Both the Senate and House of Representatives approved Federal Government’s request to refund N16,772,486,002.19 billion to the Borno state government for federal road projects executed by the state.Former President Muhammadu Buhari had written to the National Assembly last week to approve the amount through promissory note and bond issuance.Specifically the
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BY UCHECHUKWU OKOROAFOR, AbujaA leader is someone who can see how things can be improved and who rallies people to move toward that better vision. Leaders can work toward making their vision a reality while putting people first. Just being able to motivate people isn’t enough — leaders need to
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied media reports alleging that its operatives prevented the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials from entering their Lagos office.A statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, said it is not true but that the Service
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Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, made an appearance at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Tuesday.The tribunal had previously scheduled May 30 as the day for Peter Obi to present his case against the results of the presidential election held on February 25.Initially,
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has warned Nigerians against panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol, says it supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his decision to remove subsidy.Tinubu in his inaugural speech at the Eagle Square in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
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Yobe State governor Mai Mala Buni said his administration will establish meat and dairy processing facilities with a view to harnessing the livestock in the state.Buni stated this when he took the oath of office for the second term administered by the Yobe State Chief Judge Justice Gwumna Kashim Kaigama
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Governor of Bauchi State Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has lifted the embargo placed on recruitment of workers in the state.The governor said this in his address shortly after taking oath of office and allegiance for a second tenure following his re-election in March. "It is very important to point out that our
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Gombe State governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been sworn in for a second term in office, saying under his watch, the state will overcome its challenges, seize emerging opportunities, and create a future that is brighter and more prosperous for every resident of the state.Also sworn in at the Pantami
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Newly sworn in Kaduna State governor Uba Sani, has promised to run an all-inclusive government while assuring to tackle the insecurity in the state headlong, even as he renewed the call for a state police.Governor Sani said the prevailing security situation in the country and Kaduna State demands significant shift
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Borno State governor Babagana Umara Zulum and his deputy, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, have been sworn - in for the second term in office as governor and deputy governor of the state, respectively, with a promise to recruit 6,500 teachers and health workers.He also promised rapid development and to build 27
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