Rivers lawmakers’ defection
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A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has fixed January 21, 2025, for ruling on whether the seats of the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who allegedly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be declared vacant or not.
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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Asset Rise Limited and Lancaster Farms to enhance food security and create employment opportunities for Nigerians. The NSE President, Mrs. Margaret Oguntala, said shortly after signing the MoU on Wednesday in Abuja, that the agreement would open more employment opportunities for…
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The Cross River Judicial Service Commission, has suspended four magistrates and some judicial service staff over acts of misconduct, corruption and judicial malpractices. Mr. Peter Ene, the Commission’s Secretary, announced the suspension in a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Calabar. Ene listed the suspended magistrates to include, Ushie…
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The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant. In a court filing, the US Department of Justice urged a shake-up of Google's business that includes banning deals for Google to be the default…
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The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, a passed a vote of confidence on the administration of Mr. Christopher Maikalangu as Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The Chairman of the House Committee on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary Matters, Frederick Agbedi, said thhs while addressing journalists after a meeting with officials of AMAC in…
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