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The Office of the President of the Senate has dismissed fresh allegations by former Senator Elisha Abbo, describing them as baseless and malicious. Abbo, who lost his Senate seat following a judicial ruling, accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of orchestrating his removal. He also alleged that Akpabio endangered suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has outlined five key thematic areas to tackle corruption and enhance fiscal transparency in Nigeria’s local government administration. This initiative was announced on Thursday during the launch of ICPC’s Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments in Nigeria (ACPP-LG). In his address, ICPC Chairman…

The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has said that a new Appropriation Bill for 2025 is being articulated to provide for critical development concerns in healthcare delivery, education, agriculture and infrastructure. Ibas also said that the anticipated budget will cater to create more employment opportunities for Rivers people and…

The Oyo State Government has begun the demolition of illegal structures, shanties, and indiscriminate truck parking along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway toll gate and other areas under high-tension power lines. The Executive Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security, Sunday Odukoya, said the exercise was necessary to prevent accidents and other safety hazards caused by the…

The National Counter Terrorism Center has handed over the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Maharazu Tsiga, and 18 other rescued kidnap victims to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The handover took place in Abuja on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and insecurity in the…

The Imo House of Assembly, on Thursday, hailed Gov. Hope Uzodimma for restoring peace and civil order in Orsu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The commendation was part of its resolutions and followed a motion moved by the member representing Orsu State Constituency, Mr Uche Agabige. In the motion, Agabige commended the governor…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal judgment, affirming the electoral victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo, as an affirmation of the will of Edo people. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja while congratulating Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa,…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on Lagosians residing outside Victoria Island to stay home and avoid adding to the already traffic gridlock caused by the closure of the Independence Bridge for repairs. Residents should reevaluate their travel plans for the coming weeks, Sanwo-Olu told reporters Thursday, following the Independence Bridge (which is headed…

The Nigerian military says its troops deployed in different operations , killed key terrorist commanders and several of their foot soldiers in the first quarter of the year. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known while briefing newsmen on operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. Kangye said the first…

The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Thursday apologised to Lagos residents and President Bola Tinubu for the disruption caused by the sudden closure of the Independence Bridge. Umahi made the apology when he toured the bridge in Lagos. He said that the closure of the bridge was for urgent rehabilitation of the collapsed…