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Buhari to Nigerians: I’ll fight for the poor, underprivileged

On: October 1, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari says he will use his second term in office to improve the lives of Nigerians by paying closer attention to the poor and the underprivileged in the society. A statement by Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, in Abuja on Tuesday said Buhari made his feelings knownContinue Reading

I’m working tirelessly to end Jukun, Tiv crisis – Gov. Ishaku

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku said on Tuesday that he was working tirelessly with his Benue counterpart Samuel Ortom to end the crisis between the Tiv and Jukun in the border area of the states. Media Aide to the Taraba governor, Mr Bala Abu, said this in a telephone interview withContinue Reading

CSO calls for further amendment of electoral act, broadcast code

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: Judiciary

With: 0 Comments

A Civil Society Organisation, The Integrity Friends for Truth and Peace Initiative (TIFPI) has stressed the need for further amendment of the 2010 Electoral Act and the National Broadcast Code to enhance the country’s electioneering process. The organisation made the call in a statement signed by Mr Livingstone Wechie, itsContinue Reading

BYSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen, councillors in Bayelsa

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: Politics and Governance

With: 0 Comments

(FLOWERBUDNES) Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC) on Tuesday issued certificates of return to eight elected Local Government Area Chairmen and 105 Councillors in the just concluded elections. Presenting the certificates at the commission’s Secretariat in Yenagoa, BYSIEC acting Chairman, Mr Remember Ogbe, said the event was historic in theContinue Reading

U.S. air regulators ban some Apple laptops on flights

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: Foreign

With: 0 Comments

US Air Regulators ban some Apple Laptops on flight Some MacBook Pro laptops are being banned on flights in the United States amid Apple’s recent statements saying that batteries in several units pose fire risks, Bloomberg reported. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Bloomberg that it was “aware of the recalledContinue Reading

For Stealing $600, FAAN suspends officer at Yola Airport

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: Metro and Aviation

With: 0 Comments

Aviation Authority suspends staff for $600 theftContinue Reading

Benue ministerial nominee pledges protection of Nigerians interest

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

Minister designate George Akume says the interest of the country will be paramount in the discharge of his duty when he is alloted a portfolio.Continue Reading

Police Rescue Remaining Four Abducted ‘RCCG Pastors’

By: Lara Olaniyi

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

The Ogun State Police Command says it has rescued the remaining four persons abducted in the state. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed this on Saturday following the rescue of a woman, Mrs Ibelegbo Chidinma, who was also kidnapped earlier. The five victims believed to beContinue Reading

Flood sweeps away FCT High Court finance director at Galadimawa

By: Lara Olaniyi

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

A heavy flood has swept away the Director of Finance, Federal Capital Territory High Court, Mr. Tony Okecheme. Okecheme was on his way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in his official 2017 Toyota Camry when his car got stuck in the flood at Galadimawa roundabout, Abuja. The finance directorContinue Reading

October 2023 (Page 158)

Buhari to Nigerians: I’ll fight for the poor, underprivileged

I’m working tirelessly to end Jukun, Tiv crisis – Gov. Ishaku

CSO calls for further amendment of electoral act, broadcast code

BYSIEC issues certificates of return to elected chairmen, councillors in Bayelsa

U.S. air regulators ban some Apple laptops on flights

For Stealing $600, FAAN suspends officer at Yola Airport

Benue ministerial nominee pledges protection of Nigerians interest

Police Rescue Remaining Four Abducted ‘RCCG Pastors’

Flood sweeps away FCT High Court finance director at Galadimawa

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