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Beware of State Police, by Nsikak Ekanem
State police system remains one of the prominent features of devolution of power among national and subnational governments that true federalism agitators have been ceaselessly pushing to be enshrined in Nigeria’s constitution since the return to democracy in 1999. The Bola Tinubu presidency, which commenced on May 29, 2023, is the first time the clamour is not only gaining increasing…
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Shettima flags off digitalisation of state house workflow processes
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima has said the flag-off of the training on digitalization of workflow processes in the State House is a fulfilment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to build an efficient workforce that is in tune with reality, leveraging technology. The training, the Vice President added, is a compelling testament to the President’s steadfast adherence to the…
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What is Teslim Folarin, El-Rufai, Kamil Akinlabi doing at SDP?
This is the question on the lips of political watchers as pictures emerged showing the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State in the 2023 general elections, Senator Teslim Folarin, the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and a former House of Representatives member from Oyo State, Honourable Kamil Akinlabi at the Abuja residence…
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Banditry: FG invites Sheikh Gumi for questioning
The Federal Government has invited Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi for questioning, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, told journalists on Monday in Abuja. The minister said the cleric was invited for questioning over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country, noting that Sheikh Gumi is not above the law. Sheikh Gumi gained…
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BREAKING: Tinubu approves establishment of Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the setting up of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund. The fund is designed to bridge the gap in infrastructure deficit in the country. According to information made available to Westernpost, the infrastructure development fund will focus on infrastructure developments in road, rail, agriculture, the ports, and aviation sector. The fund which will be…
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Kwara seeks collaboration to end deforestation
Kwara State Government has again called for further collaborations from individuals and corporate organizations to end deforestation, consequent upon illegal felling of trees. The Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this in Ilorin during the commemoration of year 2024 International Day of Forest, held at the newly beautified Flower Garden. Speaking…
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Why a political storm is gathering in Ondo APC ahead of primary
A political storm is gathering in the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the move by some ‘elders’ in the party to present a preferred aspirant for the 2024 governorship election. Known as Ondo APC Aborigines, the party elders are led by the former Nigerian ambassador to the Republic of Togo, Sola Iji. Others are Prof.…
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Lagos announces increase in 2024 Hajj fare
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced an increase in the Hajj fare for 2024. A statement by the Secretary of the board, Mr Waheed Onipede stated that with the increment by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), “intending pilgrims who had already paid ₦4, 899,000.00 are to add ₦1,918,032.91k while fresh applicants are to pay ₦8,454,464.74k outrightly…
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Parliamentary Diplomacy critical to world peace, conflict resolution – Akpabio
President of the Senate and Chairman, National Assembly of Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, has made a strong case for increased efforts in parliamentary diplomacy. Akpabio, who spoke at the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and Related Meetings, held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, maintained that parliamentary diplomacy is quite critical to achieving peace in the world and resolving conflicts. A…
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Photos: FG considers banning importation of needles, syringes
In a bid to strengthen the economy and foster local production, the Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa has advocated for a complete halt on the importation of medical syringes into Nigeria. This call was echoed by the Director General of National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye during a visit to the…
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