THE detained former governorship candidate of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ladi Adebutu has regained his freedom. He was released early Tuesday morning after being invited and quizzed by the Department of State Services. His release was confirmed by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya on Tuesday …
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has launched the construction of first flyover bridge at Ramat Park, Benin, as part of immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city. Performing the ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, Okpebholo said his administration would also construct two more flyover bridges at Dawson Road Junction …
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An EFCC witness, told an Abuja high court that Al-Duraq Investment Limited which was registered in 2021 got the contract for the construction of the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport in 2022. The witness, Musa Odiniya, who was a former director, of procurement the Bureau Public Procurement (BPP), made this …
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The police, on Tuesday, arraigned 10 traders before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court for allegedly tampering with post paid analogue meters, property of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defendants are – Olalere Alabi, 45, Segun Adesokan, 42, Rabiu Ishola, 42, Kabir Sanusi, …
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A Chinese national, Zhengjia Jin, is currently embroiled in a high-profile corruption case in Nigeria. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has leveled serious allegations against Jin, accusing him of stealing over N301 million from the Golden Diamond Industrial Manufacturing Company Ltd. The EFCC alleges that Jin embezzled the …
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I am delighted to announce the approval of a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for the workers of Benue State. This decision comes after thorough discussions with organized labour to better address the concerns of our workers. Our aim is to empower the men and women who keep our state …
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THE Ondo State Football Association has congratulated Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All progressives Congress on his victory at the Nov. 16 Ondo governorship election. This is contained in a message signed by the Chairman of Ondo State Football Association, Chief Dele Ajayi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …
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THE Naira on Monday depreciated at the official market trading at N1,690.37 against the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira lost N38.12. This represents a 2.3 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading date on Friday, November 15th when …
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A total of 70 suspected cholera cases and one death have been recorded in the Kariba District of Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West Province since a new outbreak began in November. The Ministry of Health and Child Care in a statement, said as part of the response, 1,007 out of a targeted …
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THE National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has commenced distribution of relief items to persons affected by 2024 floods in three communities of Kaduna South Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Mr Imam Garki, North West Zonal Coordinator of the agency, said during the distribution exercise in Kaduna on Monday that …
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