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NIPR president urges transparent distribution of petrol subsidy removal palliatives
President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations(NIPR), Mukhtar Sirajo, has called upon the Federal Government to ensure transparency in the allocation of relief measures designed to mitigate the impact of the removal of petrol subsidy. Speaking at the NIPR’s Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Sirajo emphasized that citizens have high expectations of their leaders, asking that those…
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Super Falcons rise 8 places in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Falcons moved up eight places to 32nd in the latest World rankings released by FIFA on Friday. The move was as a result of Falcons performance at the just concluded Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand where they reached the round of 16 before bowing out on penalties to finalists England. In a group regarded as…
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Federal Civil Service Commission and illegal recruitment into the service, By Tijjani Mohammad
A core mandate of the Civil Service Commission, as an agency of Government, is the recruitment and deployment of officers with requisite qualifications into the civil service. A major plank on which the commission seeks to realize its vision of building a core of highly focused, disciplined, committed and patriotic civil service is the advertisement of vacancies for the ultimate…
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Trump surrenders at Fulton County jail in Georgia election case
Former President Donald Trump surrendered Thursday at the Fulton County jail, where he was booked on 13 felony counts related to an alleged scheme to overturn the results of the presidential election in Georgia. His surrender in Georgia marks the fourth time this year the former president has turned himself in after criminal charges were brought against him by federal…
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Resumption of Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Road project delights Kaduna Government
The Kaduna State Government has expressed satisfaction with the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Road project, appealing to the Federal Ministry of Works to expedite the completion of the project to improve motorists’ security. The State Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe disclosed this on Thursday, 24th August 2023, during a courtesy visit by the Minister for Works, Mr. Nweze David…
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Tinubu’s useful northern idiots, By Nasir Aminu
To be clear, the term useful idiot is not an insult. It is the term used to describe political puppets. It is regarded as a Machiavellian technique, a calculated move to use others as tools for personal or political advantage without regard for their autonomy or awareness. The notion that Tinubu is a master political strategist can be confirmed by…
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World Athletics Championships: Amusan finishes 6th in 100m hurdles final
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan on Thursday failed to defend her world title after finishing sixth in the final of the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Jamaican Danielle Williams, 30, won the title in a season-best of 12.43s, while Olympic champion, Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn came second in 12.44s. Kendra Harrison of U.S.A came third in 12.46s. Amusan, 26, who…
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Tinubu’s economic reforms, diplomatic alliances to attract investments, partnership – Shettima
President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and diplomatic alliances are intended to attract investments and partnerships to Nigeria, while aligning with international and regional cooperation, says the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. According to him, “the new government, which began less than three months ago, is examining the variables and evaluating the scope and level of regional and global cooperation to pursue…
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Time for elections are over, let’s face business of governance, FG tells Obaseki
Minister of Information & National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called upon Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to demonstrate statesmanship that extends beyond the electoral period. The statement, issued on August 24, 2023, addressed Governor Obaseki’s recent comments on the nation’s economic challenges and his criticism of decisions made by the APC-led Federal Government. “We are now in the season of…
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Tinubu directs immediate resolution with UAE on Emirate Airline, visa issuance
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said African countries have a better chance of overcoming economic and security challenges by looking inward for solutions and walking the talk on all of its pledges and agreements. President Tinubu stated this while receiving Letters of Credence from three envoys at the State House: Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Mr. Awall…
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