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MILITARY

Photos: Governor Of Niger State, Umar Bago Pays A Courtesy Visit To Lieutenant General Faruq Yahaya

On 5th June, 2023 the Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Umar Mohammed Bago paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruq Yahaya at the Nigeria Army Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Umar Mohammed Bago was accompanied by some of his allies to pay a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruq Yahaya at the Nigeria Army Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Photos: Governor Of Niger State, Umar Bago Pays A Courtesy Visit To Lieutenant General Faruq Yahaya

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: PDP, Atiku challenges Tinubu’s victory As Tribunal Resumes; Nasarawa Gov, Sule appoints SSG, 23 aides

PDP, Atiku challenges Tinubu’s victory Photo Credit: Naija News The Presidential Election Tribunal is once again in session, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, challenging the triumph of President Bola Tinubu in the election held on February 25, 2023.

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Today's Headlines: PDP, Atiku challenges Tinubu’s victory As Tribunal Resumes; Nasarawa Gov, Sule appoints SSG, 23 aides

POLITICS

Check Out Photos of Katsina State Governor and His Two Beautiful Wives

Umar Dikko Radda, a Nigerian economist and politician, has been inaugurated as the executive governor of Katsina State on May 29. Photo: Umar Dikko Radda and his wife, Zulaihat Dikko Radda On the Inauguration day, Dikko Radda alongside his two wives and children were seen at the inauguration ceremony that took place in Katsina State.

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Check Out Photos of Katsina State Governor and His Two Beautiful Wives

MILITARY

Photos: Governor Of Niger State, Umar Bago Pays A Courtesy Visit To Air Chief Marshall Oladayo Amao

On 5th June, 2023 the Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Umar Mohammed Bago paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall Oladayo Amao at the Nigeria Airforce Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Umar Mohammed Bago was accompanied by some of his allies to pay a courtesy visit to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall Oladayo Amao at the Nigeria Airforce Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Photos: Governor Of Niger State, Umar Bago Pays A Courtesy Visit To Air Chief Marshall Oladayo Amao

POLITICS

The Speaker declared that, under his direction, the state Assembly would work with other branches

Aliu Umar Yusuf, a member from Lokoja II, has been elected as the new Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly. Soon after Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello issued a proclamation inaugurating the eighth Assembly, Yusuf was elected Speaker. The Dekina Okura Constituency Representative, Enema Paul, was also chosen by the House to serve as the new Deputy Speaker.

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The Speaker declared that, under his direction, the state Assembly would work with other branches

POLITICS

Tinubu Meets With APC Govs At Aso Rock

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding his maiden meeting with governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). The meeting, being held in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, is attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima.

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Tinubu Meets With APC Govs At Aso Rock

OTHERS

Lamidi Apapa Has No Regard For Peter Obi, He Issued A Statement Castigating Him—Umar Farouk Says.

Umar Farouk, national secretary of the Labour Party, has accused Lamidi Apapa, interim national chairman of the opposition party, of disrespecting Peter Obi and making statements critical of the 2023 presidential contender. In an interview, he leveled this charge. The leader of the Labour Party noted that some unidentified group of people decided to suspend both him and Julius Abure, the party's national chairman, during an interview with Arise TV a short time ago.

  18 days ago ago
Lamidi Apapa Has No Regard For Peter Obi, He Issued A Statement Castigating Him—Umar Farouk Says.

POLITICS

They Said Peter Obi & Abure Diverted 200M & Now They Have Increased It To 400M — Umar Farouk

As the crisis in the Labour Party continues to occupy the front burner of public discourse, the National Secretary of the Labour Party, Umar Farouk has come out to counter the accusation levelled against Peter Obi by the self-proclaimed National Publicity Secretary of Apapa-led faction, Abayomi Arabambi.

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They Said Peter Obi & Abure Diverted 200M & Now They Have Increased It To 400M — Umar Farouk

POLITICS

People Voted Tinubu Believing He Would Emulate Things He Did In Lagos While He Was Gov- Umar Ganduje

Former governor of Kano state, Umar Ganduje in an interview, said he is not looking for any appointment from president Bola Tinubu. The former governor in the interview published by BBC Hausa as reported by The Cable, noted that if offered any appointment by the former Lagos state governor, he won't reject it.

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People Voted Tinubu Believing He Would Emulate Things He Did In Lagos While He Was Gov- Umar Ganduje

SOCIETY

FRSC cautions drivers against indiscriminate parking due to the lack of gasoline

The sector commander advised drivers to drive calmly and to avoid forming more than two lanes while purchasing fuel. The warning was given by Mr. Ahmed Umar, the FRSC Sector Commander, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ota, Ogun.

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FRSC cautions drivers against indiscriminate parking due to the lack of gasoline

POLITICS

Address me as Mallam Namadi, not his excellency – Jigawa Gov

The people of Jigawa State have been asked by their governor, Malam Umar Namadi, to refer to him as Malam rather than His Excellency, Umar Namadi. On Monday, at his inaugural address at Malam Aminu Kano Triangle in Dutse, he issued the call. He said, "With all sense of humility, I would use this opportunity to call you to do me the favor of addressing me as MALAM UMAR NAMADI rather than His Excellency, Umar Namadi."

