Former commisioner, who is presently the Zamfara state’s APC Publicity committee secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Danmaliki Gidan Goga, was arraigned before the Upper Shari’a Court in Gusau on charges bordering on defamation of character of Governor Bello Matawalle as well as inciting public disturbance. Presenting the case, Counsel to Governor Bello …
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The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, and the Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe have asked President Muhhamadu Buhari to swear in the already screened board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Abaribe who made the call when the President sent the 2019/2020 budget for the Commission to …
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Nigerian Former President, His Excellency,Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, would be conferred with honorary degree during the 17th convocation of the Igbinedion University, Okada, (IUO) November 30th 2019. The vice chancellor of the institute, Prof Lawrence Ezemonye, who disclosed this during a press briefing at the University’s Senate Chambers in Okada, …
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Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Acting Executive Director Projects, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, had threatened contractors handling NDDC projects to mobilise back to site or be ready to face harsh consequences. Ojougboh, who gave the directive while addressing newsmen, said this had become necessary following President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s avowed commitment …
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Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has warned members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to shun unnecessary travels during their service year to avoid road mishaps. Obaseki, represented by his Deputy, Philip Shauibu, gave the warning during the passing out parade of the 2019 Batch …
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The civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) , Delta state chapter, and other Community base non profit organisations, engaged by “Catholic Relief Services” under Global Fund Malaria Grant, to work on Advocacy and Accountability on Global Malarial Project, have called on both State and Local Government Authority …
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has challenged ex-governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido, to come up with proves that he was involved in the scandalous Malabu oil deal. In an interview , Lamido had said Jonathan compromised the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last governorship election in …
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The management of Delta Polytechnic, Ozoro, has banned the use of face caps by students on campus. The rector of the polytechnic, Prof. Job Akpodiete, gave this order at the weekend shortly after the burning of more than 5,000 face caps seized from students. Akpodiete, represented by the Dean of …
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The Iduwini Volunteer Force (IVF), former Niger Delta militants have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the minister of Niger Delta ministry affairs, Godswill Akpabio The group also called for the “urgent return” of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to the supervision of the presidency. In a released signed …
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Residents of Ugbogui,Iguobarnor and Ikoha communities have appealed to Edo state government to look into the issue of cattle grazing in their communities. Some of the residents, in separate interviews on Friday in Benin, said majority of farmers have stopped farming because cows eat their crops after planting. They said …
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