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NDDC chairman disowns $15bn MoU with US firm for mega rail project
The Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Lauretta Onochie, has refuted claims of the commission signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US firm, Atlanta Global Resources Inc. for the construction of a mega rail project across the Niger Delta, from Lagos to Calabar. In a statement, Onochie stated that neither she nor the NDDC Board had any…
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We equipped security, subdued terrorists, bandits, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the robust plan to improve the security architecture of the country had been realized, with upgrading of hardware, building facilities, training, and equipping staff and officers, and structuring of a welfare system that caters for more than 50,000 children of fallen heroes. Speaking at a ceremony attended by two former leaders of the…
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Imagine if there was no Mike Adenuga
He is there, quiet, unobtrusive, self-effacing. But he’s also there like a bull. Powerful, forceful, effective, high-octane. Sometimes you see him, most times, you don’t. That is Mike Adenuga Jnr for you, the illustrious son of Nigeria, Africa, and the world, who turns 70 on Saturday, April 29. He means different things to different people, and many things to many…
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Governors, NEC members shower accolades on Osinbajo as council holds valedictory meeting
Members of the National Economic Council (NEC), including all state governors, and some members of the federal cabinet rose from their monthly meeting on Thursday with words of commendation and praise for the Chairman of the Council, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The Council members who were having a physical meeting in a long time rounded up their accolades for the…
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Opposition relied on foreign backers to win last elections – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday asserted that while the All Progressives Congress (APC) was working hard to retain power in the recent elections, the combined opposition was a victim of over confidence- the main reason why he believed they lost. Speaking at his residence in the State House where he received the Progressive Governors’ Forum led by their Chairman, Governor Abubakar…
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President-elect charges Progressive Governors to remain united, work with party leadership
President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, met with the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors who paid him a courtesy visit and urged them to work with the party leadership and lawmakers on the election of principal officers of the National Assembly. “We thank God Almighty for our electoral victory. It was tough and turbulent. “The challenge before us…
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FG’s business environment reforms show new Nigeria possible, says Osinbajo
The Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari has made significant efforts in improving the business environment in Nigeria through the implementation of ease of doing business reforms, but more needs to be done in the coming years to deliver a shared prosperity for all. This view was expressed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in his keynote speech last night as…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari leads Army Trooping parade at Eagle Square
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday led the Service Chiefs, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Ministers and other top government officials to participate in Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colors Parade 2023. Photos credit: Federal Ministry of Information & Culture
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IGP orders immediate deployment of CPs to state commands
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate deployment of commissioners of police to various commands across the country. The IGP tasked the senior police officers to proceed immediately to their respective duty posts and take charge of the affairs of their offices, and execute the policing agenda of the Force leadership. The newly posted Commissioners…
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NEC recommends temporary suspension of planned petrol subsidy removal
The National Economic Council (NEC) has recommended the temporary suspension of the planned removal of petrol subsidy, according to a statement by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed. Speaking to journalists after the Valedictory NEC meeting, Ahmed revealed that the council agreed that the timing for the removal of subsidy should not be now, but…
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