Katsina govt
16 Aug
The Katsina Government says a special electronic court is underway to handle corruption cases and related offences in the state. READ ALSO:Police foil bandits’ attack, rescue seven victims in Katsina The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Musa Danladi made this known in Katsina, when he received delegates from the state Anti-Corruption Commission…
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The problem of financing the project led Asiodu to recommend that the government sells five percent of the country’s 60 percent in the joint ventures with Agip, Philips and Shell to raise $500million which was deposited in an escrow account.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesarea, after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had "hit a structure" in the central town on Saturday. "A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister's residence in Caesarea. The prime minister and his wife were…
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested Auwal Danladi Sankara, a serving Commissioner for Special Duties in Jigawa State, for alleged infidelity with a married woman in a secluded area of the state. Sankara, who is the son of a former senator, was reportedly caught in the act inside his vehicle, parked in an uncompleted…
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Oyo State, and indeed Nigeria, stands in solemn reflection as we bid farewell to a distinguished leader, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho. His recent passing at the age of 86 has left an indelible mark on the hearts of many, as we honour a life defined by service, integrity, and commitment to the community. Chief Koleosho…
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