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Katsina: Governor Radda’s commitment, over N10bn investment in security commendable – Arewa group

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2024October 20, 20240

A prominent group in North-west region, Arewa New Frontiers (ANF) has called on all the states in the North-west to emulate Katsina State government by establishing a community watch corps model after the Katsina Community Watch Corps in tackling insecurity in their respective states. Since its establishment by Governor Dikko...

Former Sen. Laah in Murky Waters over N390M Kaduna South Senatorial District ZIP, Capital Project Funds

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2024October 21, 20240

Former Senator Danjuma Tella Laah who represented Kaduna South Senatorial District from 2015 to 2023 at the 8th and 9th Assembly is being accused by the people of the zone of impropriety and unwarranted collection of N390, 000, 000 (Three hundred and ninety million naira), recently, meant for Zonal Intervention...

JUST IN – Rivers State govt approves 85,000 new minimum wage

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants under the employ of the Rivers State Government. The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting chaired by the Governor, attended by representatives of organized labour under the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council at...

Group raises alarm over plot by desperate politicians to blackmail judiciary

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

The Coalition Against Corruption and Injustice (CACI) in Nigeria has raised concerns over alleged plots by politicians to compromise the judiciary’s independence. This follows the call by a group allegedly linked to Governor Simi Fubara for the removal of Justices John Tsoho, Peter Lifu, and James Omotosho despite sufficient evidence....

Fubara creating his problems – Okocha reveals 2027 plans against Rivers gov

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

Embattled former Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tony Okocha, has said Governor Sim Fubara is creating problems for himself. Okocha explained that Fubara would be de-marketed ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Wike and Fubara have been engaged in a...

Independent candidacy: House of Reps renews action on bill

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the House of Representatives has created a Website to enhance public awareness and interaction on the Independent Candidacy Bill. Addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, the Spokesperson of the house, Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekiti state), said that the primary aim of the bill is...

NUJ FCT Council Elections: MAD Initiative Calls for Fair and Transparent Process

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council prepares to inaugurate a Credentials Committee on Saturday, 19th October 2024, to oversee its leadership elections, the Make A Difference Initiative (MAD) has called for a level playing field to ensure a peaceful transition. The advocacy group, known for promoting justice...

Consult professionals before building, Ogun advises property owners

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

To prevent haphazard development and encourage sustainable growth in Ogun State, residents have been warned against embarking on building projects without necessary planning and consultation. This warning was made on Thursday at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ogun State Chapter, held in...

Nigerian govt to arraign 76 protesters, most minors – Adeyanju raises alarm

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

The Nigerian government is set to arraign more #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters, 80 days after the incident. Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, said the Nigerian government plans to arraign 76 protesters, out of which 66 are minors, on November 1, 2024. Adeyanju said the protesters would be arraigned before Hon. Justice Egwuatu of...

Godwin – Court gives nod to EFCC’s request to present witness

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

An FCT High Court in Maitama has accepted the request of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to present two witnesses virtually in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor Godwin Emefiele. Justice Maryanne Anenih in a ruling on Thursday granted EFCC’s application in which it...