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The traditional ruler of Igga ancient kingdom in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, HRH, Igwe Herbert Ukuta, the Agbalakata III Of Igga Ancient Kingdom, has lauded Governor Peter Mbah, of Enugu State over what he described as “peaceful local government and councilorship election” in the state.
Obaseki Forced Out of INEC Premises by DIG Frank Mba Benin City – It was a dramatic scene at about 4:10 am when Governor Godwin Obaseki was forced out of the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin by DIG Frank Mba. Obaseki had entered the premises unannounced at around 2 am,…
Yahaya Bello Explains His Surrender to the EFCC The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has revealed why he surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after a prolonged snub of the anti-graft agency’s invitation to answer for financial impropriety allegations levelled against him. A statement on Wednesday by Yahaya Bello’s…
Bournemouth’s hopes of a dramatic 125th-anniversary victory were dashed as a stoppage-time winner was disallowed by VAR in their 1-1 draw against Newcastle at the Vitality Stadium. Marcus Tavernier had given Bournemouth the lead late in the first half after a brilliant assist by Antoine Semenyo, who was the standout player for the hosts. Newcastle…
Members of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area Traditional Rulers’ Council have unanimously agreed to put all hands on deck in order to nip insecurity in the bud in the council area.
The Chairman, South East Traditional Rulers’ Council, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, has pledged to assist in re-roofing some buildings at the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCS, Nsukka Custodial Centre to make it habitable for inmates.
The former national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, on Sunday, said that Nigerians are not properly informed of government programmes.
FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST DATE: SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 My fellow Nigerians, 1. I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a…
Freelance journalist, Ayoola Babalola, has been arrested along with several protesters by security operatives in Abuja on Saturday. The incident occurred as demonstrators gathered at the MKO Abiola National Stadium for the third day of nationwide protests against bad governance and economic hardship in Nigeria. Babalola, who posted about his arrest on WhatsApp, reported being…
The Minister of State for Steel Development, Uba Maigari, has said the federal government has taken remedial measures to ensure that the hardship currently experienced by Nigerians is stemmed. He noted that some of these measures include the release of several tonnes of rice and fertilizers to state governors for distribution, as well as negotiation…