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- June 13, 2024
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Ebonyi Govt seeks European Bank partnership for railway line
Ebonyi State Government has sought the partnership of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in the construction of a railway line in the state that would link Onitsha and Port Harcourt. Governor Francis Nwifuru made the request at The Tunisia-Africa Investment and Trade Conference in Tunis, Tunisia, where he met the delegation of the EBRD on the sidelines earlier on Wednesday. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a group fostering the transition…
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- June 13, 2024
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‘Wike drives Tinubu’s bus in Rivers, he’s our leader’ – Magnus Abe
Former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in Rivers State, Magnus Abe, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike as the political leader of state. Abe said Wike is leading President Bola Tinubu’s agenda in Rivers State. He spoke in Port Harcourt while addressing his supporters from Obio/Akpor local government area of the state. According to Abe: “We are going with Tinubu. Wike is the leader, the driver of…
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- June 13, 2024
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Troops kill 3 bandits, recover AK-47 rifle, rustled cattle in Zamfara
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with Zamfara State local security outfit, Community Protection Guards, CPG, have neutralized three terrorists and recovered rustled cattle in the state. DAILY POST gathered that the operation took place at Rukudawa village, Zurmi Local Government Area. It was learnt that the troops launched a targeted offensive against the notorious terrorist kingpin Gwaska Dan Karami. During the operation, the troops neutralized two terrorists and uncovered a terrorists’ warehouse packed with…
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- June 13, 2024
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Ooni advocates support for EFCC in campaign against societal ills
The Ooni Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has called for more support towards the efforts of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in curbing societal ills. Ooni Ogunwusi made this plea while welcoming the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, who was a visit to the palace. In a post on X, Ooni Ogunwusi said he applauded the efforts being made by the EFCC in enhancing Nigeria’s image as an attractive destination, with good governance and accountability. He…
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- June 13, 2024
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Supreme Court refuses to join state assemblies in Nigerian Govt’s LG autonomy suit
The Supreme Court on Thursday in Abuja bluntly refused to allow the State Houses of Assembly to be joined as defendants in the suit filed by the Federal Government against the 36 state governors seeking full autonomy for the 774 local governments in the country. The apex court held that the Houses of Assembly have no business to be in the matter for reasons of law and jurisdiction. President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Yakubu…
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- June 13, 2024
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Man jailed 2 years for possession of illicit drugs
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna, on Thursday sentenced a 27-year old man, Williams David, to two years imprisonment for possession of illicit drugs. David was arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, over alleged possession of illicit drugs. David pleaded guilty to the charge, begged for leniency and pledged to turn a new leaf. In his judgment, Justice Hadiza Shagari, sentenced David to a two-year jail term without an option of fine.…
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- June 13, 2024
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Minimum wage: I’ll approve what Nigeria can afford – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that he would approve a new minimum wage that the government can afford. The President said this on Wednesday at a dinner to mark Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken Democracy in Abuja. Tinubu thanked those who stood by him over the years, promising Nigerians that he won’t depart from the tenets of democratic governance. “I have to celebrate with you my dear brother, Senate President, Deputy Senate President,” he said, adding…
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- June 13, 2024
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Osun Govt to host industrial summit in September
Plans have been concluded by the Osun State Government to host a three day industrial investment summit in September 2024. The state government disclosed this in a statement issued by the Summit Consultant, Rotimi Awelewa, in Osogbo on Thursday. The Industrial Investment Summit according to the statement is expected to hold at the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, CBCIU, Abere. The decision by the state government is coming after the state governor, Ademola Adeleke…
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- June 13, 2024
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End insecurity, economic hardship – CAN tells Nigerian Govt
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the common good of Nigerians by ending insecurity and economic hardship. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the call in a statement on Wednesday. Okoh emphasised the importance of integrity, transparency and accountability in governance, adding that political leaders should be held accountable for their actions. He asked President Bola Tinubu to ensure that Nigeria’s democracy serves the people, not just the…
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- June 13, 2024
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Tinubu taking right decisions, support him – Al-Mustapha to Nigerians
The younger brother of Major Hamza Al Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer to late Gen. Sani Abacha, Hadi Al Mustapha, on Thursday urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu because he’s making the right decisions. Al-Mustapha said Tinubu’s reforms would reposition the socio-economic outlook of Nigeria and restore global confidence in the country’s economy. In a statement he issued to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day, Al-Mustapha urged Nigerians to support Tinubu’s moves to restore local government…
