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Hoodlums kill 25-yr-old tailor in Niger

A young tailor named Murtala Hassan was reported killed by suspected hoodlums on Sunday in Niger State. DAILY POST learnt that the incident occurred in the evening when the deceased was returning from his shop in Sabon Angwa, Chanchaga Local Government Area. Hassan reportedly ran into the suspected thugs shortly after they had launched an attack on the Kpakungu vigilante security outpost at the Kpakungu roundabout in Minna. Confirming the tragedy, the Niger State Police Command’s…

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BREAKING: Bayelsa women affairs commissioner is dead

The Bayelsa State Executive Council and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Elizabeth Bidei, has passed away. Bidei’s demise was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai on Tuesday. Obiyai shared heartfelt sympathy with her family, especially her husband, Jackson Bidei and their children. However, the cause of her death and the date
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The Bayelsa State Executive Council and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Elizabeth Bidei, has passed away. Bidei’s demise was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai on Tuesday. Obiyai shared heartfelt sympathy with her family, especially her husband, Jackson Bidei and their children. However, the cause of her death and the date

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  • December 31, 2024
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Kano gov signs N719.557bn 2025 budget into law

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Tuesday signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill amounting to ₦719,557,417,663. Yusuf had initially presented a proposed budget of N549,160,417,663 for the 2025 fiscal year to the State Assembly, which was later increased to N719,755,417,663. He explained that the new budget comprises N262,670,660,562.68 for recurrent expenditure, representing 36 per cent, and
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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Tuesday signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill amounting to ₦719,557,417,663. Yusuf had initially presented a proposed budget of N549,160,417,663 for the 2025 fiscal year to the State Assembly, which was later increased to N719,755,417,663. He explained that the new budget comprises N262,670,660,562.68 for recurrent expenditure, representing 36 per cent, and

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  • December 31, 2024
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Fire outbreaks at story building, hotel in Lagos

A fire outbreak on Tuesday razed the topmost floor of a three-story building at Number 2, Ido Oluwo, Lagos Island, in the Docemo Market area of Lagos State, resulting in a tragic New Year’s Eve incident. Eyewitnesses said that the Docemo Market fire broke out at about 8:45 am, causing significant damage to affected properties. In another separate occurrence, a 33,000-litre diesel tanker caught fire at 12:25 pm while discharging its content at an adjoining hotel…

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Governor Namadi signs Jigawa’s 2025 Appropriation Bill into law

Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed the 2025 appropriation bill into law. This is coming less than 24 hours after the State House of Assembly passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill. DAILY POST reported that Governor Malam Umar Namadi presented N698.3 billion as the 2025 budget before the Jigawa State House of Assembly. The
Governor Namadi signs Jigawa’s 2025 Appropriation Bill into law

Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed the 2025 appropriation bill into law.

This is coming less than 24 hours after the State House of Assembly passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill.

DAILY POST reported that Governor Malam Umar Namadi presented N698.3 billion as the 2025 budget before the Jigawa State House of Assembly.

The budget tagged “Budget of Innovation and Transformation for Greater Jigawa” is higher than the previous year’s 2023 estimate of N383.55 by 82 per cent.

According to the governor: “Today marks an important day for us signing the appropriation bill into law. This is a historic budget in the history of Jigawa State.”

He urged ministries, departments and agencies to work assiduously for the implementation of the budget, while he commended the state’s legislature for the speedy consideration and passage of the bill.

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BREAKING: UniAbuja appoints Aisha Maikudi VC amidst controversies

The University of Abuja has announced the appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi as Vice-chancellor amidst controversies and protests. This was disclosed in a statement by the acting Director of Public Affairs of the institution, Habib Yakoob on Tuesday. The PUNCH reports that controversies trailed the appointment process of the new substantive VC for the institution.
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The University of Abuja has announced the appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi as Vice-chancellor amidst controversies and protests. This was disclosed in a statement by the acting Director of Public Affairs of the institution, Habib Yakoob on Tuesday. The PUNCH reports that controversies trailed the appointment process of the new substantive VC for the institution.

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Pere Egbi calls out cinemas over favouritism

Pere Egbi, former Big Brother Naija star turned actor and producer, isn’t holding back as he takes a bold stance against cinemas in Nigeria over favouritism. The actor, who recently ventured into filmmaking with ‘The Silent Intruder’, expressed his frustration over what he described as “nonsense favouritism” by some cinemas. On December 31, 2024, he […] The post Pere Egbi calls out cinemas over favouritism appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World…

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Renowned broadcaster Johnnie Walker dies at 79

Renowned broadcaster Johnnie Walker, celebrated for his iconic voice on BBC Radio 2, has passed away at the age of 79. The news comes two months after the veteran radio presenter retired, marking the end of an illustrious 58-year career due to health challenges. Walker’s death was announced on Tuesday by DJ Bob Harris, who […] The post Renowned broadcaster Johnnie Walker dies at 79 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World…

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Aiyedatiwa orders completion of 50 road projects in Ondo

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the completion of 50 ongoing township road projects across the 18 local government areas of the state. The governor is reported to have also released funds for the completion of the projects, which include asphalt overlays, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of selected roads across the state. This was
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The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the completion of 50 ongoing township road projects across the 18 local government areas of the state. The governor is reported to have also released funds for the completion of the projects, which include asphalt overlays, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of selected roads across the state. This was

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New Zealand and Australia kick off New Year’s celebrations

New Zealand and Australia have kicked off New Year’s celebrations, as cities across the world ring in 2025 after a year racked by conflict and political turmoil. American Samoa is among the last nations to usher in 2025.Read More

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