34 m. ago Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC

Tribune Online Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC Lawyers representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have issued a fresh demand to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Serve us recall petition within 24 hours, Senator Natasha’s lawyers tell INEC Tribune Online

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69 m. ago Abia gov’s wife urges stakeholders on measles vaccination campaign

The wife of Abia State governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has charged critical stakeholders to ensure that the state oncoming Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign in the state gets to the grassroot. The stakeholders include wives of the mayors of Local Government Areas, and community leaders, among others. In a meeting with the stakeholders in Umuahia, the state Read More

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93 m. ago Northern Govs’ Forum Condemns Mob Attack On Travelers In Edo

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has vehemently condemned the horrific murder of travellers from of Northern origin in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi in Edo State. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, made the condemnation in a statement by his media aide, Isma’ila Uba Misilli, on Friday. […]

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2 h. ago Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must Read More

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3 h. ago Kwara aviation college graduates 19 pilots, gov hails milestone

The International Aviation College, Ilorin, Kwara State, graduated 19 student pilots on Friday, including 10 enrollees from the Nigerian Army, the highest in the history of the training school. Speaking at the graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, called for sustained perseverance, discipline, and team building among pilots. “It’s been six months of Read More

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3 h. ago Adeleke promises vehicles, gadgets to boost Amotekun’s operations

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said Amotekun Corps in the state would soon get operational equipment, motorcycles, and vehicles to enable operatives to perform optimally. The assurance came after the chairman, Osun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), Assistant Inspector General of Police, Wale Abbas (retd.), had placed the demands of the command which Read More

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3 h. ago Osun recruits 1,150 Amotekun Corps, promises support with necessary equipment

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has recruited 1,150 Amotekun Corps to aid security and promised to support them with adequate equipment. In his speech at the passing-out parade of the corps at the NYSC orientation camp, Ede, on Friday, he disclosed that the amended law has provided opportunities to be a […] The post Osun recruits 1,150 Amotekun Corps, promises support with necessary equipment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Akpabio never known for harassing women, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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4 h. ago Rivers administrator orders payment of suspended appointees, workers’ salaries

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, had ordered the immediate payment of salaries of all state civil servants and suspended appointees of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The approval for the payment of March 2025 salaries also covers all public servants and payments of pensioners in the state. This comes 24 hours after Read More

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4 h. ago Akpabio lacks traits of sexual harassment, known him for 50 yrs – Classmate

A former classmate to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Mr Charles Zuofa, has defended allegations of sexual harassment against the former, saying such character is inconsistent with the ex-Akwa Ibom State governor. Zuofa, who hails from Kaiama in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State said for over 50 years he had known the Senate Read More

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5 h. ago Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a visit to Uromi, the headquarters of Esan South East Local Government Area of the state, after receiving a sad report of an incident leading to unwarranted murder and arson. The state government had strongly condemned the barbaric act allegedly committed by members […] The post Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Benue Salaries/Pensions: Quit peddling falsehood against Ortom – Agashua

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A former Senior Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor Samuel Ortom on Media, Mr Barnabas Agashua, has called on those peddling falsehoods against Chief Ortom to continue to mislead the public over salaries and pension arrears to desist from such acts henceforth. Agashua was reacting to what he described as […] The post Benue Salaries/Pensions: Quit peddling falsehood against Ortom – Agashua appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 2027: Southern Kaduna youths promise Tinubu, Shettima support

The Coalition of Southern Kaduna Youth Groups has commended President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Governor Uba Sani, and Senator Sunday Marshall Katung for their roles in establishing the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, and the Federal Medical Centre, Kafanchan, in the state. At a press conference held in Kaduna on Friday, the Read More

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6 h. ago Okpebholo condemns mob killing of travellers accused of kidnapping, police arrest four

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the mob attack and killing of some travellers accused of kidnapping in the state. PUNCH Online learnt that some hunters who were travelling for Sallah were said to have been killed. A mob had intercepted the victims at Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo Read More

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6 h. ago Umahi’s praise of Soludo a smokescreen, not genuine – Anambra APC

Says President Tinubu, Party poised to connect Anambra to the centre From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The All Progressives Congress (APC), Anambra State Chapter, has described the recent praise and commendation lavished on Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his administration’s giant strides by Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, as a mere political statement which never […] The post Umahi’s praise of Soludo a smokescreen, not genuine – Anambra APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ondo protest: NANS meets Aiyedatiwa, clarifies misconceptions

Tribune Online Ondo protest: NANS meets Aiyedatiwa, clarifies misconceptions In a swift response to the protest staged by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) yesterday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, NANS has finally met with the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Ondo protest: NANS meets Aiyedatiwa, clarifies misconceptions Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka

Tribune Online Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has counselled the Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, to focus on the serious business of governance and stop raising baseless security alarms over a mega rally in support of the FCT Minister. Diri’s security alert over mega rally for Wike baseless — Olayinka Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Gov Mutfwang launches safe delivery kits to combat maternal mortality

Tribune Online Gov Mutfwang launches safe delivery kits to combat maternal mortality The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has launched the distribution of safe delivery kits, known as ‘Mama Kits’, to primary healthcare centres across the state to combat maternal mortality. Addressing healthcare staff, ward development committees, and women’s groups at the venue of the launch at Mista-Ali in the Bassa local government area of the […] Gov Mutfwang launches safe delivery kits to combat maternal mortality Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Edo traditional medicine practitioners commend Okpebholo for setting up board

Tribune Online Edo traditional medicine practitioners commend Okpebholo for setting up board Eight years after the last board was inaugurated, traditional medicine practitioners in Edo State, on Thursday, lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for setting up the state board. Speaking at the inauguration of the members of the board from the 18 local government areas, the Chairman of the Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, said if countries like […] Edo traditional medicine practitioners commend Okpebholo for setting up board Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Okpebholo Orders Probe Into Killing Of 7 Suspected Kidnappers In Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has condemned the killing of seven suspected kidnappers by residents of a community in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of the state. Describing the act as barbaric and condemnable, the Governor represented by the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, vowed to ensure that the […]

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