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Okpebholo pledges compensation for Uromi 16 victims

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Monday pledged to compensate the families of the 16 slain hunters. They were allegedly murdered by a vigilante group at Uromi, Edo while on their way to Kano. He made the pledge when, in company of his Kano State counterpart, Abba Yusuf, he paid a condolence visit to the

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APC grants Otu automatic 2027 ticket

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River on Monday granted Gov. Bassey Otu and his deputy, Mr Peter Odey, an automatic ticket for the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the APC Secretariat in Calabar, the party’s Chairman, Mr Alphonsus Eba, urged other party members aspiring for political positions to begin their consultations. Eba clarified

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Bauchi Govt. wants traditional rulers support in security, dev. efforts

Bauchi Govt. wants traditional rulers support in security, dev. efforts Mohammed made the call on Monday when the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman and his entourage, paid him an homage at the Government House as  part of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Mohammed, represented  by his Deputy Auwal Jatau, emphasised the vital role of traditional rulers

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Gov Fubara salutes mothers on International Women’s Day Says: A Mother’s Love, A Nation’s Strength!

On behalf of my wife and family, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to all who embody the essence of womanhood in our dear state on this special occasion of Mother’s Day. I salute your unwavering love, care, strength, diligence, and the indispensable role you play in shaping our families and society. Mother’s Day is a

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Otti pledges prison reforms, justice for detainees in Abia

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving prison conditions and ensuring justice for detainees across the state. Otti announced that architectural designs for the renovation of correctional facilities had been completed and submitted for verification. He said this when the Chairman of the House Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Mr Chinedu

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2027: Ex-Gov. Okowa drums support for Oborevwori

Former Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Saturday called on the people of the state to support  incumbent Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori in his bid to return for a second term in office in 2027. Okowa made the call while addressing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  faithful in Ika North East Wards 3 and 4, at 

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INEC: Recall election costlier than constituency election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is more expensive to conduct a recall election than a constituency election. Special Adviser to INEC Chairman, Mohammed Kunna, made this statement during an online discussion on “INEC Regulation and Guidelines for Recall 2024.” The discussion also covered BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths. The event was

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I nearly quit 2023 presidential race, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu said he nearly guit the 2023 presidential race. The President said this at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development, and appreciated Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill and prayers as

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PDP Dismisses GOERGE NWEKE Allegations Against Governor Fubara, Accuses Wike of Sponsoring Falsehood

The Rivers State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted recent allegations made against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his allies by the state’s former Head of Service, George Nweke, describing them as baseless and politically motivated. Speaking at a media briefing in Port Harcourt, the party’s acting chairman, Robinson Nname-Ewor, accused the Minister

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No leakage of Presidential communications to senate under Lado- Akpabio

Sen.  Godswill Akpabio has commended the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate matters, Sen. Basheer Lado,  on ensuring that there are  no  leakages of private communication between the presidency and the senate. Akpabio,  who is President of the senate,  stated this on Thursday in the office of the special adviser, describing  his performance

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