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Aide defends Okowa's senatorial ambition, faults claim of missing N1. 3trn Delta money
34+ min ago (630+ words) former Chief Press Secretary to ex-governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State Mr Olisa Ifeajika has defended the senatorial ambition of his former boss while absolving him of alleged stealing of N1. 3 trillion state fund while he was in office. Ifeajika said…...
N155m money laundering trial: Court orders El-Rufai's ex-Co S, 1 other to open defence
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (324+ words) The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered Mr. Bashir Mohammed Saidu, a former commissioner of Finance and Chief of Staff (Co S) to former governor Nasir El-Rufai and his co-defendant, Mr. Ibrahim Murktar, to open their defence in the…...
Kano: Ganduje recognizes Emir Sanusi as Garo takes oath of deputy governor
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (232+ words) Ganduje made the declaration during the swearing-in ceremony of Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, as the the new Deputy Governor of Kano state. Recall the Ganduje had dethroned Muhammadu Sanusi as the Emir of Kano, in 2020, and installed, Emir Aminu Ado…...
Tinubu sends message to Kano new deputy governor Murtala Garo
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (165+ words) President Bola Tinubu has urged Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, the new deputy governor of Kano State to work assiduously alongside the governor to provide the leadership needed to accelerate the state's development. President Tinubu said this in a congratulatory message…...
Senate amends standing to on election of presiding, principal officers
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (297+ words) The upper chamber of Nigerian National Assembly, the Senate has again amended its standing rules, technically eliminating the chances of eligibility for fresh Senators " elect in the upcoming 11th National Assembly to aspire for principal and presiding positions. The amended rule…...
Benue APC peace meeting did not endorse automatic tickets " Dep Gov.
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (364+ words) The disclaimer was signed by Deputy Governor/Chairman Communiqu" Drafting Committee Dr Sam Ode and made available to journalists on Tuesday in Makurdi. According to Ode, the resolutions circulating in some national dailies did not originate from the official communiqu…...
Umahi signs Tinubu's nomination form, backs continuity for 2027 Election
21+ hour, 5+ min ago (237+ words) David Umahi, Nigeria's Minister of Works, has signed the nomination form for President Bola Tinubu's second-term bid, calling the move a "victory form" and a step toward ensuring the continuation of national development. In a statement issued by his Senior…...
Horror on Third Mainland Bridge as crash kills mother, daughter survives
14+ hour, 1+ min ago (331+ words) A devastating head-on collision on the Third Mainland Bridge has claimed the life of a mother, leaving her 30-year-old daughter as the lone survivor in a crash that has once again spotlighted the deadly toll of reckless driving in the…...
Tinubu asks Senate to confirm ministerial nominees, NMDPRA boss
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (481+ words) President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm two ministerial nominees and a chief executive officer for Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in line with constitutional and statutory provisions. The requests were contained in letters ready…...
Obi's exit sets Igbo presidency quest 20 years back " ADC Chieftain
20+ hour, 20+ min ago (294+ words) Obi's actions have created a major setback for the region's aspirations. "My worry is not if Peter Obi will win the presidency; my worry is that Peter Obi has pushed Igbo's 20 years backwards from getting the Presidency," he said. Hon....