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Arraignment of suspended CBN governor Godwin Emefiele and Sa’adatu Ramallan Yaro, on charges of corruption and conspiracy stalls

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Just In: Again, Emefiele, Sa’adatu Yaro’s arraignment stalled

The suspended CBN governor and his co-defendant, Ms Sa’adatu Ramallan Yaro were also not in court, while heavy security that…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, hits the ground running, inspects construction works on Abuja-Lokoja road a day after his inauguration

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PHOTOS: Works Minister Umahi inspects Lokoja-Abuja highway day after his inauguration

Gov. Yahaya Bello commended President Tinubu for appointing Umahi as Minister of Works,adding that ”the minister is a field man…
Dr Akil Khalfani, Pan African Diaspora Ambassador to the Ooni of Ife, explains why novel, Things Fall Apart, is still valued after 65 years

Books

Why ‘Things Fall Apart’ is still valued 65 years after – Don

Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe’s debut novel, and his two other classics, Arrow of God and No Longer at Ease,…
Stakeholders urge NDDC to entrench partnership in the development of the Niger Delta Region by holding quarterly PSD forum for budgeting.

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Stakeholders charge NDDC to entrench collaboration in Nigeria Delta development

The stakeholders further resolved that the NDDC should focus on projects that would benefit the people of the region,
Rivers Police Command says its officer who killed a father of three, Alafuro Peterside, in Port Harcourt on August 4 is still being detained.

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Rivers: CP Emeka gives update on policeman who shot father of 3 dead

The late Peterside was shot dead by a policeman before his wife and his three children close to a popular…
Kano state government screens over 41, 056 people, places 238 on treatment during its Tuberculosis testing week, says health commissioner

Health

Tuberculosis: Kano govt. places 238 on treatment

This is apart from 305 patients, including 44 children already on Tuberculosis prevention treatment before the testing exercise, according to…
Kalu

Politics

Deputy Speaker Kalu sends message to LP’s Chinasa after tribunal victory

Kalu made the offer the suit filed by Chinasa to nullify his victory was dismissed by tribunal.
Delta State Govt approves N34 billion to build Police Divisional Headquarters across the 25 LGAs, ahead of the proposed State Police.

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Oborevwori assigns portfolios to commissioners, none for information, justice

The governor’s approval for assignment of portfolios is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government,…
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

Metro

Traditional religion worshippers demand Isese Pilgrimage Board

By Adebisi Sogbade After at least four states of the South West declared August 20 a public holiday for the…
NiHSA

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How DG, Director cornered jobs for ‘their people’ in NIHSA

In a swift reaction, the Chairman of the committee, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, said the committee frowned at the revelation that…
Osun

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I-G to Nigerians: Stop taking complaints against police to social media

Egbetokun said his mission of Police administration was to put in place professional, service-driven, rule of law-compliant and people-friendly police…
Tinubu assents to Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill

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Tinubu appoints new bosses for NIMC, Technical Aid Corps

President Tinubu also directed the commencement of 90-day pre-retirement leave for the outgoing NIMC DG, Engr Aliyu Aziz, with effect…
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori suspends Rector, Bursar of Delta Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku for over alleged misconduct and financial breaches

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Oborevwori swears in 26 commissioners, warns against ethnic politics

Oborevwori said that the commissioners should continue the process of filling job vacancies in the ministries, departments and agencies but…
Rivers Govt arrests pastor, seals church over electrocution of five people during the welding of a giant billboard in Port Harcourt

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Pastor arrested, church sealed over electrocution of 5 people in Port Harcourt

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers Government has arrested an assistant pastor and sealed a church (names withheld) over electrocution of…
African Union suspends Niger over military coup

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African Union suspends Niger, rejects engagements of private military companies

The decision to suspend Niger from AU membership was made by the Peace and Security Council of the AU Commission…
Police arrest three suspects over alleged vandalisation of electricity cables in Iwopin community of Ogun state.

Metro

Police smash 3 notorious cable vandals in Ogun

Spokesperson for Ogun police command, SP Omolola Odutola in a statement identified the suspects as Saliu Ashimiu, Awolu Ibrahim, and…
APC planning to cause civil unrest ahead governorship poll - Edo Govt

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‘No more paper files’- Edo govt to deploy e-platforms for governance

Edo State Head of Service, Barrister Anthony Okungbowa said staff would no longer be required to move files from one…
Police confirm arrest of 122 suspects over alleged attack on official residence of factional Speaker of Rivers Assembly Martins Amaewhule.

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Police rescue 5 kidnapped passengers, 4 others in Rivers

The Rivers Police Commissioner added that on August 15,2023 one Future Wokoma and Gift Eze of Ahoada East Local Government…
Special Adviser to Governor Yahaya Bello, Abdulkarim Isah, aka ECOMOG quits APC, joins SDP ahead of November Kogi governorship election

Politics

Kogi election: Gov. Bello’s aide joins SDP, says APC dead

ECOMOG, who was an elected local government chairman, was removed and later appointed as a special adviser to the governor.
Katsina

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Gov. Radda inaugurates committees on TSA, pension reform, forest management

The Katsina State Chief Executive urged them to come up with robust suggestions on how to better implement TSA in…
Katsina Governor, Dikko Radda promises to provide state-of-the-art equipment to ensure quality medical care to patients across the state.

Health

Katsina governor visits hospitals, promises to enhance healthcare sector

Governor Radda spent quality time with patients in various hospitals, during which he interacted with them and assured them of…
CSOs writes President Bola Tinubu over alleged attempt to thwart the justice at the Kano State Election Petition Tribunal through bribery.

Politics

CSOs write Tinubu over over alleged plan to bribe Kano tribunal judges

The CSOs submitted the petition to Governor Abba Yusuf after a peaceful protest which took them from Kofar Nassarawa area…
Plateau Rep Yusuf Gagdi, felicitates former Governor Simon Lalong on his inauguration as Minister Labour and Employment by President Tinubu

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Gagdi felicitates Lalong, says he’s labour friendly leader

The member representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam federal constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has…
Sen. John Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, promises to transform the sector despite not being an active sports participant

Sports

Enoh vows to transform sports sector despite not being ‘an active participant’

Enoh also used the occasion to send a goodwill message to Nigerian athletes representing the country at the ongoing 2023…
Naira

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Wale Edun assumes duty at finance ministry

Edun said President Bola Tinubu has set goals on macro, fiscal and monetary policies, and measures for the country to…
Saudi Arabia

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Tuggar promises to unveil ‘four Ds’ foreign affairs policy for Nigeria

Tuggar said said the new policy will be geared towards repositioning Nigeria at the pinnacle of visionary and global decision…
Court dismisses suit seeking to stop FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, AEPB from arresting and prosecuting Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Abuja.

Metro

Rivers man escapes lynching for robbing sex worker after patronizing her

The man whose name could not be ascertained, had allegedly snatched a bag of money belonging to a sex worker…
Rep Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau) denies report that he called for probe of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over subsidy payment and removal.

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Reps panel reschedules hearing on job racketeering

The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, said this was to enable heads of agencies, parastatals, departments and…
A regional court in Germany dismisses a woman’s lawsuit over health issues that she claimed were side effects of the coVID- vaccine

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German court rejects lawsuit alleging COVID vaccine side effects

The woman had demanded compensation for pain and suffering she claimed were caused by a vaccine.
30 students Edo state-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, wrote exams and graduated while they were abroad in the past two years.

Education, Top Stories

Revealed: How 30 students of AAU wrote exams, graduated while living abroad

A member of the Special Intervention Team (SIT) of the University, Mr. Austin Osakue, revealed this last weekend, while submitting…
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