Mr. Ize Iyamu
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Top echelons of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State on Thursday rallied the people of Esanland who make up the Edo Central Senatorial District to support and vote for the party's governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 21st governorship election. Leading the pack of political leaders, a former Governor of the state,…
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Elderstatesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark has again called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to immediately implement the 2014 National Conference Report to re-unite the Igbos to the position they occupied before the civil war. He spoke yesterday when a delegation of ten Igbo leaders visited to celebrate his 97th birthday,…
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The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has reacted to the news of interim attachment of three Presidential aircraft undergoing routine maintenance in France. Speaking through the Special Adviser to the President on Communication and Publicity, Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of…
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Nigerian troops have arrested 23 suspects involved in oil theft and thwarted an attempt to steal oil valued at N943 million. This was announced during a briefing in Abuja on Thursday by Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, who provided an update on the military's ongoing operations across Nigeria. Buba highlighted the success of…
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The National Coordinator of the federal government Sector-Wide Approach (SWAP) Dr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq has said that one of the criteria for accessing the Basic Health Care Provision Fund is that states must provide 35 percent counterpart funding and also show evidence of progress in revitalization of primary health centres in their areas. He observed that…
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Senator Shehu Buba Umar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the withdrawal of his chieftaincy title of Mujaddadin Bauchi for allegedly insulting the state Governor Bala Mohammed. In a letter addressed to the Emir of Bauchi, Senate Committee Chairman of National Security and Intelligence, expressed his shock at their decision, noting that…
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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Centre for Crisis Communication and scholars commended a new book "Impactful Public Relations in Customs Management" at the unveiling during the 2nd Economic Confidential Public Lecture in Abuja this week. The 12 chapters offer guidance on effective public relations practices, covering various topics, including stakeholder engagement, media relations,…
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Ahead of local government elections in Kano, opposition parties Thursday challenged the credibility of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to conduct free and fair polls. Besides, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) faulted the N10 million and N5 million placed on chairmanship and councilor nomination forms respectively. KANSIEC chairman, Professor…
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The mobile court set up by the Kwara State government to prosecute environmental offenders on Thursday convicted 21 offenders, just as 12 others are awaiting trial. The Director of Environment, Mary Mustapha, disclosed that the convicts were fined between N2,000 and N10,000. According to the spokesman of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC,)…
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Plateau State governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang and the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) have agreed to collaborate to curb substance abuse and drug trafficking. They expressed their preparedness for the renewed partnership in their remarks on Thursday 15th August 2024 when Governor Mutfwang…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been applauded for the directive that crude oil be sold to the Dangote Refinery in Naira. The Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative (NYAGGI) which bared its mind on the issue called on President Tinubu to ensure the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). NYAGGI led by Comrade…