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Tinubu asks security operatives to rescue kidnapped pupils in Ekiti
President Bola Tinubu has directed the armed forces to free the students who were abducted in Ekiti State. The president also pledged that those responsible for the deaths of two Ekiti traditional rulers would face consequences. Six students from Apostolic Faith School, three teachers, and a driver were reportedly abducted by gunmen on Monday in Eporo-Ekiti. Also two monarchs who…
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Group applauds Tinubu on removal of fuel subsidy
A civil society organisation, Independent media and Policy Initiative, has applauded President Bola Tinubu over his decision to remove the petrol subsidy. President Tinubu announced the withdrawal of subsidies in his inaugural speech on Monday, saying that the past administration did not make provision for such in the 2023 appropriation act. The announcement, however, came after a severe fuel shortage…
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Atiku’s statement on insecurity reckless – Presidency
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has called out a former presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP over his comments made against the administration on matters involving insecurity and the economy in the country. Onanuga, in a statement, described Atiku’s comment as reckless and fell short of what is expected from an…
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BREAKING: FG inaugurates 37-man tripartite committee on minimum wage
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 37-man Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage with a mandate to recommend a new National Minimum Wage for the Country. Vice President Kashim Shettima presided over the inaugural ceremony at the council chambers at the presidential villa in Abuja. Shettima inaugurating the committee, charged the members to consider the hardship caused by the removal…
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Alake condoles with Ekiti over killing of monarch, abduction of primary school pupils
The Minister of Solid Minerals Oladele Alake has extended his condolence to the people and government of Ekiti State over the killing of two traditional rulers in the state. Two monarchs, the Onimojo of Imojo- Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola were killed on Monday while returning from a security meeting. In…
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I extended my condolences to the people of Oyo, Atiku replies Makinde
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar says he addressed the explosion that shook portions of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on January 16, refuting the state governor Seyi Makinde’s allegations that he didn’t get in touch with him. According to reports, the explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings,…
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‘We stand with ECOWAS,’ FG reacts to Mail, Burkina Faso, Niger exit from regional bloc
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed sadness over the military authority in the Republic of Niger’s announcement that the Republics of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Francisca K. Omayuli, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated in a statement on Monday that ECOWAS has been advancing…
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Nigeria, Bulgaria to deepen bilateral education ties
Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral ties with the Federal Republic of Bulgaria, in the field of Education. Tahir promised that the process of renewing the Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Bulgaria would be fast-tracked. The minister gave the indication recently in his office in Abuja, when he received in the audience, Yanko…
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I’m not seeking to be Ekiti governor – Alake
Minister of Solid Minerals, Oladele Alake, says he is not interested nor vying to be next governor of Ekiti State. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals on Monday, Alake dismissed posters circulating on social media and across WhatsApp groups, saying he is positioned as a gubernatorial aspirant…
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Information minister addresses economy, insecurity challenges
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is tackling the nation’s security and economic issues. Idris stated in a statement he signed on Sunday that the government was not downplaying the difficulties that Nigerians are now facing. He said that regardless of differences, the administration understood its obligations to all Nigerians. He stated, “In the…
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