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Aiyedatiwa Picks Olayide Adelami, Late Gov. Akeredolu’s Kinsman As Deputy Governor

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2024January 25, 20240

Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has nominated Mr Olayide Adelami, a native of Owo and kinsman of late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as his deputy. Adelami was a Deputy Clerk in the National Assembly until his retirement in April , 2018. He was also a governorship aspirant in 2020 on...

Bello Signs Kogi State Free Examination Registration Fees Bill, 14 Others Into Law

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2024January 25, 20240

The outgoing Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Wednesday signed 15 bills into law. This brings to 89, the total number of bills assented to by the governor of Kogi State between January 27, 2016 and January 24, 2024 Among the bills is the Kogi State Free Examination...

Afenifere Removes Pa Ayo Adebanjo As Leader

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2024January 25, 20240

The Pan Yoruba Socio-cultural group has removed Chief Ayo Adebanjo as the Acting Leader of the organisation. Adebanjo was removed during the monthly meeting of Afenifere held on Wednesday at the Akure , Ondo State residence of its Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. The removal of Adebanjo followed a motion moved...

Kano: INEC, Police, Others Ready For Re-run Poll

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2024January 25, 20240

Stakeholders involved in the Feb.3 State Constituency re-run elections in Kano State have expressed readiness for the conduct of the poll. The stakeholders which include the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Police and other Federal security agencies in the state, stated this shortly after their meeting at the Police...

Kogi Tribunal, Court Orders APC, INEC To Pay Muri Ajaka N100,000

NewsDeskNgJan 24, 2024January 24, 20240

Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja has ordered All Progressives Congress (APC) to pay the sum of N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) in favour of the Petitioners, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka and Social Democratic Party ( SDP) The tribunal which commenced pre-hearing session this morning at about 9am...

Insecurity: Tinubu, NSA And The Need For New Approach

NewsDeskNgJan 24, 2024January 24, 20240

By Gidado Ibrahim President Bola Tinubu’s pledge in the “Renewed Hope” document to secure Nigeria and his subsequent actions have been met with both hope and concern. While some point to progress, others remain skeptical in the wake of fresh attacks like the Mangu attack and the recent upsurge of...

Tinubu Departs Abuja To France On Private Visit

NewsDeskNgJan 24, 2024January 24, 20240

President Bola Tinubu will later today, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 depart Abuja to Paris, France, on a private visit. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity disclosed this in a statement. He said : ‘‘’President Bola Tinubu will today depart Abuja for Paris, France, for a...

Centre Counters SERAP On Increased Budget For National Assembly

NewsDeskNgJan 24, 2024January 24, 20240

…says proper funding necessary for parliaments to meet obligations The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has described the lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and others against the National Assembly leadership as a complete waste of time. In a statement signed by Dr. Joyce Ogwu, the...

Scores die as fresh clash rocks Plateau

NewsDeskNgJan 24, 2024January 24, 20240

Thirty persons reportedly died from gunmen attacks in the early hours of Wednesday, in Kwahaslalek village of Mangu local government area of Plateau state. According to reports, the victims, who were mostly women and children, had run to the house of a community leader in the area on Tuesday night for...

Amid tight security, EFCC moves Ex-Gov Obiano to court room for arraignment

NewsDeskNgJan 24, 2024January 24, 20240

Amid a water tight security, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has moved the former governor of Anambra State,Willie Maduabuchi Obiano into Court Room 5 of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Obiano who dressed in a Navy Blue Suite with a black cap to match was escorted into...