President Muhammadu Buhari has attributed the partial closure of Nigeria’s border with Benin Republic to the massive smuggling activities especially of rice, taking place on that corridor. The Nigerian leader gave the reason during an audience granted his Beninois counterpart, Patrice Talon, on the margins of the Seventh Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD7), in Yokohama,… Continue reading MASSIVE SMUGGLING ACTIVITIES, REASON FOR BORDER CLOSURE-BUHARI
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BREAKING: MOTION CHALLENGING DETENTION COURT DECLINES SOWORE’S REQUEST
A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Evelyn Maha has declined the request by detained convener of , to hear his motion challenging his continued detention by the Department of State (DSS). Another judge of the court, Justice Taiwo Taiwo had, on August 8, 2019 granted the DSS the permission to detain Sowore for… Continue reading BREAKING: MOTION CHALLENGING DETENTION COURT DECLINES SOWORE’S REQUEST
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KOGI ELECTIONS: 128 TRADITIONAL RULERS GET STAFF OF OFFICE
The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has presented staffs of office to 128 traditional rulers in the state. He also restated his administration’s commitment to accord the traditional institution in the state due recognition. The governor made this commitment on Tuesday at the presentation to the traditional rulers and chiefs at the Glass House, Lokoja. About 314… Continue reading KOGI ELECTIONS: 128 TRADITIONAL RULERS GET STAFF OF OFFICE
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NDDC BOARD SACKED_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sacked the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC. The following persons were approved by Bihar to form the new board subject to senates approval: S/N Position Name State 1 Chairman Dr. Pius Odubu Edo 2 Managing Director Bernard O. Okumagba Delta 3 Executive Director Projects Engr. Otobong Ndem… Continue reading NDDC BOARD SACKED_Ada Nkong
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ZAMFARA STATE TO MARK 100 DAYS IN OFFICE WITH RUGA PROJECT
The Zamfara State Government says it will inaugurate Ruga project in the state as part of celebrations to mark 100 days in office of Governor Bello Matawalle. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bala Maru, announced this at a news conference on Monday in Gusau. He said the governor will formally launch the Ruga… Continue reading ZAMFARA STATE TO MARK 100 DAYS IN OFFICE WITH RUGA PROJECT
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PRESIDENCY CLARIFIES ABBA KYARI’S ROLE_Ada Nkong
Following the mixed reactions that trailed the Presidents pronouncement that Ministers were to come to him through the Chief of staff, the Presidency has clarified the role of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari, with respect to ministers . Reacting to media criticisms of President Buhari’s directive to ministers to… Continue reading PRESIDENCY CLARIFIES ABBA KYARI’S ROLE_Ada Nkong
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ELECTION TRIBUNAL SACKS DINO MELAYE_Ada Nkong
The National Assembly/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Lokoja on Friday sacked Senator Dino Melaye as the Senator for Kogi West. In its judgement, the tribunal ordered that fresh elections should be held in the senatorial district. Details later
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FEMI ADESINA,GARBA SHEHU REAPPOINTED_Ada Nkong
Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu have been re-appointed as special advicer media and publicity and Senior special advicer media and publicity respectively. A statement signed by Abiodun Oladunjoye ,Deputy Director (Information) says President Buhari also re-appointed Mr Laolu Akande as Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President. The President equally retained… Continue reading FEMI ADESINA,GARBA SHEHU REAPPOINTED_Ada Nkong
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WINIFRED OYO-ITA RETURNS TO WORK_Ada Nkong
According to the cable, embattled head of service, Winifred Oyo- It's has returned to work She is reported to have returned to her desk on Thursday following President Muhammadu Buhari's rejection of her offer to retire early, Oyo-Ita had last weekend sent in her letter directly to the president following pressure mounted on her to… Continue reading WINIFRED OYO-ITA RETURNS TO WORK_Ada Nkong
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