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Address me as Mallam Namadi, not his excellency – Jigawa Gov

POLITICS

Ganduje to Aba Gida-Gida: Kwankwaso and I sold Government Houses

In news published by Daily Trust Newspaper, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, outgoing Governor of Kano state has said that the Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration in which he served as deputy governor began the sales of government properties in the state. Governor Ganduje made this statement in a recent viral Audio released by the media team.

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Ganduje to Aba Gida-Gida: Kwankwaso and I sold Government Houses

SOCIETY

Farmers Caught Killing Herdsman In Ogun And Using Body Parts For Ritual

A pastoralist named Umar Aliyu was reportedly killed by several farmers in the Imeko district of Ogun State. The four farmers also dismembered the bodies of pastoralists for ritual purposes, said Ogun State Police spokesman Abimbola Oyeemi, who confirmed the incident on Monday morning. Police arrested four people in Ijagunle Village, Imeko-Afon District, Ogun State.

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Farmers Caught Killing Herdsman In Ogun And Using Body Parts For Ritual

POLITICS

They Said Peter Obi & Abure Diverted 200M & Now They Have Increased It To 400M — Umar Farouk

Abayomi Arabambi, the self-described National Publicity Secretary of the Apapa-led faction, has accused Peter Obi of something, and Umar Farouk, the National Secretary of the Labour Party, has come out to deny it. This occurs as the Labour Party crisis continues to dominate the public conversation.

  15 days ago ago
They Said Peter Obi & Abure Diverted 200M & Now They Have Increased It To 400M — Umar Farouk

JUSTICE

Court lifts suspension order on LP chairman, Abure, others

On Friday, Julius Abure, the chairman of the Labour Party (LP), and other individuals who had been suspended from their positions were granted a stay of execution by Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High Court. Others refrain from parading themselves as LP national officials, such as the National Organizing Secretary, Clement Ojukwu, and National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara.

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Court lifts suspension order on LP chairman, Abure, others

JUSTICE

Court Lifts Suspension Order On LP Chairman, Abure, And Others

According to VanguardNews, Judge Hamza Muazu of the Abuja Supreme Court on Friday issued an order staying the execution of the suspension of Labor Party (LP) leader Julius Abure and others. Others include National Organizing Secretary Mr.Clement Ojukwu and National Treasurer Oluchi Opara, who have been banned from impersonating national LP officials.

  17 days ago ago
Court Lifts Suspension Order On LP Chairman, Abure, And Others

POLITICS

Lamidi Apapa has no Regard for Obi, he Issued a Statement Castigating him- Umar Farouk Alleges.

National Secretary of the Labour Party, Umar Farouk has accused acting National Chairman of the opposition party, Lamidi Apapa of disrespecting Peter Obi and also releasing a statement against the 2023 presidential candidate. He made such accusation in an interview. The Labour Party chieftain who spoke about such issue during an interview with Arise TV few minutes ago, noted that some group of people that are unknown to Labour Party decided to suspend both him and the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, adding that the only people that have the right to suspend Julius Abure is the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party.

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Lamidi Apapa has no Regard for Obi, he Issued a Statement Castigating him- Umar Farouk Alleges.

POLITICS

Those People That Allegedly Suspended Abure In His Ward Were Not Members Of Labour Party - Umar Farouk

The National Secretary of the Labour Party, Umar Farouk, has stated that there is nothing like a faction of the Labour Party. He described Lamidi Apapa and his group as persons who has come to cause commotion in the Labour Party. According to Umar Farouk, those sets of people who reportedly suspended Julius Abure in his ward in Edo State were not members of the Labour Party.

  18 days ago ago
Those People That Allegedly Suspended Abure In His Ward Were Not Members Of Labour Party - Umar Farouk

JUSTICE

Court Lifts Abure, Other Labour Party Excos Suspension

Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High Court on Friday granted an order of stay execution on the suspension of the Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure, and other party executives. According to Nigeria News Agency, the National Organising Secretary, Clement Ojukwu, and National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, both had their suspensions overturned.

  18 days ago ago
Court Lifts Abure, Other Labour Party Excos Suspension

ECONOMY-FINANCE

Pension contribution assets hit N15 trillion in March 2023, according to PenCom

According to statistics from the National Pension Commission, or PenCom, the federal government has estimated that the total value of pension assets on March 31, 2023, will exceed $15.58 trillion. This was revealed on Thursday in Lagos by PenCom Director General Aisha Dahir-Umar. Speaking at a workshop on the topic of "Securing the Future: The Benefits of the Contributory Pension Scheme to the Nigerian Workers," Dahir-Umar claimed that in the first quarter of 2023, 34 defaulting employers had paid a total of N384.28 million in contributions and penalties, totaling N193.06 million.

  18 days ago ago
Pension contribution assets hit N15 trillion in March 2023, according to PenCom