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Nasir El-Rufai: Northern governors committed to ending farmers-herders clashes
The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has said that northern governors are committed to putting an end to the farmers/herders clashes by coming up with a permanent solution that will put the issue to bed.
Northern governors to wade into spat between Samuel Ortom, Bala Mohammed
The Northern State Governors Forum has expressed commitment to ending the nomadic grazing of cattle across the country as part of measures to resolve the herders-farmers conflict and end the activities of some criminal herdsmen.
PDP chair urges Rep Elumelu to reinvigorate opposition in green chamber
As part of reconciliatory moves, the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has met with the minority leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu and recognised him as the leader of the party in the green chamber.
Oyo governor reopens Shasha market
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday ordered the reopening of the popular Shasha market.
Oyo 2023: Why we adopted Governor Makinde for second term – PDP stakeholders
Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogbomoso Zone have risen in defence of their decision to adopt Governor Seyi Makinde for a second term in office, declaring that the governor has firmly positioned Ogbomoso’s economy on the global pedestal.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala pledges to rebrand, reform WTO
With her emergence yesterday as the first African and first female to be the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, unveiled her agenda, which include working with other members of the organisation in reforming and rebranding the global trade body.
APC boycotts Sokoto council poll
The Caretaker Committee Chairman, Sadiq Isah Achida, told reporters at the party’s secretariat the decision was based on wide consultations with stakeholders following lack of confidence in the composition of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC).
Rivers governor’s loyalists emerge PDP candidates for council poll
Both the PDP chairman Prince Uche Secondus and former Rivers governor Celestine Omehia have lost out to Governor Wike, in fielding candidates for the 17 April local council election.
APC: We’ll extend membership registration exercise
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed that it would extend the ongoing membership registration and revalidation exercise in order to ensure that nobody is left behind.
Nasarawa governor partners hunters to fight bandits
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has expressed his administration’s willingness to collaborate with hunters to curb insecurity in the state.
Nigerian governors agree on ranching system
The 36 state governors have reached a consensus on the need for Nigeria to transition into modern systems of animal husbandry that would replace open, night and underage grazing.
Kwara: Disengaged teachers protest new recruitment
“The government has decided to start the employment process all over again in January 2021. The government will open a new application portal for all the 2,414 and any other eligible persons to apply for SUBEB teaching jobs in relevant subjects to be advertised. This effectively nullifies the controversial employment process of 2018/2019,” the state government had declared.
Delta council polls: PDP presents flags to chairmanship candidates
The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday presented flags to its chairmanship candidates and their deputies in the 25 local government areas for the March 6, 2021 council elections in the state.
APC membership registration exercise in Kwara a sham – caretaker committee
Members of the Caretaker Executive Committee of the All Progressives congress (APC) in Kwara have rejected the ongoing membership registration and revalidation exercise in the state, describing it as a sham.
Kogi governor confirms ex-minister Fani-Kayode’s defection to APC
Bello, in a two minutes video on twitter, on Wednesday, said the defection of the minister to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is one of his acheivements as the chair of the youth mobilisation committee for the party’s membership registration and revalidation.
Niger bye-election: We had no pact with APC – APGA
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has stated that neither it nor its candidate had any agreement with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) before last Saturday’s Magama/Rijau House of Representative bye-election.
Governor Lalong: Northern governors to revive Ahmadu Bello legacies
The Chairman, Northern Governors Forum and Plateau Gov. Simon Lalong, on Tuesday said the forum would revive the legacies of the late Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello.
INEC commits to equitable distribution of extra polling units
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday allayed fears of stakeholders, especially political parties, on the distribution of new polling units it is planning to create ahead of the 2023 general election.
Governor Akeredolu: APC will continue to rule in Ondo for a long time
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will continue to rule the state for a long time to come.
SERAP asks World Bank to release information on $500 million electricity projects funding in...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the World Bank to release information on the $500million funding for electricity projects in Nigeria.
Senator Ajadi: Lai Mohammed behind Kwara APC crisis
The crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara state is traceable to the attempt by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed to make himself a godfather that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq must either defer to or be stampeded, Senator Suleiman Ajadi alleged on Friday.
Oyo governor urges NYSC governing board to reform programme to conform with modern realities
The governor, who gave the charge while receiving the Governing Board, led by its Chairman, Ambassador Fatimah Bala Abubakar, at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, equally urged the members of the NYSC board to make the scheme more relevant to contemporary national realities.
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OPC nabs four ‘kidnappers’ in Ibarapa
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A coalition of 44 civil society organizations, CSOs, have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to step aside or face impeachment by the National Assembly, if he can no longer ensure the security and welfare of the Nigerian people.
Saudi funds could help Real Madrid sign Kylian Mbappe this summer
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African editors condemn deportation of journalist by Mozambican authorities
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Israel: Coronavirus infections dropped 95.8% after both Pfizer shots
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