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Some political parties in Katsina State have commenced discussions to form a coalition against the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2027 general election. Alh. Mustapha Inuwa, a former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made this known in Katsina on Wednesday, while addressing some People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders. The News Agency of…
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The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Cross River has vowed to take over the Senatorial and House of Representative seats the state’s North Senatorial District from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general elections. APC Chairman in the state, Mr Alphonsus Eba, stated this while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Calabar. The News Agency…
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep grief over the passing of Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, the Galadiman Kano and a senior kingmaker in the Kano Emirate. Sanusi, who died at 92 after a prolonged illness, is survived by many children and grandchildren, as stated by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, on Wednesday. Among his children…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved N16.5 million for 33 sports associations in the state to prepare for the 22nd National Sports Festival scheduled from May 16 to May 30. The state athletes for the festival are also expected to commence closed-door camping with immediate effect. The Secretary to the Ogun State Government…
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The Plateau Government has set up a committee to establish a State Council on Health to boost qualitative healthcare delivery. Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau Commissioner for Health, inaugurated the 20-member committee on Wednesday in Jos. Baamlong said that the committee’s responsibility was to develop and implement strategic plans to improve the health and well-being of…
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The Imo House of Assembly, on Wednesday, screened and confirmed two Commissioner-nominees forwarded by Gov. Hope Uzodimma. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two nominees were Mr Benard Ikewuoha and Dr Chioma Egu. The Speaker, Mr Chike Olemgbe, announced that the governor had earlier sent the names of the nominees for screening…
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DSP Abiodun Zechariah has been posted to the Police Command in Osun as its new spokesperson, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The new spokesperson will replace SP Adeoye Adeola, who had been transferred to the Police Command in Ondo State. A statement by the outgoing spokesperson in Osogbo on Wednesday, stated that the…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the recruitment of 34 resident doctors for a seven-year residency training to enhance health-care delivery in FCT. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and Social Media, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday.…
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A boat mishap at Akede community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa has claimed the lives of two people. The accident occurred on Tuesday evening when a speedboat collided with a fishing boat leading to the death of two women on board. Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the Police in the state, DSP…
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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, Senator Osita Izunaso, has described the newly signed Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 as a transformative step toward realising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The new law, which repeals the Investment and Securities Act 2007, introduces key reforms…