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Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Road: Ogun ready to take over project, lauds FG
The Ogun State government on Tuesday declared its readiness to take over the construction of the LagosOta-Abeokuta road from the Federal Government and transform it into a world-class carriageway. The road which runs through Lagos and Ogun states, has been in a deplorable condition for years, resulting in untold hardship for motorists, especially citizens of Ogun State. The Governor Dapo…
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Tinubu appoints new Hajj Commission CEO, dissolves NAHCON board
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale. The…
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Housing minister calls on Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors to uphold ethics, standards
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Musa Ahmed Dangiwa, has called on the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) to champion ethics and excellence within the construction and building sector in Nigeria. Dangiwa made this call during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Institute to his office in Abuja on Tuesday. Emphasizing the vital role that the…
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Ogun to create energy, mineral resources, ICT And digital economy ministries, says Abiodun
The Ogun State Government is set to establish the Ministries of Mineral Resources, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Digital Economy and Energy. This was disclosed by Governor Dapo Abiodun during a meeting with Permanent Secretaries held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Prince Abiodun also disclosed that the Ministry of Youths would be separated from the…
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LP urges its lawmakers to reject N57.6bn vehicles for National Assembly members
The Labour Party has condemned the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration to buy vehicles worth about N160 million each for 360 members of the National Assembly and urged its legislators to oppose the move. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, said the move was “shocking, saddening and…
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Permanent Secretary praises Police, urges SERVICOM to improve service delivery
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, has pointed out that the Nigeria Police Force deserves the best applause in the country for putting their lives, welfare, and livelihood at stake to protect the citizens. He made this known during the stakeholders/Ministry SERVICOM Committee meeting on the Ministry’s Service Chapter review held at the Headquarters…
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Tinubu appoints new ICPC management team
…approves 90-day leave for outgoing chairman In exercise of powers conferred on the President as established in Section 3(6) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, and in furtherance of the Renewed Hope mandate to reform key institutions and invigorate Nigeria’s war on corruption, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for…
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Senate in closed session after Ndume walks out during plenary
A heated exchange of words erupted in the Senate on Tuesday, as Senator Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) challenged the ruling of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on a motion concerning the Nigerian-Niger border. The motion, moved by Senator Summaila Kawu (NNPP Kano South), called for a debate on the need to reopen the border, which has been closed since…
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Adeleke celebrates Ooni of Ife at 49
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 49th year birthday, eulogising him as a foremost traditional ruler in the promotion of culture and heritage. The congratulatory message, which was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described…
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Nigeria, China strategic partnership key to Africa’s development – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Tuesday that Nigeria’s strategic partnership with China needs to be scaled up, as it remains key to Africa’s development. This, he assured, is in progress on the part of Nigeria, just as he said since assuming office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strategically tinkered with the country’s foreign policy to drive and boost investors’…
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