Local government
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the state government of Gombe, is set to establish a new grazing reserve in the Nono district of the Yalmatu/Deba Local Government Area. The reserve, estimated to be 100-hectares in size, will feature state-of-the-art facilities including solar and motorized boreholes, clinics for both
Local government
Kwara Muslim youths, led by Ustaz Abdurrazzaq Al-Amin, chairman of the Kwara Muslim Youths, have asked the state government to pay a sum of N113,388,000 as blood money compensation for the alleged killing of Habeeb Idris during the recent hijab crisis in Ijagbo, Oyun local government area. The
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As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the rules for mask-wearing in Disney World and Universal Studios have changed once again. Previously, masks were no longer required for fully vaccinated guests, but now all guests, regardless of vaccination status, must wear masks in indoor areas due to the return of
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The state of Illinois is poised to receive the maximum share of a $26 billion national opioid settlement with major pharmaceutical companies, including Cardinal Health, McKesson, AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson. Every Illinois county is expected to receive a slice of the settlement, with cooperation from local governments and a
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Tensions are running high among politicians in Bayelsa as the state's electoral commission has set May 14 as the date for the council polls. The polls are being conducted shortly after the tenure of the incumbent council chairmen expires to ensure that there are elected chairmen in place
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The Katsina State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a free, fair, and credible local government election in the state, urging the State Independent Electoral Commission (KATSIEC) and security agencies to ensure a hitch-free process. The party chairman, Hon. Salisu Yusuf Majigiri, made the appeal while
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The Senate has called for urgent action from the Federal Government to deploy fighter jets to flush out terrorists and bandits responsible for kidnappings and killings in the country. The resolution was made in response to the growing insecurity in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, where 38
Local government
The Senate has made a swift call to President Muhammadu Buhari to take decisive action against the rising wave of kidnappings and killings in Nigeria. Citing the recent abduction of 38 people in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, the lawmakers have urged the government to deploy fighter
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The police in Jigawa State, Nigeria, have paraded suspects in connection with the killing of two police officers in Taura Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, suspected bandits invaded Kwalam in Taura LGA, killing two officers and abducting the son-in-law of a government contractor, Haruna Maifata. The
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Governor Babagana Umara Zulum visited Chibok town in Borno State to empathize with the families of 22 women and two men abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in recent attacks on three communities. During his visit, the governor met with the families of the victims, discussed security gaps with heads
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Attacks on Chibok and its environs have become increasingly common, with the latest incident involving the abduction of 15 girls, aged 10 to 13, by Boko Haram terrorists who also razed down a community church. The attack highlights the security challenges in the region, with locals attributing the frequency of
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The Kaduna Police Command successfully prevented the abduction of 16 people in Buruku, Chikun local government area of Kaduna state, and subsequently rescued them. The police also recovered a Toyota Corolla car in Mando, Igabi local government area, which was stolen in Zaria and is currently being investigated to determine
