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N’Delta Stakeholder Commends Ogbuku-Led NDDC

Mr Douye Karikarisei, a Niger Delta stakeholder has pointed out that among all the intervention agencies and MDAs set up by the Federal Government, the present Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is the most effective in the region. This, he said, was made possible through the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola TInubu, which has...
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2.2m Households To Receive FG Cash Transfer

The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Tanko Sununu, has disclosed that over two million poor households have been captured in the social net to receive the Federal Government’s cash transfer soon. Sununu, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, said the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to alleviating...
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40 Passengers Still Missing In Sokoto Boat Accident

Rescue operations are underway to save over 40 lives in Kwakwazo town, Goronyo Local Government Area, Sokoto State, after a boat conveying villagers to Girongo market capsized. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), which confirmed the development, said the tragic boat accident occurred on Sunday, August 17. According to the agency, so far, 10 individuals...
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Hale, Hearty Akpabio Returns From Vacation

On Monday, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio announced his return from London, United Kingdom (UK) for a brief vacation. This was as he promised Nigerians robust legislative engagements when the Senate resumes from recess. This was contained in a press statement issued by his media office in Abuja addressing the notions that the Senate President was...
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INEC Declares PDP Candidate Winner Of Ibadan North

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared, Folajimi Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof Abiodun Oluwadare, of the University of Ibadan, made the declaration on Saturday night at the Collation Centre located in Ikolaba High...
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Police Confirm Arrest Of INEC Officials With N2.5m Cash

Police yesterday confirmed the arrest of two persons identified as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and others for alleged electoral offences during Saturday’s by-election in Ogun State. In a statement, spokesman CSP Omolola Odutola said they were arrested in Iperu Remo, during the Remo Federal constituency by-election. According to her, the INEC officials were...
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How My Govt Spent N54bn On School Renovation, By Otti

Abia State Governor Alex Otti yesterday dismissed the allegation by former Commissioner for Information Eze Chikamnayo that his government N54 billion on the renovation of schools with nothing to show for it. Chikamnayo had challenged Otti to provide a comprehensive breakdown of how his government spent the money. However, the governor said Chikamnayo should find...
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