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Kano Leads North-West In CNG Adoption As FG Announces Expansion Of Refuelling Stations
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Kano Leads North-West In CNG Adoption As FG Announces Expansion Of Refuelling Stations

The Federal Government says Kano State is emerging as a major hub for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) adoption in Northern Nigeria, with seven operational refuelling stations and 17 others at various stages of completion. Coker disclosed that Kano State had received 25 additional CNG buses to complement earlier commercial deployments, describing the state as a strategic location for clean mobility development in the North-West.

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2027: Wike debunks viral post backing Adamawa LP candidate, Abbo
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2027: Wike debunks viral post backing Adamawa LP candidate, Abbo

By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has debunked a social media post claiming he is backing Senator Ishaku Abbo, the Labour Party LP candidate in next year’s Wike, who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, described the report as fake.

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2027: Tinubu’s aide claims CityBoy Movement has support across party lines
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2027: Tinubu’s aide claims CityBoy Movement has support across party lines

By Adegboyega Adeleye Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital/New Media, O’tega Ogra, has claimed that the CityBoy Movement has been welcomed by a majority of Nigerian youths and has attracted members across party lines, including from opposition parties, ahead of the 2027 general election. Ogra, who is also Deputy Director-General of the CityBoy Movement, a group campaigning in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, made the claim on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday while responding to questions about the movement’s reach and acceptance among…

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Shun partisan politics, Aiyedatiwa tells Ondo corps members
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Shun partisan politics, Aiyedatiwa tells Ondo corps members

By Dayo Johnson Akure Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to avoid partisan politics in their host communities. Represented by the State Coordinator of the scheme, Mrs Kuburat Omowumi Bakare, the governor urged the corps members to be conscious of their responsibilities.

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UK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills
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UK government to make unprecedented intervention in setting of water bills

Exclusive: Angela Eagle tells utility bosses next price review ‘must focus on value for money for customers’ UK politics live – latest updates Ministers will make an unprecedented intervention in water bills and how companies prioritise investment, directing bosses to bring down costs and stop leaks and sewage overflows. Angela Eagle, the environment secretary, has told suppliers in England and Wales she plans to intervene in the next price review – conducted by the water regulator, Ofwat.

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Works and Housing Minister gives Ghana Hydrological Authority 3 months to report progress on key challenges
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Works and Housing Minister gives Ghana Hydrological Authority 3 months to report progress on key challenges

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Ahmed Ibrahim, has directed the Ghana Hydrological Authority (GHA) to submit a comprehensive report on its operational challenges, with progress on key issues expected to be assessed within three months. The Ghana Hydrological Authority provides services including flood forecasting, early warning systems, desilting and coastal protection.

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Bawumia engages Pharmaceutical Society on making Ghana West Africa’s pharmaceutical hub
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Bawumia engages Pharmaceutical Society on making Ghana West Africa’s pharmaceutical hub

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has held discussions with the leadership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) on strategies to position Ghana as a leading pharmaceutical production hub in West Africa and across the continent. Dr Bawumia said strengthening domestic pharmaceutical production would contribute to building a resilient and self-reliant economy, while creating jobs and safeguarding the health of Ghanaians.

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Bayelsa Assembly approves state police, takes first reading of two bills
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Bayelsa Assembly approves state police, takes first reading of two bills

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the proposed establishment of State Police Services, joining other state legislatures in endorsing the constitutional amendment aimed at decentralising policing in Nigeria. The approval followed the passage of the Sixth Alteration Bill by the National Assembly and its subsequent transmission to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration, as required by the constitutional amendment process.

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