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Tinubu reacts to Plateau killing, directs immediate mobilisation of relief to victims
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday condemned what he describes as heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which resulted in the tragic loss of many lives. In a statement released through his spokeswoman, Ajuri Ngalale, President Tinubu ordered security agents to move in right now, search the entire area, and capture the offenders.…
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125 Abuja residents enroute North benefit from 50 per cent transport discount on Christmas Day
At least 125 residents in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have benefited from President Bola Tinubu’s intervention scheme on Christmas Day, which is part of the implementation of a 50 per cent discount introduced for Nigerians willing to travel during the Yuletide period. This was revealed in a statement released on Monday by Olujimi Oyetomi, a spokesman for the…
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My administration will continue to deliver, implement palliatives to ease burden, hardship on Nigerians, Tinubu says
President Bola Tinubu restated his dedication to delivering good governance and ensuring the swift implementation of government palliative measures to ease the current hardship faced by Nigerians, particularly in light of the ongoing impact of the petroleum subsidy. He made this statement on Sunday in his goodwill message in Lagos state ahead of Christmas Day, which falls on Monday. “My…
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Power minister decries persistent sabotage by vandals on power sector
Nigeria’s power minister, Adebayo Adelabu, expressed his dismay at the repeated acts of sabotage by vandals that have been causing disruptions to power supply in the NorthEast region of the country. These disruptions, according to him, have been affecting the states of Yobe and Borno, causing inconvenience and frustration for the residents. He said the vandalism occurred at a transmission…
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Tinubu’s foreign trips have brought over $15bn in FDI – Info minister
President Bola Tinubu’s international shuttles have brought in over $15 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in a number of economic sectors, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris. Idris disclosed this during a World Press Conference on Thursday at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja. The Ministry of Information and National Orientation’s Deputy Director…
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FG to reintroduce undersecretaries in foreign policy administration
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has announced that the country has completed its plans to select undersecretaries as part of its foreign policy. Tuggar added that only a strong constitutional governance base, robust democratic institutions, and an alliance of democratic nations in the area could effectively combat the threat to peace posed by terrorism and separatist movements in the…
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FG pays NPower beneficiaries salary arrears
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of payment to N-Power beneficiaries under the social investment scheme. According to a spokesperson for the Minister Rasheed Zubair, the payment commencement was initiated by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation after a painstaking verification exercise. Zubair said the minister, Betta Edu, announced the release of funds on Wednesday night,…
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FULL LIST: Keyamo appoints new directors for aviation agencies
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the appointment of new directors for all aviation agencies. This was disclosed Thursday in a statement issued by Odutayo Oluseyi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development Below are the appointed Directors and offices: Prof. Vincent Ezikornwor Weli, Director, Weather Services Prof. Odjugo Peter Akpodiogaga Ovuyovwiroye,…
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FG to provide subsidised luxury buses to Nigerians ahead of yuletide period
The Federal Government has announced plans to subsidise all luxury buses for ease of transportation for citizens willing to travel ahead of the festive holidays. This was disclosed on Wednesday by Dele Alake who is chairman of the inter-ministerial committee on the Presidential Intervention on Public Transportation and Minister of Mines and Steel. Alake announced that the FG will cover…
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Total Energies to invest $6bn in Nigeria’s deepwater, energy sector
Multinational energy company, Total Energies Worldwide, has announced plans to invest $6 billion in Nigeria’s deep water and gas production. The CEO, Patrick Pouyanne, made this announcement during an official visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Pouyanne informed President Tinubu that Nigeria was “very important” for Total Energies, accounting for 8 to 10 percent…
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