Author: Alex Enemanna
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How we recovered N2.5bn from dead civil servant — ICPC
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency on Monday said it has recovered over N2.5 billion illegal payment in the bank account of a deceased staff of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission boss Bolaji Owasanoye was at the second National Summit on Diminishing Corruption in Abuja. Owasanoye said about N16 billion…
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Ondo governorship election: Sanwo-Olu drums support for Akeredolu
Ahead of the Oct. 10 governorship election in Ondo State, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has drummed support for Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his re-election bid. Sanwo-Olu who is also the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council for Ondo State, said that the sterling performance of Akeredolu in the state…
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Kogi LG polls: SDP lists guidelines for participation
The leadership of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP), in Kogi State, has released guidelines and schedule of activities for its participation in the Local Government election slated for 12th December 2020. The statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Jethro Olusegun Solomon, puts the cost of the nomination form for chairmen at N100,000,…
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Ondo guber: Akeredolu candidate to beat, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has declared that its candidate in the election and incumbent governor of the state, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu will be a candidate to beat on October 10. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Alex Kalejaiye said the intimidating credentials paraded by Akeredolu is the core reason opposition…
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Akwa Ibom APC sets up reconciliation panel
The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to settle the differences among its members, which robbed the party of victory in previous elections. The chapter has set up a committee to reconcile aggrieved members and other stakeholders while calling for genuine forgiveness and peace among its members. Chieftains and…
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Col. Dare exemplary leader, patriot, SSA Political extols former Senatorial aspirant
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated a former Kogi West Senatorial aspirant, Col. Yomi Dare (retd) as he marks birthday. Omoluabi says Col. Dare has devoted his youthful age fighting for the unity, indivisibility and territorial integrity of the Nigerian nation. Describing him as…
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Varsity suspends lecturer for impregnating student in Rivers
The Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has suspended a lecturer, Dr. Rowland Igwe for allegedly impregnating a student of the institution. It was learnt that the university indicted the lecturer for allegedly intimidating and assaulting the lady before impregnating her. Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele confirmed the development in his Twitter…
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Laycon wins Big Brother Naija Lockdown Edition
Olamilekan Agbeleshe has emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 5. Fondly known as Laycon, the young lad beat 19 other housemates to be crowned the winner of this year’s reality television show. He led by 60 per cent votes followed by Dorathy with 21.85 per cent votes. However, Nengi had 15.03 per cent…
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FG cautions civil servants against taking part in labour strike
The Federal Government has warned civil servants against participating in the planned nationwide strike called by the organised Labour. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and its affiliate unions had called on workers to embark on an indefinite industrial action on Monday over the price of petrol and electricity tariff. But in…
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Attack on Zulum shocking, unfortunate — Ortom
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom had condemned the attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, in which about 15 persons are feared killed and others injured. Governor Ortom, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, described the attack as shocking and unfortunate, expressing sympathy with his Borno State…