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Youth Development: Minister charges corps members on new skills
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande has charged corps members to equip themselves with market-driven skills while serving the country to secure their future The Minister gave the charge while on a working visit to the Asaya National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC), orientation camp, Kabba, Kogi state. He noted that acquiring new skills will empower them…
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Akeredolu’s legacy will be remembered forever, says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Wednesday that the legacy left by the late former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu would be remembered forever. Tinubu stated this during a condolence visit to the family of the late former governor and the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye. The president, who was received in Akure by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, described…
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Ekiti begins rehabilitation of 1,000 km rural roads to enhance agric development
The Ekiti State Government has begun a 1,000-kilometre rural road rehabilitation project across the state, with the advertisement of bid for the first of 65.10 kilometres of backlog/ rehabilitation intervention, covering several communities and farmsteads. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Olayinka Oyebode, the road project comes under the World Bank-assisted Rural…
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Subsidy removal challenging but necessary for long-term prosperity, says Tinubu
The decision to remove the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was challenging but premised on the need to ensure Nigeria’s long-term energy security and economic prosperity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said. President Tinubu stated this on Tuesday in his keynote address at the opening of the 7th Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) at the Banquet Hall of the…
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FCT Police arrests mastermind in kidnap, killing of Ned Nwoko’s legal aide
The operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested the “second most wanted kidnap kingpin,” on its list, Samaila Wakil Fafa, also known as Habu Ibrahim. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Josephine Adeh, the suspect had evaded arrest and had been on the wanted list of the police “for a…
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NLC discontinues street protests
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its street action for the second day of its nationwide protest. It reached the decision after an emergency National Executive Council meeting. Reviewing the first day of the protest, the NLC concluded that the protest was successful as it achieved its key objectives. But its NEC has now resolved to discontinue the street…
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FG moves to address insecurity along Nigeria’s international borders
In a bid to improve security and promote cooperation between Nigeria and neighbouring countries, the Federal Government has organised a one-day workshop for the creation of Nigeria’s Platform for Local Border Authorities along the Nigeria-Benin International Boundary. The workshop with the theme Transforming Borders from Barriers of Separation to Bridhes of Cooperation and Integration was organized by the National Boundary…
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NLC Protest: Kwara Government reiterates commitment to reducing hardship
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – Kwara State Government has reassured workers of its commitment to reducing the burden of the hardship currently being experienced due to the high cost of living and insecurity. The Permanent Secretary, Establishment and Training, Office of the Head of Service, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim gave the assurance when the Chairman of the Kwara state chapter of…
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Why we sanctioned factories, confiscated items, Kwara NAFDAC Co-ordinator reveals
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara state Coordinator for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Pharm. Nadabo Nathan has disclosed that some cosmetic companies were sanctioned for offences relating to batch manufacturing records. He made this disclosure while speaking with Westernpost correspondent in Ilorin. He said officers of the agency observed lapses when they visited…
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Protecting Government Secrets: A Call to Action
By Henry Balogun In recent times, our nation has witnessed a disturbing trend that threatens the very fabric of its governance and national security: the rampant leakage and dissemination of official government documents on social media platforms. This insidious practice, perpetrated by both government officials and citizens alike, undermines the trust and integrity of our institutions and poses grave risks…
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