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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has provided clarification on his recent trip to Bangkok, Thailand, asserting that the journey was for vacation purposes and to undergo medical checkups aimed at maintaining his fitness. Speaking to newsmen upon his return to Nigeria, Governor Adeleke...
In a significant development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, wanted over alleged fraud. Serving during former President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration between 1999 and 2003, Agunloye has come under scrutiny...
In a surprising turn of events, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State unveiled the 2024 Budget on Wednesday in front of a five-member state Assembly. The atmosphere, however, was charged as Speaker Edison Ehie, backed by a recent ruling from the Rivers State High Court affirming his...
In a recent statement, the Rivers State Government defended its controversial decision to demolish and reconstruct the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, attributing the move to structural defects arising from a recent explosion. According to the Rivers State Commissioner for Information...
The Rivers State Government has commenced the demolition of the state House of Assembly complex, purportedly for renovation. Video footage captures bulldozers dismantling the building from the roof down to the ground. The government justifies this decision, citing structural defects resulting...
In a heated session before the Senate Committee on Trade and Industry, Minister of Trade and Industry, Anite Doris Uzoka, faced condemnation over the alleged allocation of N1 billion for a foreign trip to Geneva, Switzerland, as part of the 2024 budget. Senator Adams Oshiomhole criticized the...
In a startling revelation, the Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake, accused influential figures in Nigeria of being the masterminds behind the sponsorship of banditry and terrorism through illegal mining activities. Alake made these explosive claims during a session before the House of...
The Rivers State House of Assembly Complex has been demolished by the state government, leaving the public bewildered and questioning the motives behind such a drastic measure. Reports suggest that the demolition, ostensibly carried out for renovation purposes, has sparked speculation and...
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has raised eyebrows by asserting that Nigeria, often dubbed the "Giant of Africa" due to its vast population, lacks the evidence to justify the title. Speaking at the launch of Osita Ogbu's book, "Development as Attitude," in Abuja, Jonathan...
In a candid address to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Minister Betta Edu voiced concerns about the inadequacy of the proposed budget for her ministry in the 2024 fiscal year. Defending the budget before the committee on Tuesday, Edu...
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