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Governor Babagana Zulum has announced the formation of a multi-agency relief committee. This committee includes representatives from top anti-corruption agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the State Security Service (SSS). With various other organizations involved, this collaboration aims to provide effective…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, staged a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Benin City, Edo State. The protest comes amid rising tensions leading up to the 2024 gubernatorial election. Ighodalo, a prominent lawyer and business leader, alleged that the electoral process is being undermined by INEC…

The National Assembly is set to reconvene next week, with a strong emphasis on the Local Government Election Bill. This crucial piece of legislation aims to bring sweeping reforms to how local government elections are conducted across the country. Spearheaded by prominent lawmakers, the bill is expected to dominate discussions in both chambers as part…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated a new attempt to arrest Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State. According to Ohiare Michael, the Director of the Yahaya Bello Media Office, EFCC operatives have surrounded the Kogi Government Lodge in Abuja with the intent to capture the ex-governor. This move comes as…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, recently paid a visit to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. This visit was in response to the devastating floods that ravaged the region, displacing thousands of residents and causing significant infrastructural damage. Peter Obi’s visit is part of his ongoing commitment to addressing the pressing…

The House of Representatives has announced a generous donation of ₦100 million to the Borno State Government. This contribution is intended to provide urgent relief to flood victims and help rehabilitate communities severely impacted by the recent flooding in the state. The House made the declaration following a thorough assessment of the flood’s devastating effects…

The United Nations has announced a $6 million emergency fund to assist flood victims in Maiduguri, Borno State. This significant intervention comes as part of a broader effort to alleviate the suffering caused by the recent floods that have devastated parts of northeastern Nigeria. The funds will be directed towards immediate relief operations, targeting the…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended a generous hand of support to Nigeria by donating 50 tons of relief materials to assist victims affected by devastating floods across the country. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) made this announcement on Monday, with its Director-General, Zubaida Umar, expressing profound gratitude for the timely intervention. In…