Former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Peter Akpe has been sworn in as the sixth Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, assuming office to complete the remaining two years of the current administration.The oath of office was administered on Wednesday by the Chief Judge of Bayelsa
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Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.The meeting, which lasted hours, was held away from the glare of the media, with aides
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside former President Goodluck Jonathan, will on March 1 inaugurate the National Assembly Christian Chapel in Abuja.This is contained in a statement co-signed by the President of Christian Legislators Fellowship, Sen. Binus Yaroe (PDP-Adamawa), and the Secretary, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP-Osun), on Wednesday.Yaroe said that former
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Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo State, has strongly condemned the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the incident as an internal party conflict that spiraled out of control.In a statement issued on Tuesday evening, the governor expressed sympathy for the affected members of the party.He
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Islamic cleric Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi has warned security agencies against the use of aerial bombardment in the fight against banditry across Nigeria.He spoke during his Ramadan Tafsir on Tuesday night in Kaduna while supporting the creation of the Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) as a specialised force to combat
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police.This followed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as the IGP.“In view of the current security challenges confronting the nation, and acting in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance, President Tinubu has approved the
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The Nigerian government yesterday dismissed claims that it paid as much as a N2 billion ransom to secure the release of students of St. Mary’s School, Papiri, Niger State, describing the allegation as false and baseless.In a statement issued in Abuja by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed
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By Anietie UdobitThere are moments in the life of a nation that feel symbolic — almost divinely arranged.This year, as Muslims begin the sacred month of Ramadan and Christians enter the solemn season of Lent on the same day, Nigeria is offered more than a calendar coincidence. We are offered
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the rearrest of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, hours after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday.“Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in the custody of the Commission in connection with ongoing investigations,”
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President Bola Tinubu has issued an Executive Order directing direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account.The order is to safeguard and enhance revenues, curb wasteful spending and eliminate duplicative structures in the sector.This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on
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