Day: May 29, 2023

By NewsBits Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state (popularly known as Abba Gida-Gida) has fired some government officials appointed by ex-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. In an executive order he signed, the new governor ordered that “all political appointees heading government MDAs and companies are hereby relieved of their appointment with immediate effect.” The governor directed security agencies in the state to immediately take over all public properties sold by the government of his predecessor. “I am announcing, today, that all these public places and assets that were immorally plundered and…

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By NewsBits The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has expressed the desire to work with the newly sworn-in President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed in a statement, on Monday, from Biden to Tinubu while felicitating with the new Nigeria President. The media reports Tinubu and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima were sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola. Biden, in the release, reiterates his administration’s readiness to work with Tinubu “to strengthen ties between the United States and Nigeria.” He said,…

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By NewsBits The newly sworn-in president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu via his official Twitter handle @officialABAT declared Today May 29, 2023, as the “proudest day of his life.” Tinubu alongside his vice president, Kashim Shettima took the oath of office today at the Eagles Square in Abuja. This is the proudest day of my life. But this day does not belong to me. It belongs to you, the people of Nigeria.”, the president tweeted. During the presidential elections held on February 25, Tinubu defeated his opponents…

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By NewsBits A member of the presidential guard brigade caused a stir on Monday morning when she collapsed at the parade ground shortly before the commencement of the inauguration programme. The undisclosed female soldier, who was in her twenties, was quickly rushed to one of the makeshift clinics positioned for emergencies at Eagle Square, the venue for the swearing-in ceremony. Multiple sources told ThePunch that they can recall seeing the young guard feeling uncomfortable while mounting guard before falling to the ground. “It happened so fast. When she slumped, there…

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By NewsBits There was chaos at the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos on Monday as irate youths invaded and burnt down a police post located on Olayiwola Close, in the area. According to reports, the youths injured a policeman on duty during the attack, whose cause could not be ascertained as of press time. The newspaper reported that the injured policeman has been rushed to the emergency centre at the toll gate along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway for prompt treatment. It was learnt that while the station was on fire,…

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By NewsBits The President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday mourned the death of Daar Communications founder and owner of African Independent Television, Raymond Dokpesi, saying he would be sorely missed. Dokpesi died on Monday at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja. Tinubu’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by his media officer, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz. The President described the death of the media mogul as a huge loss to the Nigerian media industry and the country. He said, “The death of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi is a blow…

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By NewsBits The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has announced plans to demolish the Chanchaga police station in Minna. Bago made this declaration during his inaugural speech at the trade fair complex in Minna on Monday. Bago announced that the first assignment he is handing out is to mark the police station for demolition, which would be carried out on a yet-to-be-determined date. He expressed concerns that the police station was obstructing the water pipeline and stated that it would be marked for demolition immediately after the inauguration. “Priority will…

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By NewsBits Barely one hour after he was inaugurated, the new Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has performed his first function by signing three executive orders. Mbah, who moved straight from the inauguration ground at Okpara Square, Enugu, to his office on Monday to sign the orders, said they were meant to move the state forward. The new Governor said the executive order 001 of 2023 is an order of the citizen charter in line with the promise he made for Enugu people. He said the order would…

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By NewsBits The immediate-past Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Honourable Francis Ogbonnaya Nwifuru, has been sworn in as the 4th elected Governor of Ebonyi State, promising to serve the people with fear of God. Nwifuru was sworn in by the State Chief Judge, Justice Elvis Ngene alongside his deputy, Patricia Obila, at Pa Ngele Oruta Stadium, AbakalikI, Ebonyi State capital on Monday. In his inaugural speech, the new Governor also said that his administration would collaborate with all who have the interest of the state at heart for…

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By Tony Adibe The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has said that the current loss of electricity supply in some parts of South-East is due to recent rainstorm within the zone. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, on Monday in Enugu. He said, “EEDC wishes to inform her esteemed customers across the South-East that the loss of supply in some areas within its network is due to the rainstorm which occurred in the evening of May 28 and early…

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