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Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has dismissed five members of his cabinet.    While no official reason was given for their removal, sources suggested it may be linked to underperformance over the past year.   In a statement released, the Secretary to the State Government (SGS), Architect Samuel Jatau, confirmed the development.   The affected commissioners and their respective …

Another fuel-laden tanker has exploded at Kusogbogi in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State.   The incident occurred at a boundary between Agaie and Lapai LGAs around 6pm on Monday, January 27, 2025.    This comes a week after a fuel tanker explosion at Dikko in Gurara LGA of Niger State, left at least 98 persons d3ad, with many …

The Enugu State Government has condemned the barbaric attack on a woman, Mrs Chinonso Echegi by her husband, Sunday Onyeahanachi Echegi.      LIB reported that Echegi cut off his wife’s hand over a misunderstanding at Ibagwa Ani in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state.     The victim is currently undergoing treatment at Enugu State Teaching Hospital while …

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The Niger State Police Command has arrested three vigilantes in connection with the m8rder of a 30-year-old man, Mohammed Bello in Rijau Local Government Area of the state.      The State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu E. Danmamman, disclosed this during a press briefing at the police headquarters in Minna on Monday, January 27, 2025.     According to …

The new speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, held a prayer session this morning as she officially moved into the office of the Speaker at Lagos State House of Assembly Complex. Mojisola Meranda emerged as the new Speaker of the Assembly following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa over gross misconduct and abuse of …

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper in Kontagora Local Government Area of the state.     Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement at the weekend said the suspect, Nasiru Isyaka and members of the gang invaded Sabon-Gari Mangu Matachibu village, k!lled a victim and kidnapped two others.      …

The Niger State police command has arrested Jamilu Saidu, a resident of Kumbashi District, Mariga Local Government Area, for allegedly k!lling 30-year-old Iliyasu Aminu during an altercation at a wedding ceremony.   Confirming the incident to newsmen, the state police command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the incident occurred when a fight broke out between two villages—Yabawa and Ungwar Sarkin-Daji—in …

The impeached speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has faulted his impeachment by fellow lawmakers.  The embattled lawmaker addressed the allegations on Saturday, January 25, during a welcome event hosted in his honour by supporters from Agege, Alimosho, and Kosofe local government areas in Ikeja GRA. Speaking to his supporters, Obasa declared that he remains the …

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Sunday for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to attend the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit scheduled to be held from January 27-28, 2025.    The Summit, hosted by the Tanzanian government in collaboration with the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank, aims to promote “Mission 300,” an initiative to …