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Over 70 communities have been submerged by flood, the Kogi state government has revealed. Mr Joel Salifu, the Deputy Governor, made the disclosure after an inspection tour to the Edeha community, saying that the flood is beyond the capacity of the state government. Comrade Salifu, who is also the State Chairman, 2024 Kogi State Flood Disaster Response Committee, explained that the present situation in Edeha and other communities along the route had gone beyond its control in spite of the state government’s proactive measures towards this year’s flood. He reiterated, “It is obvious that the present situation is beyond…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has granted an approval for the extension of the work of the judicial panel of inquiry on the recovery of Government Properties, Funds and related matters to address areas not yet covered. The Governor gave the approval while receiving the final report of the Panel at Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. According to the Governor, since there were petitions that have not been investigated, more time should be given to the panel to cover such areas instead of abruptly terminating the job of the panel. Otti, who said that he had earlier received the interim…
Governor Obaseki has countered Philip Shaibu over the alleged looting of Edo Government Properties. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that barely 40 days before the end of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration, the state government and reinstated Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu are in a war of words over the alleged looting of public properties by political appointees. This Nigeria news platform understands that officials of the state government and Philip Shaibu disagreed over a circular issued by Shaibu to permanent secretaries, departments, and agencies, urging them to guard against the looting of government properties by political appointees. The circular, dated October 4, 2024, and personally signed…
Police have barred Governor Fubara from conducting the controversial Rivers Council Election. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Police Force has instructed its commanders to enforce a Federal High Court’s ruling against the upcoming local government elections scheduled for tomorrow in Rivers State. Recall that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State had in the early hours of Friday led a strong delegation to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office in Port Harcourt following an alleged attempt to break into the facility to cart away materials meant for Saturday’s LG election.Policemen allegedly deployed from neighbouring Abia State were said to have…
Black market dollar to Naira exchange rate on Friday 4th October 2024 can be accessed below. NewsOnline Nigeria has obtained the official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates. Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market. As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black…
Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard has opined that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are on the same level. The Englishman believes that neither of both superstars is superior to the other. The former Chelsea player and manager acknowledged the abilities of both players and showered them with praise. Speaking in an interview with Diario AS, the former midfielder was asked if he was a Messi or Ronaldo fan or both. “I don’t like this conversation. I’ve played against both. More with Cristiano Ronaldo when he was at Manchester United. “For some reason, against Real Madrid we didn’t face each other in…
President Tinubu Government has moved to reduce electricity costs. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that there may be a reduction in electricity costs in the coming months. This comes amid ongoing efforts to improve power generation and distribution across the country.Adelabu highlighted that, despite concerns about rising electricity tariffs, electricity remains a more affordable option compared to running generators on petrol or diesel, given current fuel prices. The minister provided these remarks on Thursday, October 5, during a courtesy visit by Mr. Tosin Adeyanju, Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund, who led the…
APC Chairman has been murdered in cold blood. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that armed men on Wednesday abducted and fatally shot Alhaji Bako Bala, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area, Kebbi State. Reports reveal that Bala was kidnapped in his hometown, where he was later found seriously injured. He was promptly transported to the Federal Medical Centre in Birnin Kebbi, but die due to severe injuries later that day. He has been buried according to Islamic rites. In April, gunmen suspected to be bandits killed two persons, including Saidu Basa, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Mai…
Ali Ndume has urged President Tinubu to engage Military Contractors to wipe out Boko Haram in Nigeria. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that as the security situation continues to deteriorate in the North-east and North-west, the senator for Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has advised President Bola Tinubu to employ the services of military contractors to wipe out Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State, who continue to pose a threat to the region. Ndume hailed the gallant performance of the military and Civilian JTF, but said they were ill-equipped to carry out the task of eliminating the remaining insurgents operating within the region. The…
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