday by the League Read More

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24 h. ago Edo killings: Leaders intensify peace moves as ACF hails Tinubu

•Okpebholo visits Kano, vows justice for victims From Desmond Mgboh, Kano, Tony Osauzo, Benin, Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Moves to calm the tension stirred by the killings of 16 Kano-bound travellers in Uromi, Edo State, have continued with Governor Monday Okpebholo visiting his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf at the Government House Kano and Barau […] The post Edo killings: Leaders intensify peace moves as ACF hails Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Enugu govt constitutes LOC for 2026 National Sports Festival

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially approved the composition of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Enugu 2026”. Daniel Onwuegbulam, Director of Information, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Enugu State disclosed this on Monday in a statement in Enugu. According to the statement, the Commissioner for […] The post Enugu govt constitutes LOC for 2026 National Sports Festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Kogi Gov’t Bans Rallies, Regulation Of Security Convoys, Others

The Kogi State government has placed a total ban on all forms of rallies or public gatherings that have the potential to disrupt public peace in order to check security breeches in some parts of the state. In a statement by State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, the decision was necessitated by intelligence […]

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29 h. ago Police rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom, arms

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 21 kidnapped victims and recovered N4.8 million ransom, arms, and ammunition in a series of coordinated operations targeting criminal syndicates across the country. The operations, carried out in Taraba and Kano states, led to the arrest of six suspects involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms, Read More

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31 h. ago A’Ibom community decries school vandalism, seeks govt intervention

The Ekit Itam II community in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has raised concerns over the vandalisation of St. Domino Primary School along the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene highway by hoodlums suspected to be scavengers. The community is calling on the state government to intervene and curb the menace. The Village Head, Eteidung Aloysius Read More

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32 h. ago Edo killing: Okpebholo visits Kano Senator, Jibrin for peace building

As part of the effort aimed at managing the tension which the recent Uromi tragic incident is generating in Kano read more Edo killing: Okpebholo visits Kano Senator, Jibrin for peace building

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33 h. ago Gov Yusuf Seeks Compensation As Edo Counterpart Visits Kano Over Uromi Killings

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a condolence visit to the Kano State government and the families of 16 hunters who were brutally killed in Uromi, Edo State, last week. The visit followed growing outrage in northern Nigeria over the dastardly act by a vigilante group in Edo State. Governor Okpebholo arrived […]

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