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PHOTO: Nigerian Film Corporation, Minister of Economic Planning explore collaboration
The Nigerian Film Corporation is Nigeria’s premier film agency. It was established to provide a strong basis for the growth of a sustainable film industry and movie culture in Nigeria. It advances Nigeria’s socioeconomic development through its operations.
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Ondo High Court declares creation of 33 LCDAs unconstitutional
By Innocent Raphael An Ondo State High Court in Akure has ruled that the creation of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) by the late governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is unconstitutional and illegal. Justice A.O. Adebusoye, presiding over the case, declared that the LCDAs were not established in accordance with the law. This decision follows the bill signed into law by…
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UPDATED: Court sets aside repeal of Kano Emirate Law, orders status quo be maintained
A Federal High Court in Kano on Thursday nullified all actions by Kano State Government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. The law was repealed by the Kano Assembly, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf then put it into effect by removing Aminu Ado Bayero from his position as Kano’s emir. The emirs chosen by his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, were…
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BREAKING: Court sets aside repeal of Kano Emirate Law
A Federal High Court in Kano has set aside all steps taken by Kano State Government to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman set aside the action of Kano Government, ordering parties to maintain status quo. Details later…
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BREAKING: Protesters storm Kaduna Govt House, demand El-Rufai be arrested
Demonstrators named Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance (KCWGG), stormed the Government House in Kaduna on Thursday and demanded the arrest and investigation of the state’s former governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. They requested that the current governor, Uba Sani, extend an invitation to members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to apprehend and prosecute El-Rufai regarding the N423…
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Operate remotely if you can’t access council secretariats, Fubara tells new chairmen
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has directed the recently sworn-in interim committee chairmen to conduct their activities remotely If attempts to enter council secretariats will jeopardise the peace in the state. Governor Fubara told the acting chairmen that he did not want to be linked to violence. He advised them not to oppose the police who had taken over the…
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Flutterwave partners EFCC to launch cybercrime research centre in Nigeria
By Innocent Raphael Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced a partnership with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a cutting-edge Cybercrime Research Center. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance the fight against Internet crime, secure business transactions, and offer sustainable opportunities for youth across Nigeria. The partnership was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum…
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How Civil Servants can actualise Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda – Olaopa
The Chairman, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Thursday outlined some measures civil servants could adopt to actualise the performance bonds they signed with President Bola Tinubu towards realising his Renewed Hope Agenda. Olaopa spoke at the public lecture marking the 2024 Civil Service Week held in Abuja. In what he called a goodwill message, Olaopa…
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FG uncovers 1,618 civil servants with forged employment letters
The Federal Government has uncovered 1,618 staff in the Civil Service with fake employment letters. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a press briefing for the 2024 Civil Service Week. She revealed that through physical verification conducted by the government’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), the Federal Civil…
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Gov Makinde okays Olakulehin as 43rd Olubadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan land. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola disclosed this in a statement. The statement added that Governor Makinde congratulated the new Olubadan and expressed his hope that his administration would bring about more advancements for Oyo…
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