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Jigawa State Governor, Umar A. Namadi, has suspended Aminu Kanta, the Commissioner for Commerce, over allegations of financial misconduct in the government’s Ramadan Free Feeding programme. The suspension was announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government Spokesperson, Ismaila Ibrahim. The government alleged that Kanta, a member of the state executive council,…
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Less than 24 hours after a hike in electricity tariff, Nigeria’s power minister Adebayo Adelabu said Nigerians were responsible for the epileptic power supply in the country. Adebayo said many people took advantage of the cheap tariff to waste power supply. READ ALSO: List of Lagos areas on Band A to enjoy 20hrs electricity “We…
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The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has found himself in fresh trouble after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a new 26-count criminal charge against him. According to EFCC, the fresh 26-count charge filed against Emefiele borders on accepting gratification, accepting gifts through agents, corruption, receipt of…
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No fewer than four people were said to have lost their lives when operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command fired shots to disperse a procession by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shiites to mark the International Quds Day. It was also gathered that 20 persons sustained various degrees…
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In a bid to find lasting solutions to myriads of challenges bedeviling the country, Nigerians have been urged to be patient, resilience and hopeful with understanding of a better Nigeria.