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Saudi embassy says deported Nigerian didn’t fulfil entry conditions, requirements
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has issued a clarification about the media reports and social media releases concerning the deportation of Nigerian citizens at the point of entry into the Kingdom. According to the press statement signed by the Royal Embassy, the passengers who were denied entry and subsequently deported to their initial destinations did not fulfill…
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BREAKING: Appeal Court affirms Sanwo-Olu’s election as Lagos governor
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has affirmed the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Governor of Lagos State. The three-member Appeal Court panel led by Yargata Nimpar on Wednesday, dismissed the appeal of the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party Abdulazeez Adediran popularly known as Jandour and Labour Party Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. The Appeal Court affirmed the ruling of…
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FG committed to creating enduring structure for mining sector development – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has affirmed the commitment of the Federal Government to creating an enduring governance structure to herald sustainable development in the mining sector. Speaking on the topic, “Strengthening Policies to promote Sustainable Environment for Mining Host Communities” at the 2023 West African Mining Host Communities INDABA, Alake emphasised that the administration is reviewing…
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APC fires back at Atiku, says PDP is sliding into oblivion
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the claim by former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that Nigeria was sliding into a one-party state under the APC-led administration. This was in a press statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. The APC said, “Exasperated by the drooping fortunes of…
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Onaolapo Soleye, ex-Finance Minister dies four days after 90th birthday
Nigeria has lost one of its eminent public servants, Dr. Onaolapo Olusegun Soleye, who served as the Minister of Finance from 1984 to 1985. He died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the age of 90, just four days after celebrating his birthday with his family and friends. Dr. Soleye was a distinguished economist and administrator, who held various positions…
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Gov Alia, Tor Markudi commend Tinubu for fulfilling humanitarian promises to Benue
Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fulfilling some of the promises made to the people of the state during his electioneering campaign. The Governor spoke during a state dinner organized in honor of the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Betta Edu and her team at the Banquet Hall, Government…
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Housing minister unveils N50m mortgage scheme for Nigerians in diaspora
As the 6th edition of Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), opens in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development Architect Ahmed Dangiwa, has launched the Diaspora Housing Schemewith a promise for Diasporas access up to N50 Million loan for mortgage with an interest rate of 6.9%, to be paid over a period of 10 years. The Minister who initiated…
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NSA announces arrests over assault on NLC leader, urges labour to end strike
Some hoodlums who assaulted the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joseph Ajero, in Owerri, Imo State, have been arrested by the security agencies. This was disclosed by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in a statement on Wednesday, saying that the NSA had directed relevant authorities to conduct thorough investigation into the incident and bring…
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Progressives, let’s take a deep breath of patriotism, By Dada Olusegun
In 2013, the All Progressives Congress rose like a phoenix from the ashes of three legacy political parties each of which subscribed to a brand of politics anchored on welfarist progressive ideology. The new party that emerged from the unprecedented merger offered Nigerians a pathway to people-centered political leadership. Millions of Nigerians came on board the APC train and in…
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Tinubu honours invitation to Guinea-Bissau for Independence Day commemoration
President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, join other Heads of State and Government in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, to celebrate the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary and Armed Forces Day. President Tinubu will arrive in Bissau on Thursday for the ceremony, which will be hosted by President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. Guinea-Bissau marked its 50th Independence Anniversary on September 24, 2023, but the Government…
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