Violence fears in Nigeria’s Rivers State as elections approach

Atiku vows to complete abandoned federal projects in Kogi

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Alh. Abubakar Atiku, has promised to complete all abandoned federal projects in Kogi, if elected president in the coming election. Atiku made the promise on Monday in Lokoja while addressing a crowd of party supporters at a rally also promising to create jobs and wealth for […]

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Senate 2019: Ex-kogi governors endorse Victor Adoji

The ambition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for Kogi East Senatorial district in the 2019 general election, Dr. Victor Alewo Adoji, got a major boost recently when immediate past governor of Kogi State, Captain Idris Wada and his predecessor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris gave their endorsement to his nomination to run for the seat. […]

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Electric wires are pictured in Ojuelegba district in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos

13 states’ access to electricity still below 40 pct: report

With gas supply, distribution and transmission challenges affecting on-grid power sector, indications have emerged that 13 states’ access to electricity is still below 40 per cent. Report obtained by correspondent from the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, showed that small-scale generators (10-15 GW) account for almost 50 per cent of the population that have limited or […]

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$322m Abacha loot: Disbursement of funds to 302,000 poor households to kickoff next-month

The Federal Government says it will commence disbursement of the recovered 322 million dollars Abacha loot through Conditional Cash Transfers (CCT) to 302,000 poor households in 19 states in July. Mr Tukur Rumar, of the National Cash Transfer Office (NTCO), said this at a roundtable on assets recovery organised by the Swiss Embassy on Thursday, […]

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