US govt
8 Nov
A Nigerian living in the United States, Segun Adeoye, is set to sue the American government for about $400 million for what he termed unlawful detention. Adeoye, a medical doctor and specialist in family medicine, is seeking nearly $400 million in compensatory and punitive damages for his unlawful detention, according to the civil rights violation…
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The Rivers State Government has disbanded all local government and Ministry of Transport taskforces on road decongestion to address widespread complaints of harassment and extortion, The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Transport, Collins Onunwo, on Tuesday, stressing that it reflects the administration's commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of residents. The disbandment…
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The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), on Tuesday, partnered with the Department of State Services (DSS) to train its staff on cybersecurity. The training emphasized the importance of safeguarding personal and organizational systems against cyber threats. Speaking at the training, Director-General of NMCO, Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom urged staff to adhere to the cybersecurity guidelines…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said that the increasing use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorists, logistics supplies, as well as the support provided to them by informants, are significant obstacles in the fight against terrorism in the country. He described informants and logistics supplies to terrorists as oxygen…
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The acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oloyede has inaugurated solar powered water project at Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the borehole project is to strengthen civil-military relations, increase access to clean water and well-being of the community. Oloyede, represented by Commandant, Depot Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen.…
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Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha has proffered solutions to the lingering challenge associated with farmers-clashes responsible for the loss of lives and properties worth billions of naira in the country. Maiha, who briefed Mr. Wale Raji led House of Representatives committee on Livestock development on Tuesday at the National Assembly complex in…
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Citing the need for increased infrastructural development in the State, the Delta State House of Assembly has jerked up the 2025 budget proposal of N936 billion to N 979 billion earlier presented by the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori by 7.3 per cent. This increase therefore amounted to 7.3 percent, for the 2025 fiscal year against…
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has awarded a N1 billion contract for general rehabilitation of Argungu General Hospital in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris announced this at the flag-off for the construction of 1km road in Argungu town on Tuesday. READ ALSO:Shettima pays glowing…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Martins Ugwu who impersonated and used the certificate of his ‘best friend’ to secure a job at the Federal Ministry of Health. ICPC, had in February 2016, filed a 7-count charge before Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi, against Ugwu, for…
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Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday proposed an ambitious budget of N971bn for the 2025 fiscal year to the Enugu State House of Assembly. Titled "Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity", Mbah said the proposed estimates comprised N837.9bn Capital Expenditure, representing 86 per cent of the budget estimates, and a Recurrent…
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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has vowed the commitment of his administration to the development of sports, particularly at the grassroots level. While harping on the 'catch them young' initiative, the governor emphasised the importance of sporting activities in the development of a child. Aiyedatiwa stated this during the formal presentation of the overall…