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Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, defence minister says
Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday. “We don’t authorize either the use of military bases or the use of airspace for actions related to the war in Iran,” she told reporters in Madrid. Spanish…
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PHOTOS: Shettima, governors present as TVC’s Otitoju celebrates 60th birthday with book launch
Vice President Kashim Shettima alongside Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Umo Eno, Usman Ododo, Babagana Zulum were present in Abuja today at NAF conference at the public presentation of the book to mark the 60th birthday of Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, Director of News of TVC. The event also had in attendance Senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, Special Adviser to the…
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Ondo governor disburses ₦2.4bn to 2018, 2019 retirees, vows continued support
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday flagged off the disbursement of ₦2.4 billion in gratuities to pensioners who retired from the state public service in 2018 and 2019, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of retired workers. Held at the Cocoa Conference Centre, Governor’s Office, Akure, Aiyedatiwa described the exercise as not merely administrative,…
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Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations
Russia has ordered a British diplomat to leave the country over allegations of spying, the latest in a series of expulsions of embassy staff from both sides. The Federal Security Service (FSB) claims the man provided false information when applying to enter the country, as well as trying to obtain sensitive information during informal economic meetings, according to state media…
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OPM pastor celebrates marriage of adopted autistic son with N10 million gift
The general overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Chibuzor Chinyere, has announced that his adopted autistic son, Aboy, is married, following a controversial marriage proposal last week. The wedding took place on Sunday, with the bride described as a “single woman of God.” Chinyere shared photos from the ceremony on his Facebook page and revealed that the union came with…
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Governor Zulum dissolves Borno State cabinet, orders commissioners to hand over
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has dissolved the state executive council, relieving all commissioners of their duties. The directive was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani. According to the statement, the affected commissioners have been instructed to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to permanent secretaries on…
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Integrity in public procurement key to national development — Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has said that strengthening integrity in public procurement is critical to driving national development and improving government expenditure outcomes. Olaopa spoke on Saturday at a webinar organised by the Procurement Professionals Association of Nigeria (PPAN), where he delivered a lecture titled “Enthroning Integrity in Public Expenditure: A Procurement…
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Olaopa, Walson-Jack inaugurate joint committee to strengthen civil service collaboration
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Esther Didi Walson-Jack, have inaugurated a joint technical committee to strengthen collaboration and strengthen the Nigerian civil service. The committee, inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja, is a joint initiative of the FCSC and the Office of…
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El-Rufai, Uba Sani, and the misreading of political differences — by Kayode Adebiyi
I think there is a fundamental disconnect in the way many Nigerians interpret political disagreements. Too often, people react emotionally and rush to public conclusions based on weak assumptions and speculation rather than facts or a proper understanding of how politics actually works. It is important to understand that political disagreement does not automatically translate into personal enmity. Unfortunately, many…
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Egba indigenes storm Abeokuta for grand finale of 39th Lisabi Festival
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Egba people of Ogun State gathered at the Ake Palace grounds on Saturday for the grand finale of the 39th Lisabi Festival, concluding a week-long celebration that began on March 23. The annual festival honours Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, the 18th-century warrior who led the Egba revolt against the Oyo Empire and secured the people’s independence.…
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