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Some private jets are being used for drug trafficking, Aviation Minister alleges
By Innocent Raphael Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has sounded the alarm on the misuse of private jets in the country, revealing that some operators are engaging in illegal activities such as money laundering and drug trafficking. Speaking at the Ministry of Aviation on Thursday, Keyamo highlighted the significant security risks and financial losses these activities…
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PHOTO: Nigeria, French Development Agency partnership celebrated in Abuja
The French government’s policies are carried out by the French Development Agency (Agence française de développement, AFD), a public financial organisation. It strives to combat poverty and advance environmentally friendly growth. The organisation works throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the French overseas territories. It funds and supports initiatives that enhance people’s quality of life,…
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Humanitarian Ministry trains desk officers on anti-corruption to promote accountability
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (FMHAPA), Abel Enitan has re-emphasized the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s zero tolerance for corruption, and the effort in making sure corruption is reduced to the barest minimum . Mr. Enitan stated this in his keynote address during the sensitization workshop on What Constitutes Corruption in the Work…
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Of Ayo Banjo, ‘Femi Falana’ and the heydays of Student Activism at UI, by Prof. Tunji Olaopa
Events, incidences and circumstances often coalesce to bring about the remembrances of things gone and things that make for how the present is constituted out of the past. The months of May and June brought about such reminiscing in the very sad events of the demise of Professor Ayo Banjo, followed almost immediately in June by that of my formidable…
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Young housewife allegedly kills husband in Yobe
A 22-year-old housewife, Zainab Isa, has reportedly killed her 25-year-old husband, Ibrahim Yahaya, following a disagreement in Abbari Ward, Damaturu, Yobe State. The Yobe State Police Command has arrested the suspect. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, revealed that the incident happened on June 26, 2024. A neighbour reported the couple’s violent fight and subsequent altercation to…
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French Development Agency team meet Finance Minister to improve partnership
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun received a high-level delegation from Agence Française de Développement on Wednesday, led by Mr. Philippe Orliange, the Paris-based Executive Director of Geographies, along with other top management officials. Officials from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) revealed that the courtesy call was a part of events honouring…
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FG, ASUU agree to resolve all contentious issues to avoid strike
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) met on Wednesday and agreed to resolve all contentious issues amicably to avoid an industrial action. The parties also decided to begin a dialogue to stop the union’s scheduled industrial activities. The parties reportedly conducted a private meeting at the education ministry’s Abuja headquarters starting at 4:30 p.m., according…
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National Assembly reconvenes on Thursday
The National Assembly will end its break on Thursday, June 27, when the Senate and House Representatives reconvene from their Sallah break. Both chambers had adjourned plenary until Tuesday, July 2. However, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC-Ekiti South), the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, and Dr Yahaya Danzaria, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, confirmed…
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BREAKING: 36 States Govs meet in Abuja over minimum wage, local govt autonomy
Under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the 36 State Governors are currently meeting in Abuja to discuss the results of the ongoing negotiations regarding the proposed new national minimum wage, which the tripartite committee on the national minimum wage started. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, who chairs the NGF, is anticipated to brief his colleagues on…
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President Tinubu has approved upgrade of Ibadan Airport, says Makinde
President Bola Tinubu has approved Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s plan to upgrade the Ibadan Airport to international standards. The governor disclosed this when the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Baba Abubakar, paid him a courtesy visit on Wednesday, Governor Makinde promised that work on the project would start as soon as all paperwork was completed, stating that…
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