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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...

Economic hardship: Nasarawa to distribute food, cash as palliative

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

The Nasarawa State Government said it would distribute about 20, 000 bags of rice to vulnerable households aimed at cushioning the prevailing economic hardship being experienced across the state. Governor Abdullahi Sule disclosed this while commissioning a newly established public primary school built by the Chairman of Keffi Local Government...

Food security : Benue ALGON chapter backs Gov Alia’s agricultural policies

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria(ALGON), Benue state chapter has commended the state Government for taking the initiative to ensure food sufficiency through subsidies on fertilizer, other farming requirements as well as encouragement of loan schemes for small scale businesses through cooperative societies . The ALGON also commended the...

Kidnapped Abuja bound travellers rescued – Police

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the release of 14 Abuja bound travellers kidnapped last Friday. The victims who were travelling in two buses belonging to God is Good Motors, GIG and ABC Transport were kidnapped last Friday at Inyenle, Ogugu in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State...

If you don’t surrender….., Military send warnings to terrorists

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

Nigeria’s military has served out stringent warnings to terrorists causing mayhem across the country to lay down their arms, or risk being annihilated. Briefing newsmen at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters Abuja on Thursday, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations noted that since the beginning of 2024, several...

Strategic Development: Kaduna, FCDO Sign pact on accountability framework

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2024February 9, 20240

The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani in a landmark deal, officially sealed the Kaduna Mutual Accountability Framework (KaMAF) in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO). The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which took place on Thusrday, signifies a strategic alliance to propel Kaduna into...

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Projects, Performance, and People: Obi Aguocha’s Re-Election Argument

UNOPS accused of importing Mosquito nets against FG’s directives

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

EXPOSED: Alia moves to suspend 23 APC LG chairmen

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

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

Economic hardship: Nasarawa to distribute food, cash as palliative

Food security : Benue ALGON chapter backs Gov Alia’s agricultural policies

Kidnapped Abuja bound travellers rescued – Police

If you don’t surrender….., Military send warnings to terrorists

Strategic Development: Kaduna, FCDO Sign pact on accountability framework