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Bishop Kukah urges Nigerians to hold politicians accountable for campaign promises
BY PHILIP NWOSU The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has called on Nigerians to hold political office holders accountable for fulfilling their campaign promises. Kukah made the appeal during a keynote address at the centenary public lecture and awards ceremony organized by Catholic Herald, Nigeria’s oldest surviving newspaper, published weekly by …
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LG autonomy: APGA NASS members defend Soludo
From Fred Itua, Abuja Members of the House of Representatives, elected on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), have hailed Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo for what they described as his commitment to financial and administrative autonomy of Local Government Councils. This is coming, even as they described claims by Labour …
The Sun Nigeria.
Rivers LG poll: Fubara set to swear in newly elected chairmen
By Seyi Babalola Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State will swear in the newly elected local government chairmen today. The newly elected chairmen will be sworn in at 4:00 p.m. in the Executive Council Chambers of the state’s Government House in Port Harcourt. Tammy Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government, disclosed this in a …
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Appeal court reserves judgement in Dr Olaleye’s appeal against rape conviction
By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved judgement in the appeal filed by the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Olufemi Olaleye, seeking to rescind the judgement of a lower court that convicted him of rape. Olaleye was in October 2023 sentenced to life imprisonment by the …
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Suspects in abduction attempt of Delta Assembly member’s wife killed in gun battle
From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri In a daring operation, the Delta Police Command successfully busted a hideout of kidnappers who attempted to abduct the wife of a Delta State House of Assembly member, killing two mobile policemen and the driver, Mr. David Imela, in the process. The incident occurred on September 2, at Okoloba Junction, …
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Nigeria records 100 deaths per 1,000 birth to preventable diseases – UNICEF
From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that Nigeria records the most deaths of children from preventable diseases. While delivering a lecture during UNICEF media training, the Executive Secretary, Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku said the under-5 mortality rate stands at 100 deaths per 1,000 …
The Sun Nigeria.
Enugu govt demolishes another kidnappers’ den, warns property owners
The Enugu State government, at the weekend, demolished yet another property linked to kidnapping activities in the state, warning landlords that it would not entertain any excuses in enforcing relevant state laws mandating the government to bring down any property linked to such evil acts. Section 315 (Second Amendment) of the Criminal Code Law, Cap …
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Canadian synthetic cannabis smuggler nabbed at Lagos airport
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 41-year-old Canadian woman identified as Adrienne Munju at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja Lagos for importing a large consignment of ‘Canadian Loud’, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis. Munju was arrested during the inward clearance of …
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Benue council polls: APC wins all 23 chairmanship, 276 councillorship positions
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) has announced the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 23 local government chairmanship and 276 councillorship positions in Saturday’s local government election. Announcing the results at the BSIEC’s Headquarters in Makurdi, on Sunday, the Chairman of BSIEC, Mr. Richard Tombowua stated …
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Allocations to states that fail to conduct credible polls should be withdrawn — SERAP to Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has been advised by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to withhold federal allocations to states that have failed and or refused to conduct credible local government elections. Speaking in a letter dated October 5, 2024, signed by Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP stated that the current administration is obligated to …
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UK Prime Minister’s CoS Steps Down, Takes New Role
The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, Sue Gray has reportedly resigned. Gray is expected to take on a new role as the Prime Minister’s envoy for nations and regions. This was contained in a statement from Downing Street on Sunday noting that Gray had been in…
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SERAP To Tinubu: Withhold Allocations To States Failing To Conduct Credible LG Polls
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), yesterday, asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, to withhold federal allocations to states that have failed and/refused to conduct credible local government elections and to ensure that any allocations from the Federation Account are paid only…
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Police Apprehends Four Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicle In Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of four suspected armed robbers, saying they recovered a stolen vehicle from them. This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramhan Nansel, Nansel said, “Salim Hussaini, Abdulkadir Musa, and Dimas Danja were arrested…
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E2%82%A677000-allowance-nysc-dg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-corpers-have-not-received-%25e2%2582%25a677000-allowance-nysc-dg Why Corpers Have Not Received ₦77,000 Allowance – NYSC DG
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has revealed that the recent increase in corps members’ monthly allowance has not been implemented due to funding issues. This announcement follows the Federal Government’s approval to raise the monthly allowance for corps members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, effective July 2024. The…
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Fubara Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen Sunday
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has announced his plans to swear in the newly elected Council Chairmen on Sunday, October 6, at 4 pm. Sunday Telegraph reports that the event is scheduled to hold at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The Chairmen and their guests are expected to take their seats by…
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C’River: Otu’s Security Chief Denies Complacency In Cocoa Farmers’ Attack
The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State, Maj. Gen. Okoi Obono has reacted to the alleged attack on some farmers in the Etung Local Government Area of the state, explaining that he has commenced an investigation into the alleged attack. Speaking on Monday to Journalists in Calabar, Obono said…
The post C’River: Otu’s Security Chief Denies Complacency In Cocoa Farmers’ Attack first appeared on New Telegraph.
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APC Sweeps Chairmanship, Councillorship Elections In Benue
…Senator Moro kicks, says election a charade The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State at the weekend won the October 55th local government elections in all the 276 councillors and 23 chairmanship positions in the state’s 23 Local Government Areas of the state. Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), Barr. Richard…
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Police Will Commence Contributions To Employees’ Compensation Scheme – IGP
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has promised to ensure men and officers of the Nigerian Police would be enrolled and commence contributions to the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) to provide additional social benefits to the Force. The Inspector General of Police gave the assurance at the weekend when the Managing Director of the…
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Ñkemkanma Reads Riots Act To Stakeholders Over Alleged Diversion Of Largesse/Palliative
The Member representing Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo Federal Constituency Ebonyi State, in the House of Representative Hon Dr Ñkemkanma Kama, has lambasted stakeholders who allegedly diverted largesse/palliative earmarked for indigent members of the constituency. Nkama who doubles as the Chairman House Committee on Climate Change, expressed his displeasure at the weekend in Uburu Ohaozara Local…
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NDLEA Recovers Large Consignments Of Drugs In Ikorodu Warehouse, Commercial Bus In Taraba
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives at the Tincan seaport in Lagos on Thursday 3rd October intercepted 100 parcels of Canadian Loud weighing 50kg. The consignment was packed in 20 parcels each in five jumbo bags concealed in a container with four units of imported vehicles that came from Canada. The Agency’s Spokesperson,…
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