Governor Umar Namadi
6 Jan
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…
2 Jan
The Jigawa State government says a whopping N413 million has been set aside to purchase 50 motorcycles and four vehicles in line
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A 51-year-old man, Jido Samson, on Thursday appeared before an Ikorodu Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly assaulting his wife. Samson, whose address was not provided, was charged with assault, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, ASP Aminu Isaac, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Jan. 20 at about…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has obtained a bench warrant from the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja, against Jubrin Buba, a staff of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for refusing to appear for arraignment. The case of the Federal Republic of Nigeria vs Jubrin Buba…
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Kemi Badenoch is known by people for many things: her intellect, her rise within the Conservative Party, and her distinction as Britain’s first Black woman leader of a major political party. But above all, she has built a reputation as a straight-talker, someone who doesn’t mince words and isn’t afraid to call things as she…
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Nigerian media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has encouraged Nigerian politicians and officials to wear traditional attire when attending functions outside the country. He made this statement in a post on his verified X account on Thursday. He wrote: “I think Nigerian politicians and officials should wear traditional attire even more when they are out of the…
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Xiaomi Corporation ("Xiaomi" or the "Group"; stock code:1810), a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things ("IoT") platform at its core, today announced the launch in international markets of Redmi Note 14 Series. This latest line-up includes 3 devices that take Redmi Note to the…
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The House Committee on Public Accounts is beaming its searchlight on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Shell Petroleum over alleged money laundering, fraudulent deductions, and other financial crimes by their staffers. The committee, chaired by Mr Mike Etaba, dropped the hint during the hearing of a petition by Maiden Systems Ltd against Sterling…
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Turkey’s national flag carrier on Thursday said that it has resumed flights to the Syrian capital Damascus after a break of nearly 13 years, state news agency Anadolu reported. Anadolu reported that a plane with 349 passengers took off from Istanbul International Airport for Damascus on Thursday morning in first such flight since April 2012.…
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A 36-year-old man, Nibras Isah, was on Thursday remanded by a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly attempting to rape his neigbour’s 12-year-old daughter. Isah, who resides at Ungwan Sanusi in Kaduna, is charged with attempted rape. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, who did not take the plea of the accused, ordered that he should be…
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Kebbi Government says it has increased expenditure for secondary schools’ feeding programme from N200 million to N350 million monthly. Gov.Nasir Idris made this known during a “thank-you” visit to Suru, Koko/Besse and Maiyama local government areas on Thursday. He said “this is designed to enhance the quality and quantity of meals to entice students to…
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In a powerful display of solidarity with the Akwa Ibom State workforce, the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has once again showcased his renowned spirit of benevolence and compassionate leadership. This inspiring moment unfolded during the New Year Thanksgiving service of the Nigeria Union of Journalists hosted in the governor’s hometown, Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit…