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Obaseki accepts Shaibu’s apology 1 week after he begged for forgiveness
Obaseki said Shaibu’s ‘unwarranted provocations’ caused him severe personal discomfort. Recall that the rift between the governor and his deputy recently festered as Obaseki sent Shaibu packing from Government House and relocated his office to another building. Trouble started for Shaibu when he filed a petition to stop a purported impeachment move against him by Obaseki and the Edo State House of Assembly.
Tinubu inaugurates committee on tax reforms
President Bola Tinubu has, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, inaugurated the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms.
Police arrest 2 suspects over killing of US embassy staff in Anambra
Police investigation showed that seven people were killed in the attack on the convoy of the US embassy officials on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, along Atani, Osamale road in Ogbaru LGA, in Anambra. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Echeng Echeng while speaking on the incident on Thursday, May 18, 2023, said a Joint Security Task Force comprising of police tactical teams and troops of the Nigerian Army and Navy, have raided the suspects’ hideout at Ugwuaneocha community in Ogbaru LGA.
Ohanaeze, Afenifere warn Jonathan against his interest in 2023 presidency
Jonathan, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was reported to have recently said he would join the presidential race on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Muhammadu Buhari endorsed his candidacy. Recall that last week Friday, when a group of protesters stormed his office in Abuja asking him to join the race, the ex-president calmed them down and told them to watch out.
Former Oyo Governor Alao-Akala dies at 71
January 12, 2022 12:17 PM The former governor reportedly battled a terminal ailment for a while before he died. Former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao Akala is dead. According to Daily Trust, the former governor's death was confirmed on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, by sources close to the late politician. Details of his death are still sketchy but the politician was said to have battled a terminal ailment before his death. Alao-Akala died at the age of 71. Details later….
President Buhari to deliver Independence Day address 7am Friday
September 30, 2021 7:10 PM Media outlets are enjoined to hook up to network services of the NTA and the FRCN for the address. President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation at 7 am on Friday, October 1, 2021, as part of activities lined up for the 61st Independence Anniversary. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity made this known on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in a statement titled, ‘October 1 independence anniversary: President Buhari to broadcast to the nation’.
Aregbesola urges governors to sign death warrants to decongest prisons
Authors: Byao Wahab July 24, 2021 1:22 PM Aregbesola wants governors to share in the burden of decongesting prisons. As part of measures to decongest prisons nationwide, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has called on state governors to sign the death warrants of the 3,008 condemned criminals waiting for execution.
ASUU threatens to embark on strike again over unpaid salaries
June 20, 2021 1:46 PM The union has called on President Buhari to wade into the matter to save the affected members, as well as the future of education in Nigeria. Dr. Lazarus Maigoro, Chairman, University of Jos chapter of the union, who stated this in a statement on Saturday, in Jos, added that the Federal Government had also withheld the check-off dues of the affected members.
Aisha Buhari says COVID-19 is a sign that God is not happy with us
While calling for more efforts on the fight against coronavirus, she urged Nigerians to pray for peace, progress and sustainable development as the country marks its 60th independence anniversary. She said, “The world is no longer the same as a result of the pandemic and the pandemic is a sign that almighty God is not happy with us. “We need to pray for forgiveness.
Kano govt quarantines 2000 Almajiri kids to curb coronavirus spread
Today at 6:11 PM Tell your friends The Kano State government says it has quarantined 2000 almajiri kids to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the state. Kano govt quarantines 2000 Almajiri kids to curb coronavirus spread./ Picture used for illustrative purpose. (Punch) Tsanyawa said that the trainees were selected from medical doctors, nurses, community health workers and laboratory scientists.
Coronavirus rises to 111 as NCDC confirms 14 new cases in Lagos and Abuja
According to the NCDC, nine of the new cases reported on Sunday, March 29, 2020, were recorded in Lagos while the remaining five were confirmed in Abuja. This has brought coronavirus cases in Lagos and Abuja to 68 and 21 respectively. The agency said all the new cases have mild to moderate symptoms and are currently receiving care. Below are the states where coronavirus cases have so far been recorded.
Okorocha says APC may stop to exist after Buhari’s administration
Senator Rochas Okorocha has said that the ruling All Progressive Congress may no longer exist at the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The senator representing Imo State said the ruling party may lose power in 2023, unless steps are taken to preposition the party leadership.
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