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Plateau Assembly has no plan to impeach Gov. Lalong-Speaker
From Gyang Bere, Jos The Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abok Nuhu Ayuba said the State Assembly has no plan to impeach Governor Simon Lalong over the current security challenges facing the state. He noted that the House will continue to stand with the people of Plateau State during their trial
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PWAN aids in cutting housing deficit, delivers Luxury apartments
By Maduka Nweke With the delivery of keys to them at the unveiling of Haven Residence Estate located in Abijo GRA, along Lekki Expressway, Lagos, about 28 Nigerians who subscribed to the newly built luxury apartments, smiled home feeling fulfilled. Haven Residence constructed by PWAN Haven is one of the 33 affiliate companies under Property
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Delta PCRC donates cash to 7 deceased officers’ families
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Delta chapter, has presented cash donations to seven families of deceased police officers in the state. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Delta, DSP Bright Edafe, on Wednesday in Asaba, said the command made the presentations on behalf of the PCRC. “On Aug. 30,
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6 Anambra lawmakers dump APGA, join APC
The race to the Anambra State Government House, Agu Awka, took a twist on Wednesday when six members of the Anambra State House of Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 6 governorship polls in the state. Chairman APC
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Akure City FC appoints sports broadcaster as Sports Director
Akure City Football Club on Wednesday unveiled a sports broadcast journalist Michael Akintunde as its new Sports Director. The club’s Board Chairman, Kingsley Ossai, unveiled the new director at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure. He expressed optimism that Akintunde would bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new position. The News
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Buhari sacks Agriculture, Power ministers
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked two ministers. They are the Ministers of Agriculture, Mohammed Sabo Nanono and his Power counterpart, Saleh Mamman. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, announced this on Wednesday to State House Correspondents, He said the Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abubakar has been
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Navy Board approves new naval base in Kano
From Desmond Mgboh,Kano The Nigerian Navy has approved the establishment of Kano Naval Base in Kano State. This was disclosed, Wednesday, by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, when he paid a courtesy visit on the governor of Kano State Abdullahi Ganduje at his office. The Chief of Naval Staff
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Dana Air Chairman, Ogoro, elected President, Rimi Old Boys Association
Alhaji Ibrahim Francis Ogoro, Chairman, Dana Air, has been elected President, Rimi (St. John’s) College, Kaduna Old Boys Association. Ogoro, a 1971 graduate of the 72-year-old institution, emerged president of the association in an election held at its National Convention in Abuja and attended by more than 300 delegates. Other officers elected in the keenly
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Ember months: Lagos issues safety cautions to ferry operators
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has charged users of waterways in the state to be safety conscious. The LASWA General Manager, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, gave the charge in a statement issued to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday. He said the charge became necessary as the Agency begins its ember months safety awareness and sensitisation
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Suspected kidnappers invade Ekiti community, abduct husband, wife and two others
From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Residents of Ajebamidele area of Ado- Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, were on Tuesday evening, thrown into a state of intense fear as suspected kidnappers invaded the community and abducted a couple and two others. The incident which took place in Goshen Land Community in Ajebamidele had left residents in shock with
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NEC, Nigerians’ll hold you accountable, Buhari tells new NSIA Board
…urges institution to focus investments on boosting economic diversification …NSIA assets base now $3.5bn – Finance Minister President Muhammmadu Buhari has told the members of the newly inaugurated board of the Nigeria Sovereign Investments Authority (NSIA) that the National Economic Council (NEC) and Nigerians would hold them responsible for their stewardship. The President said this
Ajiboye resumes as TRCN Registrar
…pledges to pursue teachers welfare The Registrar of Teachers Registration Council (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye on Wednesday assumed duties for a final tenure of five years, with a promise to pursue the implementation of policies that would enhance teachers welfare in the country. At a rousing welcome by staff of the TRCN on Wednesday, following
Man remanded for allegedly raping daughter
An Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court, in Ado Ekiti, has ordered Emmanuel Bejide, 40, to be remanded in the correctional centre for allegedly defiling his daughter. The magistrate, Mojisola Salau, granted the remand order as requested by the police prosecutor, Sodiq Adeniyi, to enable him forward the duplicate case file to the office of the
Don’t set Nigeria ablaze with incendiary rhetoric, FG warns leaders
The Federal Government has admonished political, religious leaders and opinion moulders to stop spewing incendiary rhetoric capable of setting the country ablaze. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the admonition while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Sal Island, Cape Verde. NAN reports that the minister is in Cape Verde
Whose cause is IPOB really fighting in the S’East?
For some months now, tension has heightened in the South-East and parts of the South-South geo-political zones. The tension is owing to the activities of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN). The groups were accused by the Federal Government of being responsible for the burning down
JUST IN: CBN appoints 8 new Directors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the appointment of eight new directors to fill various vacancies. Mr. Osita Nwanisobi is now the Director, Corporate Communications Department. He had worked in acting capacity since October 2020, when his predecessor, Isaac Okorafor, retired from service. Also appointed Directors are Mrs. Elizabeth Omolara Fasoranti, who
Green Eagles’ Thompson Usiyan is dead
Thompson Usiyan, former Green Eagles of Nigeria player is dead. He died at the age of 65 in his Lamest, Redonda Beach home, California, United States. A family member of Usiyan put a call to Sokonnect about 12:15p.m to confirm the death. However, details about his death are still sketchy as at press time. It
Hurricane Ida: US city under curfew amid blackout
New Orleans officials have imposed a citywide curfew as large parts of Louisiana and Mississippi remain without power following Hurricane Ida. Mayor LaToya Cantrell said the curfew would last from 20:00 to 06:00 and police said there had been “several” incidents of looting in the city. Energy companies are working to restore power but
Japan finds black particles in Moderna vaccine
Japan has put a batch of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine on hold after a foreign substance was found in a vial. A pharmacist saw several black particles in one vial of the vaccine in Kanagawa Prefecture, according to authorities. Some 3,790 people had already received shots from the batch. The rest of the batch has
Afghanistan: Biden defends US pull-out as Taliban claim victory
*UK, Taliban in talks over further evacuations US President Joe Biden has defended his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan – a move which led to Taliban militants returning to power. Staying longer was not an option, Biden said in an address to the nation, a day after the end of a 20-year US
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