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Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, governor of Gombe, has ordered the closure of nightclubs, popularly known as ‘Gala houses’, in the state. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Njodi, secretary to the state government, the administration said the closures became imperative following an increase in “immoral and unholy acts” by youths. Njodi added that […]

The Chicago State University (CSU) has locked its official X account amid bombardment over the academic records of President Bola Tinubu. The ‘protect your posts’ feature on X allows users to conceal their contents from persons who are not followers. CSU’s decision comes on the heels of a barrage of criticisms from […]

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the capital city would be used to complete specific projects. In a statement shared on his official X page, Wike said he and the minister of state for the FCT met with contractors handling critical projects abandoned […]

Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the Lagos state house of assembly, has cautioned those upset over the refusal of the legislature to confirm 17 commissioner nominees recommended by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state.  The legislature had on August 23 declined to confirm 17 of the 39 nominees. Six of the 17 nominees […]

A Kano high court has barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from probing Muhyi Rimingado, chairman of the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). Also barred were the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The development comes days after the EFCC, ICPC and CCB […]

The Edo government has disbanded the media crew attached to Philip Shaibu, deputy governor of the state. Earlier on Monday, Shaibu staged a walk-out at an event in Edo state after his aides, including security operatives, were denied entry. The deputy governor was allowed into the venue of the 60th anniversary of […]

Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says the federal government has no intention to borrow from any local or foreign organisation. He spoke with state house correspondents at the end of the inaugural federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Monday in Abuja. Edun said the benefits of […]

The Edo government says Godwin Obaseki, governor of the state, was not aware that Philip Shaibu, his deputy, was denied access to see him on Sunday.  A crisis almost erupted at the New Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin, the state capital, when an operative of the Department of State Services […]