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New Year: I’ll continue with ongoing reforms in 2025- Wike tells Abuja residents
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has assured residents of Abuja that he will continue with reforms from 2024 in the New Year. In a statement he issued on Wednesday, the minister after reeling out projects embarked upon in 2024, said massive infrastructural development is a key driver of economic growth and improved quality of life. He said…
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2025, year of Ekiti accelerated growth in shared prosperity- Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has declared 2025 as the year of accelerated growth in the state’s journey towards shared prosperity. The Governor in a statewide new year broadcast relayed on all radio and television stations in the state on Wednesday morning, congratulated the people of the state for witnessing another year in spite of the numerous challenges that…
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Okpebholo reconstitutes AAU governing council, appoints Orbih as Chairman
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. This was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, on Tuesday. A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Osikheme Orbih made the list as Chairman. Others are; Martins Osakwe,…
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Ogun governor promises renewed focus on economy in 2025
…advocates unity, peaceful co-existence among Ogun people Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has promised that his administration will continue to foster an economy that promotes growth, equity, and resilience through sustainable development plans. The governor also admonished the people of the state to set aside their differences and continue to coexist with one another for the peace and development…
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New Year: No external power will deliver Nigeria from scourge of economic hardship – NLC
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said no external power will deliver the country from the scourge of economic hardship and stagnation, adding “It is only through our collective effort and determination that we can propel our nation forward”. NLC said Nigeria must build inner strength to find the collective resolve across the length and breadth of our great nation,…
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FG issues travel advisory for citizens visiting Australia
By Kunle Sanni The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory for Nigerian citizens planning to visit Australia, urging caution due to a recent surge in discrimination, harassment, and hate crimes targeting foreigners. A statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, on Tuesday, said the directive “is imperative for Nigerian travellers and residents in Australia due…
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Makinde fulfills promise as Oyo workers get 13th-month salary
Governor Seyi Makinde has fulfilled his promise to pay the famous 13th month salary to the Oyo civil servants. The workers got the alert on the evening of Monday, 30 December. A statement on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said “This is in spite of the cumulative payment of ₦77 billion which the government…
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Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly criticises Fubara’s 2025 budget presentation before Oko-Jumbo-led House
The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has condemned the presentation of the 2025 Appropriations Bill by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the three-member Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo loyal to him. This was the theme of Tuesday’s plenary during which the House Judicial Committee led by the deputy speaker, Dumle Maol, presented the Court of Appeal judgement which affirmed…
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Lagos fire service quenches two fire incidents in quick succession
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service successfully quenched two separate fire incidents in quick succession on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, preventing significant damage to properties and ensuring the safety of occupants. The first incident was reported at 8:15 a.m. at 2, Ido Oluwo, Lagos Island, on the topmost floor of a three-story building within the bustling Docemo Market area.…
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Aiyedatiwa approves 50 township road projects across 18 LGs
Ahead of the new year and his inauguration on February 24, 2025, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the implementation enhanced road infrastructure in towns within the state. The Governor gave approval with the release of funds for the reconstruction, asphalt overlay and rehabilitation of over 50 selected township roads across the 18 local government areas of the…
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