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Federal government, states, local councils share N693.529 billion for September
The Federal Government, 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory and 774 local government areas shared N693.529 billion as of September allocation disbursed by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).
We will not engage in fraud – RTEAN president
The new National President of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Alhaji Mohammed Musa, has pleaded with members of the association nationwide to close ranks and rebuild the association.
Flood ravages Rivers state, lawmakers angry with governor
As flood ravages many Communities in some local government areas in Rivers State, some Lawmakers have decried the inability of the Rivers State government to set up state Emergency response agency to take care of those facing disasters.
Gombe governor vows to recover alleged Ibrahim Dankwabo’s ‘loot’ at all costs
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has vowed to retrieve all looted funds and property allegedly taken away by the last administration of Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo even if it means losing the last drop of his blood.
Nasarawa governor submits 15 commissioner-nominees to assembly
Nasarawa Governor Engr. Abdullahi Sule on Wednesday submitted 15 commissioner-nominees to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
Adams Oshiomhole: Governor Obaseki considering dumping APC
Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, is contemplating dumping the ruling party.
Bayelsa guber: REC says satisfied with PVC collection rate
The Bayelsa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Monday Tom, says INEC is satisfied with the percentage rate of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection, promising that the body is adequately prepared to conduct the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state.
Ekiti partners private investors to finance key projects
Ekiti State government has hinted of its plan to enter into partnership with some private investors and development partners to finance key projects in the state.
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.
Federal government rates Jigawa high on provision of water supply
Federal Government has rated Jigawa State as number one in the provision of basic water supply to the citizens in the North West region of the country.
Plateau governor swears-in Langtang elected chairman
Governor Simon Lalong, on Wednesday, swears in Hon. Joshua Ubandoma Laven as elected chairman of Langtang LGA.
Governor Dickson: APC luring PDP members with cash, fake promises
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of luring members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with money and fake promises ahead of the November 16 governorship election.
Execution: Lagos begins audit of projects in 57 councils
Office of the Auditor-General for Local Governments in Lagos State has concluded plans to embark on state-wide project inspection exercise in all the 20 Local Government Areas, LGAs and 37 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs.
Bayelsa guber: 6,000 APC leaders, supporters defect to PDP
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has boasted that the November 16 governorship election would be worse for the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the opposition party which is not ready to campaign would not win one ward in the state.
Protest rocks OSOPADEC over alleged lopsidedness in recruitment exercise
Youth from the Ondo State Oil Producing Communities (OSOPADEC) on Monday protested over alleged lopsidedness in its recruitment exercise.
Police kill Ogoni kidnap gang leader
The Police in Rivers on Monday said they have killed “a notorious gang leader’’, Linus Lebari, 35, popularly known as Bobby/Devil, terrorising Ogoni area of the state.
Senator Kashamu: I joined Ogun guber race to fight impunity
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State in the last elections, Senator Buruji Kashamu, has faulted the claim that he was not serious about his governorship ambition.
Tribunal: Uba brothers’ petitions against Senator Ifeanyi Ubah lacked merit
In two separate unanimous judgments, the National Assembly/Legislative Houses Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Awka, has affirmed the election of the Chairman of Capital Oil, Chief Ifeanyi Ubah, as Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District.
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General Olonisakin tasks army on selfless service, professionalism
Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, Chief of Defence Staff, on Saturday tasked Nigerian Army to uphold the virtues of selfless service and professionalism to meet contemporary security challenges.
Ciro Immobile snatches Lazio draw as dramatic comeback denies Atalanta
Serie A leading scorer Ciro Immobile’s late brace of penalties helped Lazio wipe out a three-goal deficit in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Atalanta on Saturday.
BMO: NDDC forensic audit, another anti-corruption masterstroke
President Muhammadu Buhari’s order for a forensic audit of the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission from 2001 till date is another clear reflection of his total commitment to the fight against corruption, according to the Buhari Media Organisation.
Former IMF chief takes swipe at Donald Trump’s Twitter habits
Former IMF chief Christine Lagarde said President Donald Trump’s trade offensive against China could slash global economic growth and she critiqued his Twitter habits in an interview with US television program 60 Minutes.
National Assembly pledges better funding for Nigerian Army
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Sen. Ali Ndume and the House of Representatives counterpart, Mr Abdulrazak Namdas, have promised to ensure adequate funding for the Nigerian Army in the 2020 budget.
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Kogi guber: APC inaugurates campaign committees for Yahaya Bello-Edward Onoja in Lokoja
The All Progressives Congress in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State has inaugurated its campaign council and six different committees for the victory of the party in the election.
NIMC: National ID card renewal costs N5,000 payable through Remita
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says the renewal of the National Identity Card will cost five thousand naira (N5,000) payable through remita.
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).
35 Umrah pilgrims burnt to death in Mecca
Thirty-five pilgrims who were performing the lesser Hajj, also known as Umrah, have been burnt to death in a road accident.
Lagos screens 500 intending Christian pilgrims
The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has held a medical screening for 500 intending pilgrims at the Chapel of Christ Church, Alausa.