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Hon. Jauro Leads LG Chairmen to Meet Governor Agbu Kefas as Taraba Solidify Front for Grassroots Development

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State

Hon. (Dr.) Aminu Jauro Hassan, the Chairman of Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State and the state chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has led his colleagues, the Chairmen of the 16 Local Government Areas in the state, to a strategic meeting with Governor Agbu Kefas at the Exco Chamber,… Read More Hon. Jauro Leads LG Chairmen to Meet Governor Agbu Kefas as Taraba Solidify Front for Grassroots Development

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Defence Minister to Amaechi: Desist from Inciting Violence or Face Consequences

Minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H.E Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for inciting violence and unrest among Nigerians. Amaechi’s remarks, made at a recent conference in Abuja, suggested that politicians must “steal, maim, and kill” to remain in power. Dr. Matawalle described Amaechi’s statement as “reckless and… Read More Defence Minister to Amaechi: Desist from Inciting Violence or Face Consequences

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BREAKING: GHL Floors First Bank As Court Sets Aside Assets Freezing Orders

General Hydrocarbons Limited Denies Owing First Bank of Nigeria

….Judge Says First Bank Suppressed Relevant Facts To Secure Order In a landmark victory for General Hydrocarbons Limited,  the Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside an order of Mareva injunction freezing  the assets of the company and its directors. The court, while upholding the arguments of GHL’s counsel, Abiodun Layonu, SAN held that … Read More BREAKING: GHL Floors First Bank As Court Sets Aside Assets Freezing Orders

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NRM Founding Chair Reacts To Edozie Njoku’s Leadership Claim, Says He’s Not Party Member

founding national chairman of the NRM, Senator Saidu Muhammed Dansadau

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has been plunged into crisis following claims by Edozie Njoku that he is the party’s National Chairman. However, the founding national chairman of the NRM, Senator Saidu Muhammed Dansadau, has raised an alarm over Njoku’s claim, describing it as impersonation. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Senator… Read More NRM Founding Chair Reacts To Edozie Njoku’s Leadership Claim, Says He’s Not Party Member

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BREAKING: Nduka Obaigbena Leads ARISE News Teams to Cover Trump’s Inauguration and World Economic Forum in Davos

ARISE News has dispatched its top teams to Washington DC and Davos to provide extensive coverage of two major global events. Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Nduka Obaigbena, leads the team in Washington DC, where they will cover the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. The ARISE News team in Washington… Read More BREAKING: Nduka Obaigbena Leads ARISE News Teams to Cover Trump’s Inauguration and World Economic Forum in Davos

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Judge Adjourns for Ruling in Mareva Suit between First Bank Nigeria and General Hydrocarbons Limited and Several Others

General Hydrocarbons Limited Denies Owing First Bank of Nigeria

A Mareva injunction suit involving First Bank Nigeria, General Hydrocarbons Limited, and several others took a new turn on Friday, January 17, 2025, as Dr. Abiodun Layonu SAN moved to set aside the injunction and other punitive ex parte orders granted to the plaintiffs. According to Dr. Layonu, there was a clear case of suppression… Read More Judge Adjourns for Ruling in Mareva Suit between First Bank Nigeria and General Hydrocarbons Limited and Several Others

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How First Bank’s Recklessness Endangered 93 Lives on Oil Rig, General Hydrocarbons Limited Reveals

How First Bank's Recklessness Endangered 93 Lives on Oil Rig, General Hydrocarbons Limited Reveals

A bitter dispute has erupted between General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) and First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) over allegations of recklessness, diversion of funds, and abuse of court processes. In a strongly-worded statement, GHL accused FBN of putting the lives of 93 people at risk on an oil rig due to its failure to meet its… Read More How First Bank’s Recklessness Endangered 93 Lives on Oil Rig, General Hydrocarbons Limited Reveals

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Nigeria’s Local Government Administration Set for Overhaul as ALGON, PACE Sign Partnership

ALGON National President, Hon Engr Bello Lawal Yandaki

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting good governance in local government areas (LGAs) through its partnership with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) organisation. This collaboration aims to enhance the capacity of the 774 LGAs officers and Area Councils in Nigeria. In a closed-door… Read More Nigeria’s Local Government Administration Set for Overhaul as ALGON, PACE Sign Partnership

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General Hydrocarbons Limited Denies Owing First Bank of Nigeria $225 Million

General Hydrocarbons Limited Denies Owing First Bank of Nigeria

In a recent statement, General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) has vehemently denied allegations of owing First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) $225 million. The statement, signed by Abdelmuizz Bello, Director of Strategy & Operations at GHL, provides a detailed breakdown of the issues in dispute between GHL and FBN. According to the statement, GHL entered into a… Read More General Hydrocarbons Limited Denies Owing First Bank of Nigeria $225 Million

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Bauchi State Governor’s Office Denounces Sunday Dare’s Divisive and Unprofessional Outburst

Governor of Bauchi State Bala Mohammed

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media, Sunday Dare, for what he described as “unprofessional, disrespectful, and divisive rhetoric.” In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado on Sunday, Bala Mohammed’s camp accused Dare of turning his role into a platform… Read More Bauchi State Governor’s Office Denounces Sunday Dare’s Divisive and Unprofessional Outburst

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