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PHOTO NEWS: Colourful opening ceremony as 2022 National Sports Festival begins in Delta
The 2022 National Sports Festival began with the opening ceremony held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba Wednesday night. Competing states across the country matched past and presented themselves in their colourful attires to the admiration of the watching crowd. President Muhammadu Buhari was represented by Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, while host Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and…
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FG adopts compulsory use of mother tongue in schools
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the compulsory use of mother tongues in primary one to six across the country. The new National Language Policy was one of the decisions taken at the FEC meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. Addressing newsmen at the State House, Abuja after the meeting, Minister of Education, Adamu…
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No plan to increase fuel pump price – FG
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the Federal Government has no intention of increasing the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during the festive period. The General Manager, Corporate Communications, NMDPRA, Mr Kimchi Apollo said this through an advisory which addressed speculations on the increase in price and availability of PMS. He said the Nigerian National…
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PHOTO NEWS: Pastor Kumuyi radiant in Arewa cap, hosts power crusade in Yola
General Suprintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor W.F Kumuyi was all glam and radiant in to-match Arewa cap and agbada during a courtesy call on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri at the government House, Yola, Adamawa State. Pastor Kumuyi was in Adamawa State for his church’s global crusade in company of his wife, Esther and other church leaders. On his…
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Ekiti launches Innovation Grant, targets 10,000 digital jobs for youth
Ekiti State government on Wednesday launched Innovation Grant Facility that will upscale digital skills and generate at least 10,000 employment for young people in the state. The World Bank sponsored project was launched in Ado Ekiti, the state capital by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The governor said the initiative will contribute to the state’s economic output, improve tax revenue and enhance…
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13% oil derivation: Wike hits out at unnamed Niger Delta governor
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has hit out at one of his colleagues believed to be Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri. Wike had while inaugurating the Renal Centre and House Officers Quarters built and equipped by his administration at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) said he will reply the unnamed governor soon. Diri had last week said that…
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State governors to blame for lingering poverty in Nigeria – FG
The federal government has again challenged state governments to address the poverty level among rural dwellers to make life more meaningful for rural communities. Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, made this position known while addressing State House correspondents at the end of the virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council. “In the course of working…
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At IPAC summit, Uzodimma lists achievements in Imo, harps on credible elections
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma on Wednesday, used the opportunity of the Political Stakeholders’ Conference in Abuja to reel out the achievements of his government in Imo State. The summit put together by the Inter Pary Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC) focused on how to consolidate democracy and emerging issues as the country moves into the election season. Governor Uzodimma…
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Atiku campaigns in Akure, promises improved education sector
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has promised to boost the education sector by injecting more funds into the sector if elected in the 2023 general election. Atiku stated this on Wednesday in Akure at the kickoff of his Presidential Campaign in the South-West region. The former vice president explained that enough funds would…
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Rivers APC celebrates Tonye Cole’s victory in court, says it is triumph of rule of law
The All Progressives Congress 2023 Campaign Council in Rivers State has celebrated the recognition of its candidates by the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt. In a statement by its spokesman, Sogbeye Eli, the party described the court judgment as a triumph of the rule of law. The Federal High Court, Port Harcourt Division on Wednesday, dismissed the suit of Hon.…
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