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27 Apr
President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, is optimistic that the country’s young athletes at this year’s African U-18 and U-20 Athletics Championships in Ndola, Zambia, will do the nation proud.
8 Jan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has said that former governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and his political associates are working for the victory of the party flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the February 25 election. The PCC said that neither Fayose nor his supporters have come openly to say that they…
2 Jan
Social-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued oil-producing states for allegedly failing to account for the N625.43 billion recently paid to them by the Federal Government. The payment to Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Ondo, Imo and Cross River states covered 13 per cent oil derivation, subsidy, and SURE-P refunds. The refunds…
18 Dec 2022
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday, describing him, as an iconic leader whose impact would remain indelible in the memories of Nigerians. The governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media, Yinka Oyebode, joined other well-meaning Nigerians to celebrate President Buhari, whom he described…
12 Dec 2022
• Canvass adoption of technology to fight insecurity • Want transparency in applications of security votes Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, said on Sunday night that agitations by the Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and the Niger Delta militancy would be addressed through…

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The Hon. Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, has disclosed that his ministry has received express approval from the presidency to commence federal roads construction/rehabilitation in Kogi State. He also outlined the modalities being explored to expedite the works without delay. Umahi spoke during a visit to him by the Kogi State Governor, His Excellency…
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