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Kogi guber: Adeleke heads 120-Man Campaign for Melaye
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a 120-member campaign council for the 11th November governorship election. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, announced this in a statement on Saturday. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is to chair the campaign committee of the party in
Coup: France suspends development, budget aid to Niger
France has suspended all development aid and budgetary support to Niger following a military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum, the French foreign ministry said Saturday. Paris “calls for an immediate return to constitutional order in Niger,” along with the reinstatement of democratically-elected Bazoum, the ministry said in a statement. Located in the heart of the
Kogi guber: DSS grills APC’s Ododo after arson at SDP rival’s office
The Department of State Services (DSS) grilled Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, governorship candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the November governorship election in Kogi State. Ododo was invited for questioning over a petition filed against him by the opposition party. It is unclear what the petition was about but the development comes a
Immigration to tighten security at marine borders – Ag CG
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has concluded plans to tighten the security of all marine borders across the country. The Acting Comptroller General of the Service, Mrs Caroline Adepoju, made this known to newsmen in Uyo on Saturday after her two-day familiarisation visit to the NIS, Akwa Ibom Command. Adepoju said that the Akwa Ibom
UPDATED: 2023 elections, a charade – Catholic Foundation
The Caritas Nigeria, a Foundation of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, has described the 2023 general elections as the worst in history of Nigeria’s electoral system. The Director, Church and Society Department of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) who is also the Executive Secretary, Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Uchechukwu Obodoechina, said this at the public
Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, subsidise transportation for workers, students
The governments of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe have started taking steps to contain the hike in transportation caused by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state governments, which operate own transport companies, have continued to ensure that their fares remain lower than what
Why Niger coup dangerous for Nigeria –Galadanchi
The Citizens Action for Good Governance (CAGG) has said that the ongoing crisis in Niger Republic following Thursday’s military coup is dangerous…
‘N4.3bn fraud’: Kano anti-graft agency arrests suspects, confiscates property
Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has arrested eight personnel of Kano Agricultural Supply Company Limited (KASCO) and others in relation to an alleged fraud of over N4.3billion in less than a year. The commission has also confiscated properties including eight warehouses filled with several vehicles including heavy-duty trucks and Hilux, thousands of
Federal character commission was like a market for selling job slots – Chair
The Chairperson, Federal Character Commission (FCC), Muheeba Dankaka, says the commission was like a marketplace for selling job slots before she assumed office, stating that an attempt to stop the alleged corruption pitted her against some commissioners. Dankaka made the revelation during the week while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating alleged
1976 Olympics Heroes, 1989 Green Eagles get free Air Peace ticket for life, cash rewards
It was an emotional moment yesterday as the heroes of the 1976 Olympics Games and members of the 1980 African Cup of Nations (AFCON)..
Pre-season: Osimhen grabs brace in Napoli’s win against Hatayaspor
Victor Osimhen bagged a brace as Napoli thrashed Turkish club, Hatayaspor 4-0 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday night. Osimhen was on target twice midway through the first half. Napoli scored two more goals in the second half through Giovanni Simeone. It was the first pre-season outing for Osimhen since he linked up with his
Pre-season: Osimhen grabs brace in Napoli’s win against Hatayaspor
NDA urges neighbouring communities not to panic as cadets begin field training
The Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, said its cadets are set for a final outdoor field training exercise and appealed to neighbouring communities not to panic on hearing gunshots. The Public Relations Officer of the academy, Major Victor Olukoya, in a statement in Kaduna, said the final exercise comprises 70 Regular Course Army, Airforce Regiment and
NDA urges neighbouring communities not to panic as cadets begin field training
BBNaija All Stars: ‘Cross said either him or CeeC will win this season’ – Whitemoney tells Mercy
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Whitemoney has claimed that he overheard fellow housemates Cross and CeeC plotting for either of them to win the N120 million grand prize. He made the claim in a chat with his colleague, Mercy Eke, on Saturday. Whitemoney also proposed that their partnership be known as “The White Lambo
BBNaija All Stars: ‘Cross said either him or CeeC will win this season’ – Whitemoney tells Mercy
Ondo moves to create 33 new LCDAs, sends bill to Assembly
The Ondo State Government has proposed the creation of 33 new Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, disclosed during a press briefing that the state executive council approved the creation of the LCDAs. According to Ademola-Olateju, the expansion reflects the government’s commitment to decentralisation and
Ondo moves to create 33 new LCDAs, sends bill to Assembly
Troops arrest dismissed soldier, recover weapons
A dismissed soldier from 5 Brigade Damasak has been arrested by troops of Operation HADIN KAI for supplying weapons and other logistics to terrorists in Bogoro LGA of Bauchi State. A statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, stated that investigations revealed that the suspect was a dismissed soldier, as two
Troops arrest dismissed soldier, recover weapons
Car thieves open fire on So-Safe officers in Ogun, one arrested
Some men suspected to be members of an armed robbery gang specialised in stealing cars opened fire on operatives of the So-Safe Corps in Atan, Ado-Odo Local Government Area of Ogun State on Friday. The So-Safe Corps officers, however, apprehended a member of the gang as one officer got injured. A statement released by the
Car thieves open fire on So-Safe officers in Ogun, one arrested
Sporting Lagos release midfielder Toro
Nigeria Professional Football League side Sporting Lagos has released Godswill Toro. The club released Toro following the expiration of his contract. The midfielder was an integral member of Paul Offor’s team that secured promotion to the NPFL. He was impressive at the Nigeria National League Super Eight playoffs in Asaba. Sporting Lagos will be hoping
Sporting Lagos release midfielder Toro
The Singleton Tribe Abuja: A toast to Nigeria’s hottest creatives
You must have seen it around, feasted your eyes a little on those rounded edges and that unmissable teal finish, or perhaps you might have experienced the smooth serve of the finest single malt scotch whisky yourself. Whatever your indulgence is, one thing is certain. If it is The Singleton, then you know it will
The Singleton Tribe Abuja: A toast to Nigeria’s hottest creatives
Why I appointed Badaru’s ex-commissioners – Jigawa Gov, Namadi
The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, said he reappointed some of the commissioners of ex-Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar’s administration based on their competency and commitment. Namadi stated this in an interview with BBC HAUSA on Friday while reacting to criticism over the re-appointment of the commissioners. DAILY POST reported that the governor has
Why I appointed Badaru’s ex-commissioners – Jigawa Gov, Namadi
Kano anti-graft agency trails over N4bn missing in KASCO
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission says it has commenced an investigation of over N4 billion missing government funds from the Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO). The Chairman of the commission, Mr Muhyi Rimingado, confirmed this when he led an investigation tour to the warehouses where cars and heavy-duty tractors believed to have
Kano anti-graft agency trails over N4bn missing in KASCO
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