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Oyebanji Warns Ekiti LG Bosses Against Misuse of Financial Autonomy

  Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged local government chairmen to avoid reckless spending and mismanagement that could undermine the financial autonomy recently granted to councils in the state. Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of projects facilitated by Felicia Ibiloye, Chairman of Ero Local Council Development Area, Oyebanji said that the intent of […]

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Labour Party to Establish Democratic Institute for Political Training

  The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has announced that the party will set up a Labour Party Democratic Institute aimed at training members, party agents, and aspiring politicians on democratic practices and political education. Abure made this known on Monday while receiving a delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI), […]

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Dasuki Intervenes as Sokoto Banditry Victims Languish in IDP Camps

  Victims of recent bandits’ attacks in Kuchi and Jabo districts of Sokoto State have continued to grapple with displacement and loss, as hundreds remain sheltered in overstretched Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps.   During a visit on Monday, the member representing Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency, Abdussamad Dasuki (PDP–Sokoto), provided immediate relief support to the affected […]

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Presidency Replies Atiku Over Hunger Claims

  The Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have once again locked horns, this time over comments by the opposition leader suggesting that Nigeria’s current hardship is comparable to the unrest that preceded the French Revolution of 1789.   Atiku’s remarks, which painted a grim picture of hunger and discontent in the country, drew […]

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FCT Minister Warns Pilgrims Against Absconding, Pledges Strict Measures

  The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, has cautioned Christian pilgrims travelling to Israel and Jordan against absconding, stressing that such acts tarnish Nigeria’s global image.   Speaking at a pre-departure orientation in Abuja for 142 intending pilgrims, Mahmoud underscored the Federal Government’s zero-tolerance for any behaviour that could bring […]