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Reps reject call to restore Niger Delta ministry

 The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion that sought to restore the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The motion, which was sponsored by Rep. Oboku Oforji (PDP-Bayelsa), was dropped following Speaker Tajudeen Abbas’ announcement that the President…

Proposed tax reform will benefit all states – FG

The Special Adviser to the President(Information & Strategy), Mr Bayo Onanuga has clarified that the proposed tax reform will not sideline any state but benefit all states. The Presidential spokesman made this known in response to the position of the…

2024: Ondo Muslim community endorses Gov Aiyedatiwa

…Aladesawe, Yayi Akorede, Olubaka of Oka, others pray for governor’s victory on Nov 16 …Gov promises inclusive governance, praises religious harmony The chances of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State received a major…

Rivers crisis: HURIWA has condemned recent Federal High Court judgments, calling for visa restrictions on judges allegedly involved in issuing rulings perceived as politically motivated

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has condemned recent Federal High Court judgments, calling for visa restrictions on judges allegedly involved in issuing rulings perceived as politically motivated. The group cited the judgment halting federal allocations to Rivers State…