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Gov Kefas’ empty promises of N245,000 to NYSC members raises dust

NewsDeskNgJun 18, 2024June 18, 20240

Seven months after Gov. Agbu Kefas promised to pay the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in public schools in Taraba State N245,000 each, as welfare package, the hopes of the Corp members’ are still hanging in the balance. In September 2023, Governor Kefas reportedly announced the award of...

CSOs back Shippers Council Regulatory Bill

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2024June 17, 20240

A group of 45 civil society groups under the auspices of the Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria for Promotion of Accountability and Transparency in Governance (CCSGNPATG) have thrown their weight behind the proposed Nigeria Shippers Council regulatory agency. Recall that the Bill for an Act to Repeal the...

Tinubu govt under siege by cabal – Ex-minister Dalung

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2024June 17, 20240

Nigeria’s former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has suggested that President Tinubu’s government might be under siege by a cabal. This is even as Dalung questioned the sincerity of the President in calling on Nigerians to sacrifice, love and believe in the country. Recall that Tinubu recently...

Obasanjo visits Nigeria’s First Lady 48 hours after wearing ‘Tinubu cap’

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2024June 17, 20240

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday met with the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. Obasanjo’s meeting Mrs Tinubu was made public by the First Lady’s Media Aide, Busola Kukoyi via X. Sharing photos of the two individuals, Kukoyi wrote: “Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and...

Taraba Sallah killings: Police, community differ over number of casualties

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2024June 17, 20240

The Taraba State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has confirmed a clash between farmers and herders in Bali Local Government Area of the state. What is however not certain is the number of casualties that was recorded as the community and the police have continued to reveal different...

Police take over Rivers LG secretariats amid tension over chairmen’s tenure

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2024June 17, 20240

The Police have stationed armed operatives at the secretariats of four local government councils in Rivers State following the expiration of the tenure of LG chairmen in the state. Reports has it that police vans are currently positioned at the entrances of Port Harcourt City, Obio/Akpor, Ahoada East and Ogu/Bolo...

Eid-el-Kabir; Governor seeks team work to build a prosperous, harmonious, inclusive country

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

By Obansa Ibrahim, Lokoja The Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said that despite the challenging times in Kogi state and the country,the people must work together to build a more prosperous, harmonious, and inclusive country and Kogi State. The Governor who spoke shortly after observing the Eid...

Eid-el-Kabir: Pray for Tinubu, other leaders-Governor Sule

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on the Muslim Ummah to use the special occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir to pray for God to guide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the 36 state governors, members of national and state assemblies, local government chairmen and councilors, in order for them to...

Eid al-Adha: ‘You Remain A Symbol of Peace’ – Arewa Youths Salute Emir Ado Bayero

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

The Arewa Youth Advancement Forum (AYAF) has felicitated Emir Ado Bayero on the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Adha celebrations. In a statement signed by its President, Alhaji Nuhu Magaji, the group hailed the monarch’s commitment to the progress and development of the state even in the face of adversity. Magaji...

Eid-el-Kabir: Emulate teachings of sacrifice, selflessness, preach peace – Governor Sule

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

As Muslims across the world celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on the faithful to emulate the teachings symbolized by the festival characterized by selflessness, sacrifice, brotherhood and obeying Allah’s commands. Governor Sule made the call in a Sallah message he personally signed and...