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PDP’s ghost worker cartel fighting NIN requirement for Kwara workers – YDC
The Youth for Democracy and Change (YDC) has accused the Kwara PDP of resisting the state government’s efforts to fish out ghost workers because it (the PDP) is operating a ghost worker cartel. In a statement by its Director of Media and Publicity, Abdulbaki Kure, on Saturday, the pro-democracy group, YDC lambasted a PDP self-styled pro-democracy group, Kwara Sustainable Development…
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Set stage for children’s future, Ohanenye advises on Women’s Day
The Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has called on women to set the stage for the future of their children, in line with contemporary global realities. The Minister said this on Friday at a press briefing in Abuja to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day themed: ‘Count Her In Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment.’ She stated that women…
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Beware of impostors, Atiba ruling house reaffirms claim to Alaafin’s throne
Following what they described as the antics of people posing as members of their lineage, descendants of the Atiba Ruling House in Oyo town of Oyo State have reaffirmed their claim to the vacant stool of the Alaafin. The Atiba ruling house, therefore, urged the government to be wary of those it called impostors as the struggle to enthrone a…
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Justify your appointment, Aiyedatiwa charges new commissioners, SA, HoS
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has enjoined all the newly sworn-in appointees to justify their appointments by showing their mettle in their new offices. The governor gave the charge at the inauguration ceremony of six new commissioners and seven new special advisers. He also inaugurated a new Head of Service in the person of Mr Bayo Philip. The six commissioners…
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Be dedicated to duty, Shettima urges Christian Pilgrim Commission Board
Vice President Kashim Shettima has asked the newly appointed Board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission to demonstrate unwavering devotion to duty. Addressing the delegation that came on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, VP Shettima reminded the board members of the importance of religious commitment in addressing the challenges facing the nation. The Vice President also acknowledged President…
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Electricity: We are addressing the underlying problems, says Adelabu
The strategy adopted in solving the electricity challenges in Nigeria calls for going beyond temporary fixes to addressing the underlying problems, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said. He made this clear at a recent meeting with members of the Forum of Commissioners of Energy in Nigeria. The Minister disclosed that now that there is a diagnosis and a…
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Calling for strikes in 9 months administration unacceptable, Tinubu tells NLC
By Adeola Ogunrinde President Bola Tinubu on Thursday took a swipe at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over its approach and tactic on national issue. According to the president, it is unacceptable to call for strike in just nine months of an administration. “The labour has gone on strike four times within my nine months in government. That’s a record.…
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Photos: Official commissioning of Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line Project Phase 1
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissioned the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line Project Phase 1 on Thursday 29 February. Here are pictures from the event:
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NIDCOM, Canadian High Commission partner on migration
The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria and Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) have expressed readiness to partner on migration management. This was made known when a delegation of the Canadian High Commission paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Speaking at the interaction, the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Jamie Christoff emphasised the need to…
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Hardship: Zulum distributes food items to 100,000 families
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has flagged off the distribution of food items to over 100,000 households in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Jere Local Government Area. The distribution was aimed at mitigating the hardship triggered by the rising costs of food items and other essential commodities. Zulum performed the symbolic presentation of the palliative on Wednesday at the Maiduguri Sports…
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