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Court orders forfeiture of Senator Saraki’s Ikoyi houses
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday ordered the interim forfeiture of two properties belonging to former Senate President Bukola Saraki in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Court orders interim forfeiture of Senator Saraki’s property
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, October 21, 2019, ordered the interim forfeiture of two mighty properties located in Ikoyi area of Lagos State belonging to the immediate past Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Timi Frank: What Senator Saraki’s appointment will do to Bayelsa
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Timi Frank, has expressed support for the reconciliation panel headed by the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki in Bayelsa State.
Court remands 52-year-old man over alleged N500, 000 theft
An Ilorin Magistrates Court in Kwara on Monday ordered the remand of 52-year-old Muhammad Lawan in prison custody for allegedly stealing the sum of N500, 000 cash from a parked vehicle.
We will build on General Bamigboye’s legacy in Kwara – governor
Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara on Saturday said his administration would build upon the legacies and achievements recorded by the first governor of the state, late Gen. David Bamigboye.
Nigeria must look beyond oil – Kwara governor
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for urgent measures to diversify the Nigerian economy and reduce the country’s reliance on crude oil.
Kogi guber: ADP candidate promises free primary, secondary education
The governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Kogi State, AbdulRahaman Ndakwo Tanko, has pledged to provide free education at the primary and secondary school levels if he is elected on November 16.
FBI suspect Joseph Oyediran jailed in Ilorin
A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, on Thursday, sentenced FBI suspect, Joseph Oyediran, to one year imprisonment for cheating and impersonation.
UNESCO donates N53m to establish smart classroom in Ahmadu Bello university
Prof. Ibrahim Garba, the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, says the institution had secured over N53 million from UNESCO-ICHEI for the establishment of Smart Classroom.
APC lauds EFCC for recovering N111 million from treasury looters
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on its recent recovery and handing-over of N111 million allegedly recovered from treasury looters in the state to the state Governor, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq.
Badminton: Anuoluwapo Opeyori refuses to gloat over Godwin Olofua’s defeat
Men's singles winner of the third edition of the Mutual Benefit National Badminton Championship, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, has said his 2-0 win over rival and doubles’ partner, Godwin Olofua, should not be seen as revenge.
Armed robbers attack NNPC mega station, behead sergeant
Dare-devil armed robbers on Saturday attacked Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) mega station in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.
FRSC returns N119, 000, other items recovered from Kwara accident to victims
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Omu-Aran Unit Command in Kwara State, has returned N119, 000 and other valuables recovered at the scene of a lone auto-accident in Omu-Aran to their owners.
NBS: 36 states, FCT generate N691.11 billion in first half 2019
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says in the first half of 2019, the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) generated N691.11 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
NBS: 36 States, FCT generated N691.11 billion as revenue in first half 2019
The National Bureau of Statistics says in the first half of 2019, the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory generated N691.11 billion as Internally Generated Revenue.
INEC considers November 16 for Kogi West senatorial election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will explore the possibility of using the Nov. 16 governorship election to conduct a fresh election for the Kogi West Senatorial district.
Group commends LAWMA’s employment of 20 disabled persons
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has hailed the Lagos Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) over its recent employment of 20 disabled persons.
Why we need stadium in each Imo local councils – governor
Imo state governor Emeka Ihedioha Thursday defended the construction of a stadium in each of the twenty-seven local government areas of the state.
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Ondo denies unconditional release of monarch from prison
Ondo State Government has denied a report that the embattled monarch of Ayetoro town in Ilaje Local Government of the state, Olorunmbe Ojagbohunmi, had been released from the prison unconditionally.
EFCC chief laments widening corrupt practices in Nigeria
The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, Tuesday lamented the widening scourge of corrupt practices pervading the country.
Ekiti pensioners hail governor for improved welfare in one year
Pensioners in Ekiti State have described the first year of Governor Kayode Fayemi in office as a “huge blessing to them” in terms of better welfare package.
Nigeria Police poorest paid in Africa – ex-PSC chief
Former Chairman of Police Service Commission, Chief Simon Okeke, has described the nation’s police officers as the poorest paid in Africa amidst risks taken in the line of duties.
EFCC confirms arrest of Instagram celebrity
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of a popular Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as ‘Mompha.’
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NFF chief Shehu Dikko sues for unity in football family
NFF’s Second Vice President/Chairman, League Management Company, Shehu Dikko, on Thursday called on the nation’s football family to unite than ever, as the present administration pursues the implementation of policies and programmes to take the nation’s game to higher heights.
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party wins Canada’s election
Television projections declared the Liberals winners or leading in 157 of the nation’s 338 electoral districts, versus 121 for his main rival Andrew Scheer and the Conservatives, after polling stations across six time zones closed.
HIV/AIDS: Nigeria, Africa lack political will to find solution – Group
The Coalition of Civil Society Network for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria has said that increased funding for curative and preventive intervention for HIV/AIDS will give rise to zero level response in Nigeria.
Workers shut down Kaduna Electric over unpaid salaries
Workers of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), on Tuesday, shut down the headquarters areas and outstation offices of the company across the state.
Students protest over mass failure in Lagos public schools — in pictures
Students of some public secondary schools in Lagos State have been protesting against mass failure following their promotional examination from SSSII to SSSIII.