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Zulum proposes Chinese leadership model for Nigeria

03.11.2024
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has proposed that Nigeria consider adopting the Chinese model of leadership selection, which emphasizes a structured, merit-based system over traditional elections. The governor made this suggestion at the 24th National Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineers held at the Nigerian Society of Engineers headquarters in Abuja, according to...
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Contractors lacking needed equipment will lose contract, Umahi warns

03.11.2024
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned contractors handling government projects sternly, emphasising that any contractor lacking the necessary equipment promised in their bid will face contract termination. Umahi said this during a stakeholders’ meeting to address ongoing developments on the Lagos-Calabar highway, which aired live on NTA on Sunday. Umahi said, “Any contractor that...
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Governors united on proposed tax reforms – Katsina gov aide

03.11.2024
The Director-General of Media to Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State, Maiwada Danmallam, has stated that the proposed VAT Reform Bill currently before the National Assembly was a collective decision of all 36 state governors, not an individual initiative. Danmallam disclosed this in response to a question from our correspondent in Katsina on Sunday....
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APC sweeps Cross River LG poll, wins all 18 LGAs

03.11.2024
The ruling All Progressives Congress has won all 18 chairmanship positions in the Cross River Local Government elections held on Saturday, November 2. The Chairman of the Cross River State Electoral Commission and the election’s returning officer, Dr Ekong Boco, declared the results at the Commission’s headquarters in Calabar on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The...
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Edo gripped by renewed cult violence

03.11.2024
The renewed cult clash in Edo State has reportedly claimed 10 lives in the last five days at Upper Sakponba in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. It would be recalled that over eight persons were reported to have been killed as of Tuesday, October 29 in the area in a clash that...
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CAF ruling: FG assures Nigerians in Libya of safety

03.11.2024
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has affirmed the government’s commitment to protecting its citizens in Libya following a recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football against the Libyan Football Association. The CAF decision cited Libya for alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian team during a Nations Cup Qualifying Match. The Ministry, in a statement signed...
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C’River LG poll: APC wins eight council seats

03.11.2024
The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has clinched eight Local Government councils as the State Independent Electoral Commission released the first batch of results of the November 2, 2024 LG polls. The party won in Abi, Akamkpa, Akpabuyo, Bakassi, Bekwarra, Etung, Obudu and Odukpani in the results which were announced by the CROSIEC...
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UNIZIK, education ministry bicker over VC’s appointment

03.11.2024
Confusion is currently brewing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, following a disagreement between the authorities of the university and the Federal Ministry of Education over the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of the institution. Recall that the governing council of UNIZIK, led by Greg Mbadiwe, had on Tuesday, appointed Prof Benard Odoh as...
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Lightning kills 14 at Uganda refugee camp

03.11.2024
At least 14 people, including several children, were killed in a Ugandan refugee camp when lightning hit a makeshift church, officials said Sunday. Around 50 people were praying in the church in Palabek refugee camp in northern Uganda on Saturday evening when a heavy storm hit the area, police said. Fourteen people died when lightning...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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