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BREAKING: Ex-Accountant-General of the Federation, Otunla is dead
Former Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr Jonah Otunla has reportedly died. According to The Street Journal, Mr Otunla died on Monday, June 17 in the United Kingdom. Mr Otunla was a financial accountant who served on the board of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He was appointed accountant-general of Oyo State in 1989 and later joined the Federal Civil Service.…
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BREAKING: Obasanjo visits Oluremi Tinubu
Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo visited the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu on Monday. The Special Adviser on Media for the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi revealed on her Instagram page. She wrote, “Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu after receiving the Former President…
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Youths storm Rivers local councils as LGA chairmen’s tenure ends
As the tenure of the 23 council chairmen in Rivers State ends today, some youths have reportedly besieged two local government secretariats. Reports say youths closed down and paralysed activities at the Asari Toru Local Government Secretariat, on Monday. A group of young people were also seen obstructing the main entrance of the Degema Local Government Area office. The incident…
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Gospel singer Minister Dieko hosts uplifting “Psalms and Hymns” concert (Photos)
By Innocent Raphael The Holy Ghost Christian Centre (HCC) Solution Arena auditorium was filled with joyous worship as Nigerian gospel singer Diekololami Omolabake Ademuwagun, popularly known as Minister Dieko, hosted her annual music concert, “Psalms and Hymns.” The event, held on Sunday, featured performances by several prominent gospel musicians, including IBK, PITA, Okopi Peterson, Elijah Daniel, Fransax, Prudence, and Adeyinka…
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FG secures private sector support for MMIA refurbishment
By Innocent Raphael The Federal Government has announced that several corporate entities in the private sector have committed to refurbishing the arrival and departure areas of Wing D at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos State. This development was revealed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during an interview with Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to…
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Reconstituted education governing councils worse than the previous – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has described the composition of the reconstituted governing councils of federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education as worse than the previous list. The National President of the Union, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke said the reconstituted governing council comprises retired politicians but no technocrats. He contended that Nigeria cannot manage the universities as it…
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No EndSars protester in detention, police replies Shehu Sani
The Nigeria Police Force has said that no person is being forcibly detained due to the EndSARS demonstration of 2020. Its Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this in a statement released on his X handle on Sunday. He denied the claims by Senator Shehu Sani at the 2024 Democracy Day Dinner on June 12, 2024, at the Presidential Villa in…
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Tinubu has done very well, his reforms are repositioning Nigeria’s economy, says Dapo Abiodun
Kunle Sanni Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State, Sunday stated that President Bola Tinubu has made significant strides with his various economic reform initiatives, effectively addressing the country’s economic challenges. The governor who said this while addressing the press at the president’s residence in Lagos also praised the president’s bold and audacious policies, stating that they have effectively addressed…
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Tinubu had to deal with the cancer of public finance, Presidency reacts to New York Times report
Kunle Sanni Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, stated on Sunday that President Tinubu is not responsible for the economic issues currently faced by Nigeria. He mentioned that the president took immediate action on his first day by addressing public finance concerns, specifically by ending the subsidy regime and reducing excessive generosity extended to…
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Dangote refinery distributes over 25 million litres of diesel in first three months
…Stabilizes Nigerian market… By Innocent Raphael Nigeria’s energy sector, independent marketers have lifted and distributed over 25 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery within three months of the plant beginning operations. As of Saturday, the registration of oil marketers with the $20 billion refinery continues, with more dealers preparing…
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