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Strike balance between transparency, classified information, FG urges directors
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has advised directors in government offices to strike a balance between transparency and safeguarding classified information. Mr Akume gave the advice at a roundtable for Directors of Reforms Coordination and Service Improvement, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms in Abuja. He said that this was with a…
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Adegboyega Awomolo becomes new chairman of Body of Benchers
Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) is now the new Chairman of the Body of Benchers, the body governing the legal profession in Nigeria. He succeeds Justice Mary Odili whose tenure has ended. The change of power took place on Thursday at the meeting of the Body of Benchers. Speaking at the event, Chief Awomolo credited his appointment to the goodwill and…
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State Police: 16 states make recommendations
Sixteen states in the federation have so far put forward their proposals and recommendations on the proposed establishment of state police. The 16 states presented their submissions at the 140th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Western Post reports that despite all states across the country expressing their support for the establishment of state police, 20 states…
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Defence Chief commends Interior Minister, restates commitment to national security
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has reiterate d the commitment of the armed forces to the security of the country. He stated this during a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo at the Interior Ministry Headquarters, Abuja. Speaking during the visit, the CDS commended the Minister for introducing an…
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NEC approves $617m i-DICE Program to create millions of jobs
…100,000 jobs per state, about 5,581,231 indirect jobs The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the implementation of the $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) programme in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. At its 140th meeting held virtually Thursday, chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima declared the firm resolve…
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Kwara’s Prof Adaramaja emerges Dean, SUBEB chairmen
• It’s a reward for hard work and excellence: UBEC boss Bobboyii The Executive Chairman of Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, Professor Shehu Raheem Adaramaja has emerged as the Dean of the Forum of Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Nigeria. According to a statement by the Press Secretary of Kwara SUBEB, Ameenat Abiola Atere on…
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Primary healthcare, most inclusive to physical, mental health – Ali Pate
Kunle Sanni, Abuja The Minister of Health, Ali Pate, says that the primary healthcare system is the most effective and inclusive way to improve people’s physical and mental health, including sexual and reproductive health, and social well-being. This, according to him, can be achieved through a well-sustained Human Resources for Health program. Pate who said this in a post via…
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Summon heads of MDAs, but let them do their jobs, Tinubu tells N’Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to members of the National Assembly to exercise restraint in summoning heads of ministries, departments, and agencies before parliamentary committees. Speaking at the breaking of Ramadan fast on Wednesday in Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the leadership of the House, the President said while oversight is essential for…
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FG bans ministers, others from foreign trips
The Federal Government has imposed a temporary ban on all ministers and federal officials of Ministry Departments and Agencies (MDAs) from travelling abroad for public purposes. The decision, according to the federal government, was made due to the increasing cost of travel expenses. According to the government, the directive will be effective from April and will be enforced for an…
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Afe Babalola attacking me deliberately, he’s a narcissist, says Fayemi
The former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has declared that he would not allow Chief Afe Babalola, an elder statesman and fellow Ekiti man, to control the story about his tenure as governor because it was clear that his constant attacks were deliberate. In an exclusive interview with THISDAY, Fayemi expressed concern that Babalola might have a narcissistic…
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