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Opposition political parties across the country have accused ruling parties in states and their governors of undermining democracy at the local government level by inaugurating their chairmen and councillors without conducting credible elections. They described most of, or all, the…
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja – The Nigerian Army has commended the lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Karimi for building and donating Forward Operating Base in Egbe, Yagba East Local Government Area of the State. The Nigerian Army…
A civil society organization, CSO, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, has expressed concern over a lawsuit filed by Kogi State, with the support of other states, to challenge the legality of the Economic and Financial…
As part of efforts to address the rising insecurity in Kogi West senatorial district of Kogi State, Senator Sunday Karimi has constructed and handed over a fully furnished and equipped military base to the Nigerian Army authorities. The military base, located in…
The commission’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Oyewale said that Akinduro allegedly obtained money under false pretence and committed stealing by conversion. Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has commissioned a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Egbe, Yagba East Local Government Area, to combat insecurity and insurgency in Kogi State. The newly commissioned FOB in Egbe was built and…
The Phase 2 of the Nigerian National Volleyball League Division 1 and 2 Championship has kicked off in Umuahia, Abia State with 19 States competing for glory. The Volleyball League, which is for male and female categories, is being played…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared oil mogul, Bolaji Akinduro wanted over alleged fraud. The EFCC, in a statement urged the public to provide information on Akinduro’s whereabouts. The anti-graft agency said his last known address is…
The recently held cultural fiesta in Columbia, United States of America, put together by U.S resident Nigerians to mark 64th Nigerian Independence Day celebration has been described as remarkable and shall remain evergreen in the minds of Nigerians based in…
Anambra State Ministry of health has busted an illegal wine factory which produces all manner of exotic drinks, faking authentic products. The Ministry, working in collaboration with a state paramilitary Agency, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA BRIGADE) has arrested…
< h2>Vice Chancellor is taking Michael Okpara University to the Global Stage – Head of Public Relations Unit Ubadire Aguwa says. The newly appointed Head of the Public Relations Unit in the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Mr Ubadire…
Wife of the Abia State governor, Pricillia Otti, has urged parents and guardians to make eye health of their wards a top priority as the state joined to mark this year’s World Sight Day yesterday. Mrs Otti spoke yesterday in…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has stated that while his administration makes concerted efforts to tackle banditry, the ultimate fate of the state’s security rests in God’s hands. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with Vice President Kashim…
Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has urged governors across the country to prioritize education in their budgets and create investment policies in universities. Gov. Uzodimma stated this at the maiden convocation lecture of Federal University of Birnin Kebbi (FUBK),…
He said that following credible intelligence received by its enforcement officers, the factory was raided and 2000 cartons of fake wines were discovered. Anere said that among items discovered at the factory, known as Aliban, on Onowu Street, off Enugu-Onitsha…
A joint task force of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade and the Presidential Task Force Against Economic Sabotage and Oil Vandalism have unearthed a syndicate that’s involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit alcoholic beverages in Onitsha,…
Enugu State Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, Ngozi Enih has charged the girl-child to challenge all the norms and biases detrimental to her growth and development. Enih gave the charge in Enugu at a summit to mark…
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has served disconnection notices to its customers over electricity debts amounting to over N200 billion. In a statement by its spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh, the company disclosed this on Friday. Consequently, EEDC electricity customers under…
Nigerians are urged to prioritize eye health as World Sight Day is observed today. Ophthalmologists have highlighted the importance of early detection and treatment of eye issues to prevent vision loss or blindness. Parents are encouraged to take their children…
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sacked its acting National Chairman, Illiya Damagun, despite a Federal High Court order restraining the party from removing him. In a statement, the opposition lawmakers coalition’s spokesperson, Hon Ikenga…