News from States
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BREAKING Supreme Court affirms Sule’s election as Nasarawa governor
The Supreme Court has declared Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress APC as duly elected governor of Nasarawa State. The apex court dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and its candidate, David Ombugadu, challenging the election of Abdullahi Sule as the duly elected governor of Nasarawa State. In a unanimous decision a five-member panel led…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Oborevwori as Delta governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Sheriff Oborevwori as Delta State Governor. The apex court dismissed the appeals of the candidates of the All Progressive Congress, Ovie Omo-Agege; Labour Party, Kennedy Pela and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Kenneth Gbagi. More details later…
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Alake, Nasarawa governor strengthen collaboration on mining sector development
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has described Nasarawa State as a worthy partner in the drive to develop mineral resources in Nasarawa state and Nigeria at large. Speaking while receiving Nasarawa state Governor, Abdullahi Sule on Thursday in his office, Alake stated that the Governor has provided immense support for the Lithium factory undergoing construction in Nasarawa…
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I-CSPJ condemns Police invasion of ABN TV, arrest of guest on air
The Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ) has expressed deep concern and disapproval of the recent police invasion of ABN TV and the subsequent arrest of a guest during a live programme in Umuahia in Abia State on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. According to field monitors from I-CSPJ, the police stormed the television station about 2.40 p.m. during…
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Why I want to succeed Obaseki – Ighodalo
Asue Ighodalo, a prominent lawyer based in Lagos and a top contender for the governorship seat of Edo State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared his intention to run for the office and continue the good work of Governor Godwin Obaseki, who will complete his tenure on November 12 this year. Ighodalo, who was accompanied by his wife,…
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Governor Eno welcomes new INEC REC, harps on neutrality, fairness
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has welcomed the new State Independent National Electoral Commissioner, Commissioner, REC, Mr. Isah Shaka Ehimeakhe to the State. The State’s new Resident Electoral Commissioner had paid a courtesy call on him, at Government House, Uyo, as part of his familiarization tour of the state. Governor Eno acknowledged the Commission’s record of conducting credible elections…
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Abdulrazaq commiserates with Oyo govt on Ibadan explosion
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara State governor and Chairman Nigerian Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has commiserated with the people and government of Oyo state on the tragic explosion that rocked parts of Ibadan late Tuesday. The governor’s message was contained in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday in Ilorin “On behalf of the people of Kwara State, I send our…
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Abiodun condoles Oyo State over Ibadan explosion
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a monumental tragedy. In a condolence message to his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, the government and the people of the state, Prince Abiodun regretted that the wanton loss of lives and the destruction of properties was due…
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Kwara govt shuts application portal after 8,373 applied for 300 jobs in 48hrs
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara State Garment Factory has shut the application portal recently opened to hire 300 production workers after it received 8,373 applications in less than 48 hours. A statement issued on Wednesday by the factory management in Ilorin, said the company was impressed by the response from the people. The management said that it shut the portal to…
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‘It is a crime to spray naira on musicians,’ NOA knocks Ogun monarch in a letter
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Olu of Owode Egba in Obafemi Owode local government area of Ogun state, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo, has apologised to the federal government over his alleged abuse of naira. Oba Sowemimo in a viral video, had knitted N1000 notes in form of a long rope of naira and sprayed it on the popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde…
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