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How to develop Nigeria’s economy – Prof. Olaopa
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Tuesday outlined some measures to develop the nation’s economy. The renowned bureaucrat and professor of public administration spoke at the maiden international conference of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State on the “Future of the Nigerian Economy”. In Olaopa’s lecture entitled “Achieving a Robust and…
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BREAKING: Malawi’s Vice President, nine others die in plane crash
The wreck of a plane carrying Malawi’s vice president has been found with no survivors, President Lazarus Chakwera has said. Saulos Chilima and nine others were flying within the country on Monday morning when their aircraft disappeared from airport radars. The plane, a military aircraft, was flying in bad weather. Soldiers were searching Chikangawa Forest to find the plane. In…
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Nigeria can pay higher minimum wage, Lamido asserts
By Innocent Raphael Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has declared that Nigeria possesses sufficient wealth to support any proposed national minimum wage. This declaration comes amidst ongoing debates over the appropriate wage floor for Nigerian workers. Lamido’s comments were made during an appearance on Channels Television, where he criticized the government’s allocation of funds for large-scale projects without…
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Democracy Day: FG announces Wednesday, June 12 as public holiday
The Federal Government has announced Wednesday, June 12 as a public holiday in honour of Democracy Day.The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by Aishetu Ndayako, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior.Former President Muhammadu Buhari in June 2018, changed the date for celebrating Nigeria’s democracy from May 29 to June 12 in honour of Moshood Abiola believed…
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Court reinstates monarch dethroned by ex-governor El-Rufai
Justice Bashir Attahiru Alkali of the National Industrial Court in Kaduna Monday overturned the dethronement of Chief Jonathan Pharaguwa Zamuna, the Paramount Monarch of Piriga Chiefdom and Lere Local Government. Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on May 22, 2023, announced the deposition of the rulers of Piriga Chiefdom and Arak Chiefdom in the Sanga Council region. However,…
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Argungu as Chairman, Police Service Commission
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd) as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (retired) as Commission Member. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, released the statement. According to the announcement,…
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NLC denies plans to resume strike on Tuesday
By Innocent Raphael The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted claims that organized labour will restart the recently suspended nationwide strike on Tuesday. This clarification comes after a misinterpretation of comments made by Chris Onyeka, the Assistant General Secretary of the NLC, during a morning interview on Channel’s TV. In a phone conversation with our reporter, Onyeka clarified the situation,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Minister Bagudu engages Development Partners at NDPG Retreat 2024
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator, Abubakar Bagudu recently attended the Nigeria Development Partners Group (NDPG) Retreat in Abuja. The Nigeria Development Partners Group (NDPG) was established by bilateral and multilateral development partners having a presence in the country. The primary goal of the NDPG is to facilitate coordination among Nigerian development partners. According to the United Nations Development…
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27-year-old woman arrested for allegedly stabbing lover to death in Imo
Twenty seven year old Oluchi Nzemechi from Uzoagba in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State has been arrested by the police for allegedly stabbing her partner, Kelechi Nzemechi to death. According to the police, the suspect acknowledged during interrogation that her 31-year-old partner had involved her in online fraud, popularly known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’. She admitted that an altercation…
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Ondo PDP names Reps member as Agboola’s gov’ship running mate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Hon Festus Akingbaso as it’s deputy governorship candidate in Ondo 2024 governorship election. Akingbaso is a former Ondo State House of Assembly member and will be the running mate to the PDP governorship candidate, Ajayi Agboola. The duo of Agboola/Akingbaso will face Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyetidawa…
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