Suspension for Ejeh in NPFL Clash between Kwara United and Shooting Stars
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Suspension for Ejeh in NPFL Clash between Kwara United and Shooting Stars

Reported by NewsNow, Kwara United will be without their defender Isaiah Ejeh during the upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 28 fixture against Shooting Stars. Ejeh's absence is due to a suspension for the game scheduled to take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan. During the team's 2-1 victory over reigning champions Enyimba in their last home game, Ejeh received his fifth yellow card of the season. His unavailability will be a setback for Kwara United as they are currently fighting to avoid relegation this season. In the current campaign, Ejeh has netted two goals for the Harmony Boys. Presently, the Harmony Boys are positioned 15th in the NPFL standings.
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State Emphasizes the Importance of Collaboration Between Federal and State Governments for Effective Governance
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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State Emphasizes the Importance of Collaboration Between Federal and State Governments for Effective Governance

In a briefing with reporters in Abuja on Friday, Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State highlighted the critical need for a stronger partnership between the federal and state administrations to ensure the delivery of democracy's benefits to the people. He emphasized that the combined efforts of both tiers of government would also play a crucial role in setting the pace for local government councils to fulfill their mandates. Idris stressed that through collaborative initiatives, the identification of project sites, equitable distribution of social services, and public education on government policies and initiatives could be more effectively accomplished. He underscored the unique advantage that governors and local government chairmen have in understanding the needs and challenges of the...
Trade Union Congress Makes Plea to Kogi Government for Easter Wage Award
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Trade Union Congress Makes Plea to Kogi Government for Easter Wage Award

Amid the Easter celebrations, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) is urging the Kogi State Government to provide wage awards to workers as a means to alleviate the economic challenges faced in the state. In a statement issued on Friday, Kogi State TUC Chairman, Comrade Ahmed Tijani, extended his Easter wishes to Christians and also acknowledged the ongoing Ramadan fast for Muslims. Highlighting the importance of addressing the economic strains, Tijani emphasized the necessity for the state government to consider not only distributing rice palliatives but also implementing wage awards for civil servants. He emphasized the hardships faced by workers due to the prevailing economic conditions. While expressing the commitment of the workers to support the current administration, Tijani appeale...
Call from Kwara governor for Christian unity
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Call from Kwara governor for Christian unity

In a message to Christians, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq urges them to use the occasion of Easter to strengthen their faith in God and come together for the progress of the nation. Issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor's Easter message conveyed congratulations to the Christian community in Kwara State and nationwide. Easter, the message highlights, brings to mind enduring values such as love, sacrifice, compassion, unity, and the victory of good over evil. Reflecting on the legacy of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice, the governor calls for a deeper contemplation of these virtues at this time and beyond. AbdulRazaq encourages everyone to use this moment to reaffirm their faith, unite for national advancement, and collaborate in upholding righteousn...
Call from Kwara State Governor to Christians for Unity Promotion
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Call from Kwara State Governor to Christians for Unity Promotion

Encouraging unity and togetherness, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, urges Christians nationwide to use the occasion of Easter to strengthen their faith in God and come together for the betterment of the nation and collective progress. In a Friday Easter message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor extended his well wishes to the Christian community in Kwara State and all over Nigeria as they celebrate Easter. Highlighting the significance of Easter, he emphasized timeless values such as love, sacrifice, compassion, unity, and the victory of good over evil manifested at various times. Reflecting on the enduring impact of Jesus Christ's sacrifice and the legacy he left for humanity, Governor AbdulRazaq called for a deep contemplati...
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Appeal for US Assistance: Detained Binance Executive’s Wife Speaks Out

Expressing distress over her husband's prolonged detention in Nigeria, Mrs. Yuki Gambaryan, the spouse of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive, has reached out for help. In a statement to NewsNow on Saturday, she called upon US Senator Cory Booker and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, who recently met with President Bola Tinubu, to intervene in securing Gambaryan's release. “The Nigerian authorities have detained my husband for over 30 days without any formal charges. Instead of engaging in constructive dialogue with Binance, they have resorted to baseless allegations against him. It is evident that he is being unfairly held as a tactic of coercion. While the congressional delegation is in Nigeria, I urge them to press for Tigran's release and steer the investigation towards Bina...
Contradictions Unfold at Kogi Guber as SDP Witness Testifies in Tribunal
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Contradictions Unfold at Kogi Guber as SDP Witness Testifies in Tribunal

During the proceedings at the Kogi State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, a witness from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) sparked a mild drama by giving conflicting statements regarding the documents presented against Governor Usman Ododo's election. The petitioners, Muritala Ajaka and SDP, veered away from BVAS after their key witness revealed that he was not present in Kogi State during the election and accused the All Progressives Congress candidate, now Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, of falsifying his age declaration affidavit. The witness, Dan Musa Williams from the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, initially claimed that the documents were not authentic, but upon further questioning, he struggled to support his allegations. When questioned if he had ver...
Arteta Provides Injury Update for Arsenal’s Saka, Martinelli, and Gabriel
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Arteta Provides Injury Update for Arsenal’s Saka, Martinelli, and Gabriel

Ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester City, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared the latest injury news concerning some key players in his squad. In his statement to the press on Friday, Arteta disclosed that Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Magalhaes have been absent from training sessions throughout this week. Despite the international break, these three players did not feature for their respective national teams. Arteta expressed optimism about the potential participation of Saka, Martinelli, and Gabriel Magalhaes in the upcoming clash with Manchester City, stating, “There's a possibility that Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Magalhaes could be included in the squad for the game. They have yet to resume training, but there is a chance they might ...
Minister announces FG plan to settle GenCos and gas suppliers’ debts in April
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Minister announces FG plan to settle GenCos and gas suppliers’ debts in April

Revealing a significant development, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, shared that the Federal Government will commence payments towards the debts owed to power generating companies and gas suppliers starting in April. During a recent visit to Egbin Power Plc in Lagos State, Adelabu mentioned plans to collaborate with the Central Bank of Nigeria to prioritize foreign exchange allocation to enhance the power sector's capacity for generating output. In discussions about the debts within the power sector, Adelabu mentioned seeking understanding from GenCo stakeholders during his visit to Egbin. He emphasized the importance of addressing the owed debts to ensure the uninterrupted operation of power assets like Egbin Power plant. Adelabu assured that the gover...
APC’s Challenge to Fubara: Validate Your Popularity by Holding LG Elections
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APC’s Challenge to Fubara: Validate Your Popularity by Holding LG Elections

A call has been made by the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Rivers State governor, Siminilayi Fubara, to demonstrate his popularity through the conduction of local government elections in the state. Following a peace meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu to address the political crisis in Rivers State, it was agreed upon as part of the resolutions to proceed with conducting local government elections. Furthermore, the APC has criticized the show of support for Tinubu by some members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who remain loyal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, labeling it as hypocritical. Notably, members of the defunct PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State threw their support behind Tinubu and Fubara on Thursday, led by former national chairman of ...