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Politics

December 20, 2023

Yuletide: FG announces free train rides, 50% cut in interstate road transport fares

The policy takes effect from 21 December 21 and will end January 4, 2024.

President Bola Tinubu
December 20, 2023

Tinubu seeks Senate’s confirmation of 11 Supreme Court justices

President Bola Tinubu has sought the Senate’s confirmation for the appointment of 11 justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

SUPREME COURT, NIGERIA PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU
December 20, 2023

Gov Otu declares 14-day Christmas holiday for Cross River civil servants

The workers are expected back at their duty posts on January 3, 2024.

Governor Bassey Otu
December 20, 2023

Gov Bago banning Niger workers from wearing native attire will damage economy: FG

Last Saturday, Mr Bago banned Niger civil servants from wearing native wears like kaftan, babanriga and flowing gowns except Fridays.

Governor Umaru Bago
December 20, 2023

Kogi government unable to replace doctors who left for greener pastures: CMD

On Wednesday, Isah Adagiri, Kogi Specialist Hospital’s chief medical director, lamented the shortage of doctors.

Yahaya Bello, Kogi Specialist Hospital
December 20, 2023

Tinubu lacks power to meddle in Rivers, Ondo political crises: Fashola

“Does the constitution assign a role to the President in this matter?’’

Babatunde Fashola
December 20, 2023

Trump unqualified to contest U.S presidency in 2024, Colorado Supreme Court rules

Mr Cheung said the Colorado Supreme Court issued a completely flawed decision.

Donald Trump
December 20, 2023

Vacate your seats, PDP tells 27 defected Rivers lawmakers

Mr Damagum said for the avoidance of doubt, there was no division in the PDP.

PDP’s acting National Chairman, Mallam Umar Damagum
December 19, 2023

Tundun Biri: Nigerians won’t have country to live in if soldiers ‘accidentally’ bombing innocent civilians stop operations: Army

The Nigerian Army says Nigerians will not have a country to live in if the soldiers, who have recently come under intense public criticism over intermittent accidental airstrikes killing innocent citizens,

BOMBED TUNDUN BIRI AND DEFENCE CHIEF
December 19, 2023

Gov Alia begs defence chief for more soldiers to guard Benue

Governor Hyacinth Alia has called on the military to enhance its operations in Benue to ensure the return of peace.

Soldiers and bandits