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APC sweeps Benue LG poll, wins all 23 Chairmanship and 276 Councillorship seats

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a landslide victory in the Benue State local government elections held on Saturday, winning all 23 chairmanship positions and 276 councillorship seats. The elections were conducted by the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC). Announcing the results on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters...
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EPL: Man United scrape point away at Aston Villa

Man United’s winless run stretched to five games in a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa on Sunday that did little to ease the pressure on Erik ten Hag. Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar with the best effort from either side with a second-half free-kick but Man United have now failed to score in their last...
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I’m from respectful family – Davido

Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has clarified that he is from a respectful family, contrary to what many some people think. He explained that his occasional misdemeanours as a celebrity don’t mean he didn’t have a proper upbringing. Davido spoke during a courtesy visit to the Olu of Warri in Delta State on Saturday....
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Taraba gov swears in ex-speaker as special adviser, 16 perm secs 

Taraba Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Thursday, swore in Josiah Kente as Special Adviser on Political Matters, along with 16 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries at a ceremony held in the Executive Chamber of Government House, Jalingo. Speaking at the event, Kefas underscored the importance of integrity, professionalism, and dedication in public service. He urged the...
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N8.2bn property saved in eight months—FCT fire service

The Federal Capital Territory Fire Service says the agency recorded 271 incidents and saved 11 lives in the FCT from January to August 2024. The service’s acting director, Mr Adebayo Amiola, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the agency’s activities in Abuja on Thursday. Amiola added that the service also saved N8.23bn from the fire...
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The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...