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IPOB Debunks Link To Simon Ekpa

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday, distanced itself from the conviction of the self-acclaimed leader of the “Biafra Government in Exile”, Simon Ekpa, in Finland. This is as the group warned against linking IPOB to Ekpa and insisted he has no ties with the group’s detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. New Telegraph had earlier...
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ONSA Tackles El-Rufai Over Ransom Allegations

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has tagged as “Baseless” the allegation by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai that the current administration has been paying ransom or offering inducements to criminals In a statement issued on Monday, ONSA’s Director of Legal Services, Zakari Mijinyawa, said El-Rufai’s claims were “Not only false but...
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FG Pushes For Increased Domestic Health Financing

The Federal Government has called on state governments and private sector players to match its increased investments in health financing by committing more funds to reduce the burden of out-of-pocket spending, which continues to push millions of Nigerians into poverty. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the appeal on Monday...
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Why I Dissolved My Cabinet – Bago

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has explained that his decision to dissolve his cabinet was based on a mid-term performance review, revealing that while some appointees performed exceptionally well, others failed to meet expectations. Speaking to journalists after the valedictory State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Minna, Bago said the move was...
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AMMBAN Flags Risks in Hasty Deploymen

The Association of Mobile Money & Bank Agents in Nigeria has cautioned against a rushed approach to the implementation of the geo-tagging of Point of Sales terminals in the country as mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The stance of the association was disclosed by the acting National President of AMMBAN, Dr. Obioha Oti,...
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Amaechi Ally Urges Judiciary To Nullify Rivers LG Polls

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called on the judiciary to nullify last Saturday’s local government election in Rivers State, describing the exercise as a “vote allocation” rather than an election. Eze, a close ally of former Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, said in a statement that residents of...
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Alia Inaugurates 17 Commissioners In Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Monday swore in 17 newly appointed commissioners, charging them to serve with loyalty, accountability, and close ties to their communities. Speaking at the Government House in Makurdi, Alia dismissed speculation that he plans to replace his deputy, Dr. Sam Ode, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. He...
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