Governor Nasir Idris
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The Kebbi State Government has directed security operatives to arrest buyers and sellers of agricultural inputs provided free of charge to farmers in the state. Governor Nasir Idris announced this during the distribution of agricultural inputs in Bagudo Local Government Area. The inputs were made available to farmers by a member of the House of…
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Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has enjoined the residents of the state and Nigerians at large to live in peace and good neighbourliness as the nation ushered in the New Year 2025. He made this known through his X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he advised the citizens of the state to embrace peace irrespective of…
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The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its influence over state governments and securing the presidency in the upcoming 2027 general elections. PDP National Treasurer, Ahmed Yayare, made this declaration while speaking on behalf of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) during a visit to Bayelsa State…
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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has expressed sorrow on the passing of notable businesswoman and socialite, Mrs Adebisi Edionseri, describing her death as a significant loss to the state and Nigeria. Mr Lekan Adeniran the Chief Press Secretary to the governor stated this in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday. The News Agency of…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that its foundation will be offering 1,000 free cataract extraction surgeries in Ogun State. The state-owned oil company revealed the initiative in a tweet on Monday, with the goal of improving lives and restoring sight. "Blindness can be avoided. Take advantage of this programme to get…
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The Chief Whip, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, (APC/Akwanga North Constituency), has disbursed N10 million as scholarships to 630 indigent students in his constituency, studying in various higher institutions. Ven-Bawa began the disbursement at his second edition of the Annual Value Addition Scholarship Empowerment Scheme in Akwanga on Sunday. The lawmaker, who is also the…
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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, convicted twice in separate cases since leaving office, goes on trial Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign financing in an alleged pact with the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi.
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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared set to evade arrest ahead of a Monday night deadline after anti-graft investigators asked for more time to enforce a warrant.
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The troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma has neutralised a notorious terrorist, Sani Russu in Zamfara. The troops also succeeded in various operations against terrorists in the state and recovered arms. This is contained in a statement in Gusau on Monday by the Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination…
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Trading in shares of Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways, has resumed after being suspended for more than four years, the Nairobi stock exchange said Monday.
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The Wangara community in Dutse Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa has praised Gov. Umar Namadi for awarding a vital road project in the area. The commendation is contained in a statement on Monday signed by the community’s spokesperson, Mallam Abbas Rufai. Rufai said that when completed, the road would connect four villages and open…
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Jailed former Malaysian leader Najib Razak moved closer on Monday to serving the rest of his sentence at home after an appeal court ruled he could use a royal decree supporting his claim.