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Bago salutes Etsu Nupe @72, 21 years on throne

Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 21 years on the throne and 72nd birthday. The governor’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued on…

INEC extends PVC collection in Edo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sept. 15 in Edo, preparatory to the state’s governorship election on Sept. 21. INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun announced this in Benin, noting that…

Gov. Bago gives condition for minimum wage payment

Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger says his administration will not hesitate to implement the N70,000 minimum wage as far as resources were available. He said this in an interview with newsmen after declaring open the 2024 quadrennial state delegate conference…

Woman slumps, dies while giving testimony in church

The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a 55-year old woman, identified as Ifeoma, who slumped and died after sharing a testimony in her church. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Wednesday in…