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Former North-Western state Governor, Usman Farouk is dead

Alhaji Usman Farouk, the first Military Governor of the defunct North-Western State is dead at the age 85. Usman died at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe at about 1:00 am where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. Daily Trust reported that his funeral prayer was held at the Emir of Gombe’s palace at 4:00 pm on Friday December …

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Nigerians react as Governor Sanwo Olu spotted wearing an Arsenal jersey

After his personal aide contacted the deadly pandemic virus, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo Olu, was reported to have gone on self-isolation a measure set by the World Health Organization (WHO) to curb any spread of the virus. The name of the presidential aide is still yet to be revealed. Fans on social media have taken to the …

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“Adeboye reassured me that victory was mine” Edo State Governor, Obaseki Reveals

The Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye assured him of his victory in the September 19 governorship election. Recall that Godwin Obaseki who contested under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival in …

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Lagos State Governor Goes Into Self-Isolation As Aide Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has gone into self-isolation after one of his close aides tested positive for Coronavirus on Thursday. The state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The unnamed aide was reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 necessitating the governor to proceed on self-isolation. The Commissioner said: “The governor …

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Governor Sanwo-olu’s Close Aide Tests Positive For Coronavirus.

Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that a close aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu has tested positive for Coronavirus. The commissioner also revealed that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has gone into self-isolation after the tests result was released. “The governor and other members of his team will be tested by the Lagos State biobank …

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Adamawa State Governor Threatens Kidnappers With Death Penalty.

The executive governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu Umara Fintiri has revealed that any kidnapper caught in the state will be sentenced to death as from henceforth. “Violent criminals and kidnappers will remain in Adamawa at the risk of facing death penalty if they are caught.” The governor stated. Fintiri, stressing that the state government will show no mercy to criminals, …

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