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Alleged ₦80 Billion Fraud: Stop hiding, come and clear your name– Northern group tells Yahaya Bello

NewsDeskNgFeb 10, 2024February 10, 20240

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has been advised to stop blackmailing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for prosecuting him over alleged N80 billion fraud. A group, the Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly, NEYGA, in a statement on Friday reacted to campaign of calumny and...

FG to Labour: We are not shying away from implementing agreement.

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

……assures of full implementation By Augustine Aminu The federal government on Friday responded to the 14-day ultimatum given it by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over what they termed as non implementation of agreement signed with it , saying it is not shying away...

Allow Ododo to work, Ebira Youth tells Yahaya Bello

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

Ebira Youth Consultative Forum for Good Governance Caution Yahaya Bello asking him to allow His Excellency, Usman Ododo to exercise his Democratic Responsibility. A statement issued by Amb. Avidime Ibrahim the Secretary of “Ebira Youth Consultative Forum for Good Governance” on Thursday, 8th of February, 2024. In recent development, the...

Governor Sule welcomes restructuring of Operation Whirl Stroke, pledges continuous support

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

Governor Abdullahi Sule has welcomed the decision of the defense headquarters to restructure the Operation Whirl Stroke, pledging continued support for the military towards ensuring that Nasarawa State remains peaceful. Governor Sule made this known when he hosted the Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke, which covers Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba...

Police confirm death of 2 Kogi Poly Students from generator fumes

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

Two students of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, overnight lost their lives in their sleep after inhaling exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) from a running electricity generating set. Mr Williams Aya (SP), the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) who confirmed the incident in a telephone call said the generator was placed close...

UNOPS accused of importing Mosquito nets against FG’s directives

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

United Nations Office for Project Services has been accused of recruiting foreign companies to import mosquito treated nets into Nigeria as against the directive of the Federal Government. Managing Director of the Rosies Textile Mills Ltd, Mr. Nnamdi Iro Oji, in a petition sent to the National Assembly and copied...

Alia directs Attorney General to sue Aare Abiodun, Nigerian Concord Newspaper for libel

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

The governor of Benue state, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has directed the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. F.B. Mnyim to immediately institute a libel suit against Nigerian Concord Newspaper and it’s publisher, Aare Abiodun Oluwarotimi. The decision was taken during a meeting between the governor and members...

EXPOSED: Alia moves to suspend 23 APC LG chairmen

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

By Aare Abiodun Oluwarotimi Plans to suspend all the twenty three APC local government chairmen who protested against the constitution of Caretaker Committees by Governor Alia are ongoing. Their Ward chairmen are having a meeting with the governor’s handlers at the Government House this weekend. At the meeting, they will...

Arsenal ‘Eye-up Summer Move For £50m Rated Athletic Bilbao Star Nico Williams As Mikel Arteta Looks TO Provide Bukayo Saka With Competition

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

Arsenal are reportedly keeping an eye on Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams ahead of a potential summer move. The Gunners are in the midst of another fine campaign, with Mikel Arteta’s side firmly in the title battle as they sit just two points behind Liverpool. However, they have struggled to...

Wife Of Kidnap Syndicate Commander Arrested While Trying To Pick Ransom From Victims

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

Troops from 93 Battalion under 6 Bridget of the Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected female kidnapper while trying to pick ransom for an abducted victim in Taraba. The female suspect, it was learnt, was married to a notorious criminal who is a second-in-command to late Hana Terwase. Spokesperson of...