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A High Court in Abakaliki on Monday, dismissed a suit challenging the defection of Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe from the PDP to the APC. Mr Sunny Ogbuoji sought an order to reinstate him as governor, instead of Umahi, who just defected to the party. Delivering his judgment, Justice Henry …

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Oba Saheed Elegushi and his entire household have been thrown into mourning following the death of his only son. According to the Will Nigeria, Oba Elegushi, the Ikusenla II, the Oba of Ikateland, lost his only son who recently clocked a year and seven months. The young lad is his first and only son from …

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The Federal High Court Abuja on Monday, fixed April 28 for Shamsudeen Bala, son of Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State to open his defence in an alleged fraud charge leveled against him. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) had filed a 20- count charge against Bala bordering on money laundering, forgery and failure …

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The Jigawa State Consumer Protection Committee (CPC), says it has seized six bags of adulterated hibiscus at Gujungu market, in Taura Local Government Area of the state. The Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Faruq Abdallah, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday in Dutse, that the committee apprehended six traders in connection with …

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The Attah and Paramount Ruler of Aiyede Kingdom, Ekiti State, Oba Alhaji AbdulMumini Adebayo Orishagbemi, narrowly escaped death after unknown gunmen attacked his Convoy on Sunday night at about 9:30 pm. The Traditional ruler, whose security guards provided by Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were withdrawn recently, was returning to Ijero Ekiti when …

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Court denies abba kyari bail – A federal high court in Abuja has refused to grant bail to Abba Kyari, a suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP). POLITICS NIGERIA learned that Presiding judge, Inyang Ekwo in a ruling on Monday, stated that the application has been affected by recent events following an order of a …

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Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine this February, the world has been divided with many nations condemning the invasion of the Russian forces whilst some countries have either abstained or showed support for Russia’s invasion. However, many nations are placing sanctions on Russia such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and more Western countries are …

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A group, Pro Emefiele 2023, on Sunday, commended Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for promoting agriculture and creating job opportunities for Nigerians. Chairman of the group, Muhammad Yusuf-Omale,made the commendation during a press conference in Kaduna . “He has promoted Agricultural development through Anchor Borrowers’ scheme, which has yielded …

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No fewer than 16,000 farmers in Sokoto State will receive free improved seeds and subsidised agricultural inputs, the state government has announced. The Sokoto State Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Aminu Abubakar, announced this on Sunday in Sokoto at the Agricultural Store in Kasarawa, Wamakko Local Government Area of the State. He spoke when the Legacy …

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Mr Zachariah Suleiman, an aspirant for the Southern Kaduna Senatorial seat on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has promised to provide effective representation if elected. Suleiman made the pledge on Sunday while declaring his ambition to contest for the senatorial seat at the zonal office of the party in Kafanchan. The former …

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The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, has organised a cultural dance competition to promote peaceful co-existence among the various ethnic groups in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau. Maj. Ishaku Takwa, the Media Officer of the task force, announced this in statement on Sunday in Jos, …

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The Niger Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by gunmen in Ebbo and Ndagbegi villages of Lavun Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Monday Kuryas, confirmed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Sunday. Kuryas said that the incident occurred …

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Blyden Okanni of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Ngor Okpala State Constituency by-election in Imo. Prof. Dennis Akoh, the INEC Returning Officer for the election, announced this in Owerri on Sunday. Akoh said that Okanni polled 9,248 votes to defeat his …

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