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Gov. Okpebholo orders immediate freezing of Edo State bank accounts

Gov. Okpebholo orders immediate freezing of Edo State bank accounts

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice.  The Governor also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays.  A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said the Governor warned that anyone, including heads of …

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IGP orders ?severe? punishment for corrupt officers found guilty of extorting Nigerians

IGP orders ?severe? punishment for corrupt officers found guilty of extorting Nigerians

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned alleged extortions by some officers of the force in some areas within the country, and has ordered “severe” punishment for corrupt officers.   In a statement signed by the Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi and released on Friday November 8, the police chief made reference to the case involving …

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Appeal Court orders Governor Fubara to re-present 2024 budget to pro-Wike lawmakers; confirms Amaewhule as speaker

Appeal Court orders Governor Fubara to re-present 2024 budget to pro-Wike lawmakers; confirms Amaewhule as speaker

nigeri news The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought before it by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara seeking to remove 27 members of the State House of Assembly on account of their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Abuja Division of the Appeal court said Fubara has no basis to …

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US judge orders Google to open app store to competitors

US judge orders Google to open app store to competitors

A US federal judge has ruled that Google must allow Android apps made by rival technology firms onto its Google Play app store for three years starting next month. The change was among several remedies ordered by Judge James Donato in a case brought against Google by Epic Games, the maker of the hit video game Fortnite. Google says it …

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President Tinubu orders police to secure Rivers LG secretariats

President Tinubu orders police to secure Rivers LG secretariats

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to protect local government secretariats in Rivers State.    This directive comes after rampaging hoodlums aggrieved with the outcome of Saturday Local government elections in the state burnt down some council secretariats.   Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga made this known in a statement released on Monday, October 7.   “In response …

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