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Tinubu appoints suspended Delta PDP chieftain, Chiedu Ebie as NDDC board chair
President Bola Tinubu has named a former Secretary to the Delta State Government, Chiedu Ebie as the chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). He also appointed 16 other nominees as members of the board. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale a spokesperson to the president said the appointment would take immediate effect. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved…
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Tinubu bans official with no specific roles from attending UNGA conference
President Bola Tinubu has barred federal government officials who have no official roles from travelling to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The President also asked the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to halt visa processing for all government personnel unless they have proof of direct engagement in this year’s UNGA summit that would be held in New York, USA.…
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Nigeria will no longer borrow to fund projects – Wale Edun
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, says the Federal Government will no longer borrow from any local or foreign organisation while sticking to the recent directive on the removal of subsidy on petrol and unification of the exchange rate. Edun said this while fielding questions from journalists at the State House, Abuja on Monday He also revealed that President Bola…
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Lagdo Dam: Humanitarian minister leads FG’s committee to proffer solution to flooding
Following the opening of the Lagdo dam by the Cameroonian authorities, the Federal Government has constituted a high level committee led by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Edu said the establishment of the committee would help to proffer solutions to flooding and its consequences in Nigeria. The Minister made this known during a press conference…
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Culture minister outlines 8-point plan to transform Nigeria’s creative industry
The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has unveiled an eight-point strategy intended to firmly establish Nigeria as the global centre of culture and entertainment. “With our greatest resource, the Nigerian People, at the forefront, we are championing a creative, cultural, and economic renaissance,” said Ms Musawa in a statement shared to reporters on Monday. “Our…
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Tinubu urges ministers to work on reviving economy
President Bola Tinubu on Monday directed the ministers to work together to restructure the economy and make life more bearable for the people. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, said this at a media briefing at the end of the inaugural Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in Abuja. Edun said that the president…
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Tinubu presides over inaugural FEC meeting
President Bola Tinubu is currently chairing the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The meeting is being held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting comes three months after the president assumed office on May 29. WesternPost on Saturday reported that the President would be holding his first FEC meeting with his 45 ministers…
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Stop placing congratulatory billboards over my appointment, Wike warns FCT residents
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned members of the public to stop placing billboard advertisements in his honour, following his appointment to the position. His spokesperson, Anthony Ogunleye, said this in a statement on Sunday. While acknowledging the kindness of FCT citizens, Wike said he would prefer to devote all of his efforts to helping President…
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Atiku mocks Tinubu over claims on primary and secondary school
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has mocked President Bola Tinubu over the recent controversy surrounding his academic qualifications. Atiku has approached a US court to grant him access to Tinubu’s academic credentials at the Chicago State University. Atiku, through his lawyer in the United States, Angela Liu, reportedly claimed that the Chicago State University issued…
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Soludo announces 10% salary increase, free antenatal, other palliatives for Anambra residents
In a bid to mitigate the impact of the recent fuel subsidy removal, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has announced a series of palliative measures. The measures, according to the governor, include a 10 per cent salary increase for all public servants and pensioners in the state. He also stated that his administration would provide a monthly flat non-taxable cash…
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