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Group Hails Agric Minister, Kyari Over Doggedness In Food Production
A group called Whistle Blowers Forum Against Corruption, WBFAC, Thursday, hailed the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, over his doggedness and commitment to food production. Speaking during a press conference held in Abuja, the National Coordinator, WBFAC, Dr. Olukayode Oladosu, described the Minister as a calm but focused goal-getter who is…
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Senator Mustapha flags off capacity-building programme for constituents
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The lawmaker representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has flagged off a multi-million naira capacity-building and empowerment workshop that is focused on dry season farming and horticultural value chain for youth and women in his constituency. The training, which was kicked off on Thursday at the Lower…
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Okpebholo Orders Immediate Freezing Of State Bank Accounts
——–Abolishes Roads and Bridges Ministry, reverts to Ministry of Works From Lateef Taiwo The Governor of Edo State , Monday Okpebholo has ordered the immediate freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice and also the reverse of the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to the Ministry of Works. The Governor…
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64-Year-Old,3 Others Remanded Over Theft of N24.6 million in Benue
From Lateef Taiwo Benue Police Command has arraigned a64-year- old security guard, Emmanuel Iorhemba, and three others all of Tse- Agberagba in Konshisha Local Government Area of the state before a Makurdi chief magistrate court for alleged conspiracy and theft of N24. 6 million from a filling station. Prosecuting police officer Inspector, Godwin Ato, during…
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Works minister summons contractors handling federal roads in Niger.
From Lateef Taiwo The minister of works David Umahi has directed the contractors handling the construction of federal roads in Niger state to appear before him today Friday to explain the slow pace of work. “I delibrately travelled by road from Abuja to see the condition of the roads by myself to attend a Stakeholders…
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Ekiti Pensioners Praise Governor Oyebanji for N4.6bn Gratuities Payment and Bus Donation
Pensioners in Ekiti State have expressed their deep appreciation for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s efforts to improve their welfare. The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Ekiti State Branch, Joel Akinola, commended the governor for the release of N4.6 billion to pay outstanding gratuities for both state and local government pensioners within just one…
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Court Reschedules Judgment on Femi Falana’s Defamation Suit Against VeryDarkMan
A Lagos High Court has postponed the judgment on a defamation suit filed by prominent human rights activist Femi Falana, SAN, and his son, the popular musician Falz, against social media influencer Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The court has set a new hearing date for January 23, 2025. VDM appeared in court…
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NNPC Announces 1.8mbpd Oil Production, Aims for 2mbpd by Year-End
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a significant increase in its crude oil and gas production, reaching 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4 billion standard cubic feet per day (scfd), respectively. This development was shared at a press briefing on Thursday and reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to meet the…
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Delta Assembly Passes Electricity Power Sector Bill into Law
The Delta State House of Assembly has passed the Electricity Power Sector Bill, 2024, into law, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve electricity supply in the state. The bill, which was fast-tracked, passed after its third reading during a plenary session on Wednesday, presided over by Speaker Dennis Guwor. To facilitate the swift…
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William Gallas Urges Arsenal to Pursue Victor Osimhen in January Transfer Window
Former France international and Arsenal legend, William Gallas, has urged the club to make a serious move for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in the upcoming January transfer window. Currently on a season-long loan at Galatasaray from Serie A’s Napoli, the 25-year-old striker has been impressive, scoring eight goals in just nine appearances for the Turkish…