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Nigerians will remove APC government in 2027, says Kwankwaso
Nigerians will push for change in 2027 due to the state of affairs in the nation, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said. The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) disclosed this when he spoke to a contingent of All Progressives Congress (APC) members from Dala, Kiru and Gwale local government areas, who had defected to the Kano state’s…
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”It is not true”, Ondo REC reacts to allegations ahead of Nov 16 guber poll
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission in Ondo State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola has refuted allegations of being a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) or any other political party Mrs. Babalola also said she never held any meeting with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. She spoke after a coalition of youths in the state, under the auspices…
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Fubara declares public holiday ahead of Oct 5 LG polls
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday declared Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4, 2024 as public holidays ahead of the local government elections, scheduled for Saturday October 5. The Governor also announced a total restriction on vehicular and human movements into, within, and out of the state, and the local government areas, from midnight of Friday, October…
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FG introduces fiscal incentives to boost Nigeria’s oil & gas sector
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun has unveiled two major fiscal incentives aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector: They are the Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order 2024 and the Notice of Tax Incentives for Deep Offshore Oil & Gas Production, in accordance with the Oil & Gas Companies (Tax Incentives,…
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Senate summons Works Minister, Umahi over deplorable state of Oyo-Ogbomoso road
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, over the deteriorating state of the Oyo-Ogbomoso road. It followed a motion by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC, Oyo North), who expressed concern over the worsened condition of the road. According to Senator Buhari, the road linking the Western part of the country to the North has deteriorated with travellers…
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Bill to establish University of Agriculture in Osun passes second reading in Senate
The Senate on Wednesday, passed for first and second reading a Bill seeking to establish a Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State. The Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State and to make comprehensive provisions for its due management and administration and…
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Reps confront Tinubu for bestowing lesser national honour of CFR on Speaker
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, protested against President Bola Tinubu’s conferment of the national honour of Commander of Federal Republic (CFR) on Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The President had during the national broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary, announced the national award of CFR to the Speaker. But in a motion, challenging what he described as…
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NAFDAC seizes illegal cosmetics worth ₦37 million in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has confiscated counterfeit cosmetic products worth ₦37 million. According to the Agency, acting on intelligence reports, NAFDAC’s investigation & Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across supermarkets and open markets including Wuse and Garki markets.Several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics were seized with a total street value of ₦37…
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Explaining the Osun Govt, Segilola Gold Project controversy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The controversy between the Osun State Government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd of the United Kingdom has been making headlines. The conflict revolves around allegations of tax evasion and other financial violations allegedly committed by SROL, resulting in the State Government, sealing off the company’s business premises in September…
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When Public/Civil Servants speak truth to power, by Prof. Tunji Olaopa
In this piece, I want to beam a critical light on the significance and role of the public/civil servant within the power dynamics of governance in the Nigerian government. My fundamental concern derives from the central imperative in public administration—the politics-administration dichotomy—that insists that the politicians and the administrators have distinct responsibilities which must be adhered to form a functional…
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