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Over 55% of Kano govt’s 1,557 projects completed – Commissioner
The Kano State Government says it has completed 867 out of the 1,557 projects so far executed by the administration of Gov. Abba Yusuf from its inception to date. The
Bayelsa governor: No regrets choosing Akpe as deputy
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said he has no regrets choosing Dr Peter Akpe as his deputy, describing the appointment as divinely
Son allegedly hacks 60-year-old mother to death in Ondo
— Police recover machete, arrest fleeing suspect By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Samuel Akoade, for allegedly hacking his 60-year-old
JAMB sets August 31 deadline for candidates yet to accept admissions
By Adewale Adesewa The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates with pending admission offers from the 2020 to 2025 admission cycles to accept or reject the offers
Flooding: FCTA reviews 47-yr old Master Plan, blames scavengers, ageing infrastructure
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has disclosed that it is reviewing the 1979 Abuja Master Plan to accommodate new realities in the capital city, even
NDLEA destroys N301bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos
— Marwa vows to dismantle drug cartels, financial networks— Sanwo-Olu, Customs CG, Navy pledge continued support By Kingsley Omonobi LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed
Keyamo writes IATA over Osubi Airport code
…directs airlines, aviation agencies to adopt official designation By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has urged the International Air Transport Association, IATA, to review
LG crisis: Police warn against forceful takeover of secretariats
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The Osun State Police Command has warned individuals and groups against any attempt to forcefully take over local government secretariats in the state. The
Middle Belt Forum rejects land allocation for cattle ranching
— Urges NASS members to summon livestock development minister— Calls for legal action against alleged unlawful land acquisition— Asks voters to reject governors who allocate community land without consent By
Osun election: INEC dismisses claims of ghost, hired voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims of ghost and hired voters in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, saying the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation
