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Afenifere scraps Adebanjo’s leadership title
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, on Wednesday, annulled the office of the acting leader of the group, being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated and formed another group named Afenifere Elders Caucus, with Adebanjo a member and Fasoranti as leader. This was…
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Ministers who fail to perform will be dropped – Hadiza Bala-Usman
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, has warned that non-performing ministers will face the axe. She made this remark on Wednesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, where she addressed a technical retreat for delivery desk officers of federal ministries. The retreat was aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of presidential priorities and ministerial deliverables.…
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AFCON enters knockout rounds with mouthwatering fixtures
The group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, concluded on Wednesday night, setting up some highly anticipated knock-out stage clashes. The group stage produced everything expected of the grit the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON is made of; stellar shocks, goals, records, history and passionate fans turning up at match venues. In the marquee match of…
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Mining financing, exports top solid minerals ministry, NEXIM Bank collaboration .
The Solid Minerals Development Ministry and the Nigerian Export-Import (NEXIM) bank have committed to strengthening partnerships to close the logistical gap hampering exports of solid minerals whilst leveraging the bank’s resources to bolster mining sector financing. Receiving the NEXIM Bank Managing Director, Abba Bello, in his office on Wednesday, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake lauded the…
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Doyin Okupe tackles Senator Ndume over CBN, FAAN relocation to Lagos
Doyin Okupe, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has tackled the senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, for faulting the relocation of certain departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. Ndume, in a Channels Television interview on Tuesday, said that the president is being…
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BREAKING: Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa appoints Oluwatuyi, Olasanya new SSG, CoP
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appointed Tayo Oluwatuyi as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, also announced the appointment of Abayomi Olasanya as the new Chief of Protocol. The appointments follows the dissolution of the State Executive Council by Governor Aiyedatiwa earlier today. The statement…
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BREAKING: Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa nominates Adelami as Deputy Governor
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has nominated a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly Olayide Adelami as the new deputy governor. Adelami who was an aspirant in the 2020 governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress. WesternPost gathered that Adelami’s name has been sent to the Ondo State House of Assembly for confirmation. More details later…
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Court grants Obiano bail after N4bn money laundering arraignment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, arraigned former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, before a federal high court in Abuja. The anti-corruption agency accused him of laundering money and filed a nine-count charge against him. Obiano however denied any wrongdoing and entered a not guilty plea. The EFCC’s lawyer, Sylvanus Tahir, requested the court to keep the…
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We must care for the elderly, Remi Tinubu tells wife of Akwa-Ibom governor
Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reemphasized the need to give more attention to the elderly. She was speaking while receiving the Wife of the Akwa Ibom State Govenor, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Eno in her office at the State House, Abuja. Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that the elderly have paid their dues in life and deserve to be taken…
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BREAKING: Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa sacks state EXCO, other aides
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan. The statement said all members of the Cabinet are to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective…
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