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Patience Jonathan visits First Lady, assures her of support
Former First lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has paid a visit which she termed “solidarity visit” to the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at the State House, Abuja. The former First Lady thanked Senator Oluremi Tinubu for how she has impacted the lives of Nigerian women so far. She said it is imperative for her as a former president’s wife to also…
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Fuel Subsidy: Zulum gives 2,000 households palliatives in Feezan
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has distributed food and other palliatives to 2,000 residents of Feezan ward in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC). The distribution which took place on Wednesday at the Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies is part of ongoing efforts to reduce hardship caused by rising cost of living as a result of the withdrawal…
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Nigeria negotiating new contract with coach Peseiro
The Nigeria Football Federation has opened negotiations with Jose Peseiro over a new contract as national coach. “His contract ended in July and we’re now talking to him and his lawyers,” NFF president Ibrahim Gusau said on Wednesday. Peseiro had been on a one-year contract. Gusau said talks were held up because of the delay in the 2023 Africa Cup…
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Oshiomhole defends Tinubu, says ‘no quick fix’ to economy
Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has said there is “no quick fix” to the present economic situation in the country. Speaking to journalists after meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday, Oshiomhole said it was evident to all that Tinubu enhirited a “terrible economic situation”. Drawing from his experience as the former governor of Edo, Oshiomhole acknowledged that…
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One dead, 3 missing as Seplat oil rig capsizes in Delta
One person was confirmed dead when a Seplat Energy oil rig capsized during drilling in Delta State. In a statement released by Seplat Oil on Tuesday, another three members of the crew of 96 are the still missing, while the other 92 are “accounted for and save”. The statement read, “Seplat Energy regrets to to announce a serious incident on…
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Governor Sani makes fresh appointments in Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani, has approved more appointments as his administration approaches its first 100 days in office. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Molash on Wednesday. The new appointments are: 1. Umar Waziri – Special Adviser, Revenue Matters2. Umar Baba Bambale – Special Adviser, Drugs &Narcotics Control3. Prof. Aminu Ladan…
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No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees — FG
The Federal Government has insisted that no federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr David Adejo said this at a public hearing by the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on student loans in Abuja on Tuesday. Adejo said that the recent increase in charges by federal universities in…
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Tinubu mourns death of military officers in helicopter crash
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Nigerian Air Force officers who died in a helicopter crash in Niger State on Monday. The President described their death as a tragic loss that “brought immense sadness to me”. He said they will be remembered for giving their all to the service of the country. “The tragic loss of our gallant…
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Tinubu hails ECCAS support for ECOWAS on Niger crisis
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the solidarity of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the political impasse in the Republic of Niger. The President spoke when he received the Special Envoy of President Ali Bongo Ondimba and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Gabon, Mr. Hermann Immongault, at the State House in Abuja…
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No fuel price increase, Tinubu reiterates NNPCL earlier stand
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated an earlier statement by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), saying there will be no increase in price of petrol price in the country. There had been widespread reports across the country over planned increase in petrol price across the country. This was promptly denied by the NNPC Limited in a statement on Monday.…
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