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Shari’ah Council tasks Tinubu on equity, fairness in appointments
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure equity, justice and fairness in appointments and governance. The council made the call in a communique issued at the end of a two-day national conference held at the National Mosque, Abuja. SCSN president Sheikh Abdulrasheed Hadiyatullah and secretary-general Nafi’u Ahmed signed the communique on Thursday.…
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FAAN defends decision to move headquarters from Abuja back to Lagos
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has defended the decision to relocate its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos as directed by Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo. In a statement on Thursday, FAAN noted that its original base was in Lagos before what it described as ill advised decision to relocate its headquarters to Abuja. in However, FAAN in a…
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Even as Baba Isale, Akande still has his plate full, By Dare Babarinsa
Chief Bisi Akande’s four-year reign as the Governor of Osun State is a testament that a leader does not need a long tenure to make necessary impact. The truth is that many of our highly successful leaders had only one tenure each. Chief Adekunle Ajasin, Professor Ambrose Alli, Chief Bisi Onabanjo, Chief Bola Ige and Alhaji Lateef Jakande; each only…
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Alake, Nasarawa governor strengthen collaboration on mining sector development
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has described Nasarawa State as a worthy partner in the drive to develop mineral resources in Nasarawa state and Nigeria at large. Speaking while receiving Nasarawa state Governor, Abdullahi Sule on Thursday in his office, Alake stated that the Governor has provided immense support for the Lithium factory undergoing construction in Nasarawa…
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IGP assures standard insurance policy for quality service delivery
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has underscored the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to enhancing the welfare of its personnel and their families. In line with this commitment, the IGP, in a bid to ensure quality service delivery, has initiated steps towards implementing a comprehensive standard insurance policy for the Force. As part of this initiative,…
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FG will clear N35k wage award arrears owed workers soon – Onyejeocha
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, on Wednesday said the Federal Government will soon pay the N35,000 wage arrears it owes workers. The provisional wage was meant to be paid to workers for six months to ameliorate the hardship caused by the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The government initiated the wage so as…
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I-CSPJ condemns Police invasion of ABN TV, arrest of guest on air
The Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ) has expressed deep concern and disapproval of the recent police invasion of ABN TV and the subsequent arrest of a guest during a live programme in Umuahia in Abia State on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. According to field monitors from I-CSPJ, the police stormed the television station about 2.40 p.m. during…
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BOOK REVIEW: The untold story of the Muhammadu Buhari enigma, By Shola Oshunkeye
PROTOCOLS Mr. President, I respectfully seek your permission to stand on the already established protocols. Since the State House protocol department formally released the programme for this event on January 9, 2024, my heart has been beating rather irregularly; palpitating, sounding gbum, gbum, gbum. My mind has been in a state of constant motion, pondering the best strategy to use…
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Two reasons Shell’s divestment won’t result in revenue loss to Nigeria, By Ademola Adegbamigbe
After 88 years of its presence in Nigeria, Shell Exploration Company, announced that it was divesting from the country. Will this cause revenue reduction for Nigeria? That is the question on many lips. The Royal Dutch/Shell Group founded Shell D’Arcy, the first Shell company in Nigeria in 1936. In November 1938, it was granted exploration licence to prospect for oil…
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WEF: Shettima urges African leaders to ramp up 3% of continents global GDP
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored African leaders to work towards ramping up the total $3.1 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of countries on the continent, amounting to a paltry three percent of the overall global GDP. According to him, “the total Gross Domestic Product of African countries taken together is barely $3.1 Trillion, which is less than…
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