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Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho Celebrates Supreme Leader of Igala nation, His Royal Majesty, Matthew Alaji Oguche Opaluwa Akpa II

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2024May 27, 20240

On this auspicious day, Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho, representing the Kogi East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, extends heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Matthew Alaji Oguche Opaluwa Akpa II, on the occasion of his birthday. Senator Echocho lauds His Royal Majesty’s remarkable reign as the Supreme Leader of...

Nobody will intimidate us – Kano govt

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2024May 27, 20240

The Kano State Government has said nobody can intimidate it over its decision on the dissolution of the five emirates and reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi ll. Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo made this known while addressing reporters in Kano. This development follows the crisis over the dissolution of the five...

Otti – We have abolished ‘State of Origin’ dichotomy in Abia

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2024May 27, 20240

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said there will be no division in Abia under his watch as indigenes and non indigenes resident in the state will be treated equally. He said that his administration does not care where a resident of Abia comes from but was only interested...

Obasanjo gives Tinubu solutions to economic woes in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2024May 27, 20240

Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ramp up activities around production and productivity to tackle Nigeria’s economic woes. Obasanjo disclosed this in a statement by his Media Aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Sunday, quoting the ex-president as having spoken at a Colloquium: “Nigeria’s Development: Navigating...

Navy has surpassed expectations on fight against crude oil theft – Reps Deputy Spokesman

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2024May 26, 20240

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, says the Nigerian Navy has surpassed expectations inmaritime security, anti-piracy operations, and crackdown on oil theft. Under the visionary leadership of Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Congressman said the Navy has implemented innovative strategies, leveraging technology, intelligence, and collaboration...

N80.2 bn Money Laundering: Kogi East elders extorting governor Ododo to show solidarity with Yahaya Bello

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

In this interview with Atekojo Samson Usman, a journalist and Secretary of Ujache Rights Organisation, he explained that the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello has been coordinating protests and solidarity from hide out. On his behalf, he said, his successor in office, Governor Ododo Ahmed Usman was...

We did not sack court, free sanitation offenders – ASEPA Deputy GM

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

The Deputy General Manager in charge of the Umuahia zone of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Catechist Ambrose Jonah, has stated that officials of his agency did not sack any mobile court in Umuahia. He was reacting to a report that a government mobile court was desecrated in...

Court to hear suit on Benue LG polls June 27

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

A High Court in Benue State has scheduled June 27 for the hearing of a suit concerning the upcoming local government (LG) elections in the state. The suit aims to compel the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) to hold LG elections before the current chairpersons’ term expires. Recall that...

Why national grid hasn’t collapsed in last 2 months – Power Minister, Adelabu

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that issues surrounding the constant collapse of the National grid are being resolved. The Minister spoke on Friday at the ongoing Ministerial Sectorial Update put together by the Federal Government to offer the Ministers the opportunity to present their scorecards to the Nigerian...

Crime rate in Cross River low – DIG Sokari Pedro

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2024May 25, 20240

Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-South and Head of Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country, DIG Sokari Pedro has said that in comparison with other South-South states, crime rate in Cross River State is very low. He stated this when he paid a...