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The South East caucus of the House of Representatives on Wednesday visited the wife of Late Hon. Ossy Prestige, Mrs. Precious Ossy Prestige to condole with the family over the death of the member representing Aba North/Aba South, describing it as painful and shocking, Newsextra24 reports. The delegation which was …

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT BUHARI APPROVES FORMATION OF TRILLION NAIRA COMPANY TO ADDRESS INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Public Private Partnership styled Infrastructure company named Infra-Co with an initial seed capital of N1 Trillion. It is envisaged that, …

As a former Lagos State Governor, Pa Lateef Kayode Jakande, marks his 90th birthday on Tuesday, July 23, here are quick facts to know about the nonagenarian politician: 1. He was a journalist 2. He first worked with the Daily Service and then in 1953, joined the Nigerian Tribune where …

AN APPEAL TO IGBO IN LAGOS TO STAY AWAY FROM ANY FORM OF PROTESTS ANYWHERE IN LAGOS ON FEBRUARY 13 2021. As the leader of NDIGBO in APC Lagos I am using the good offices to make a passionate appeal to all Igbo in Lagos to stay away from any …

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed, has said some states in the Southwest region of Nigeria don’t want to accommodate other tribes. He was reacting to the recent development in some states in the Southwest where herdsmen were asked to leave. The governor was speaking as a Special Guest of …

China’s broadcasting regulator has banned the BBC World Service from airing there, according to a report in Chinese state media. The news follows a move by Britain’s communications regulator last week to strip the state-run China global television network of its broadcast license in the U.K. According to the state …

After The Botched Shege Ka Fasa: Northern Youths Set To Float Arewa Security Marshalls After failing to set up the botched northern security organisation, “Operation Shege Ka Fasa,” leaders of the Coalition of Northern Youths (CNG) have concluded plans to float another ouitfit known as “Arewa Security Marshalls”. They said the …

Ugwuanyi inaugurates state water corporation board to drive government’s turn-around programmes Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Thursday, inaugurated the newly constituted Board of the State Water Corporation, headed by a foremost consultant in the water industry and the first Managing Director of the corporation, Engr. Innocent O. Diyoke, …

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has blamed his Benue State counterpart, Governor Samuel Ortom, and his ‘lack of foresight’ for the negative perception of Fulani herders in the country. Speaking on the theme “The role of the Media in Promoting Peace and Unity in Nigeria”, which marked the closing ceremony …

As part of the efforts to further strengthen the security outfit for optimum performance, the Ondo State Executive Council has approved the procurement of additional 20 operational vehicles for the state Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps. Commissioner for information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo in a press briefing shortly after …