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27
2025
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Kefas Swears In New Head Of Service

Kefas Swears In New Head Of Service

News
By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has sworn-in a new State Head of Civil Service (HOS). He is Dr. Ahmed Hamidu Kara. The ceremony took place Thursday, February 27, at the Executive Council (Exco) Chamber of TY Danjuma Government House, Jalingo,the State capital. In his remarks, Gov. Kefas advised the new HOS to introduce innovative strategies that would enhance the State's civil service system. The governor further tasked Dr. Kara to ensure an efficient and result-oriented workforce.  "The event aligns with my administration’s commitment to strengthening the civil service. "My government has high regard for the State's…
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Feb
27
2025
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APC More Focused, Determined To Win FCT -Minister

APC More Focused, Determined To Win FCT -Minister

News
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the nation's capital is more focused and determined to win the six Area Councils in the forthcoming Area Council elections and the 2027 general elections. The Minister, who spoke at a crucial stakeholders' meeting of the APC in FCTA, also stressed that members have identified the party's problems and are ready to confront them head-on. She warned that the selfish interest of some identified individuals should not override the party's collective interest. "I can see that APC in FCT is…
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Feb
27
2025
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Joy As FCTA Secondary School Receives Ultra-modern ICT Laboratory

Joy As FCTA Secondary School Receives Ultra-modern ICT Laboratory

News
It is an axiom that government alone cannot provide everything that the citizens need. It is a related axiom that when organizations and persons with capacity see that a government is doing its bit, then they partner with it to extend the frontiers of visible service delivery and fruits of democracy to the citizenry. So it was with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) as it received donation of a well equipped 20- person-capacity West African Examinations Council (WAEC)-standard Information Communications Technology (ICT) laboratory for one of its secondary schools. There was jubilation among staff and students of the remote…
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Feb
27
2025
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Bodija Explosion: Makinde Receives Relief Fund Cttee’s Report

Bodija Explosion: Makinde Receives Relief Fund Cttee’s Report

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has received the report of the Committee on Management/Disbursement of Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, noting that the state government will look into the recommendations and implement them as appropriate. Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor who also doubles as Chairman of the Relief Fund Committee, Barrister Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, said the event that led to the setting up of the committee was sad and avoidable. He noted that the state government responded to the explosion by putting in place several measures, including emergency services and post-explosion support services.…
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Feb
27
2025
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Babangida’s Truths and Half-Truths (1)

Babangida’s Truths and Half-Truths (1)

Opinion
Babangida’s truths and half-truths: Almost 60 years after, Ndigbo are still being made to pay a steep price for a crime – Igbo Coup – they never committed. The flip side is that ultimately, Nigeria is worse for it. Is anything likely to change even with Babangida’s uncommon candour? I doubt! But for summoning the courage to say this inconvenient truth, while the likes of Gowon are still playing the ostrich, even if it changes nothing, Babangida has done Nigeria a good turn. By IKECHUKWU AMAECHI To be sure, there is no earth-shaking revelation in General Ibrahim Babangida’s 420-page autobiography…
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Feb
26
2025
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UPDATE! Abduction: JS Tarka Varsity In Benue Shut

UPDATE! Abduction: JS Tarka Varsity In Benue Shut

BREAKING
By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Following the abduction of four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, authorities of the university have ordered the immediate closure of the institution for one week. A statement from the institution signed by the Registrar, Dr. John David, said the decision to close down the university, whose Vice Chancellor is Professor Isaac Itodo, was arrived at after consultations with relevant agencies and stakeholders. The contrived mid-semester break, according to the university management, was a clear demonstration of solidarity with students and parents affected by the abduction. The management also announced the…
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Feb
26
2025
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UPDATE! Abduction: JS Tarka Varsity In Benue Shut

UPDATE! Abduction: JS Tarka Varsity In Benue Shut

BREAKING
By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Following the abduction of four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, authorities of the university have ordered the immediate closure of the institution for one week. A statement from the institution signed by the Registrar, Dr. John David, said the decision to close down the university, whose Vice Chancellor is Professor Isaac Itodo, was arrived at after consultations with relevant agencies and stakeholders. The contrived mid-semester break, according to the university management, was a clear demonstration of solidarity with students and parents affected by the abduction. The management also announced the…
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Feb
26
2025
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Ex-Gov Obiano’s Trial: Witness Denies Knowledge Of N860m Allegedly Lodged In His Account

Ex-Gov Obiano’s Trial: Witness Denies Knowledge Of N860m Allegedly Lodged In His Account

Entertainment
The Tenth Prosecuting Witness, PW10,   Udochukwu Okparache, in the ongoing trial of former Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, told Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, that he was not aware of a total sum of N860m ( Eight Hundred and Sixty Million Naira) lodged in his company`s account by the Anambra State government. Okparache, a general contractor and owner of Youdooh Ventures Limited, made the disclosure while being led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, stating that when he inquired from his account officer to confirm to him what…
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Feb
26
2025
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South-East PDP Re-elects Odefa Chairman As Court Okays His Expulsion

South-East PDP Re-elects Odefa Chairman As Court Okays His Expulsion

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By Felix Durumbah, Abuja, and Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Confusion dogged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria's South East (SE) region as it elected a new Zonal Executive to man the party's affairs in the region, with Chief Ali Odefa re-emerging Zonal Chairman. The election, which took place on Wednesday, February 26, came on a day that the Federal High Court,Abakaliki, Ebonyi State -also in the region -validated Odefa's expulsion from the party for anti-party activities. Justice Hilary Oshomah affirmed the decision of the party's Oguduomwor Ward Executive Committee (Exco) in Onicha Local Government, Ebonyi State, which had booted Odefa…
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Feb
26
2025
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Gunmen Kidnap Four Female Students Of JS Tarka Varsity

Gunmen Kidnap Four Female Students Of JS Tarka Varsity

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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Gloom enveloped the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Benue State, as four female students of the institution were abducted by gunmen. The students were abducted from within the university premises between 8:30pm and 9pm on Tuesday, February 25 this year. The university was formerly known as Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM). A university source told Peopleandpolitics.net that the students were going for night studies when they were kidnapped between their hostels and the North Core area of the school campus where they were heading to. The source named the victims as Emmanuella Oraka, Fola,…
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