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Our party is committed to energy sufficiency for homes, businesses- APC National Chairman
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has reiterated the party’s commitment to ensuring energy sufficiency for homes and businesses, which he described as crucial for economic growth and the well-being of Nigerians. Ganduje who was represented by the former Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Aliyu Shinkafi, said this at the inauguration of the World…
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All States in Nigeria rely on one another for survival irrespective of individual resources – Sen. Ndume
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has said that all states, zones, and regions in Nigeria are interdependent and rely on one another for survival, irrespective of their individual resources. He stated that the North is not parasitic or dependent, particularly in economic matters. Ndume, who represents the Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on Sunday said “The North…
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Ebonyi governor directs council chairmen to pay all pension, salary arrears
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has directed chairmen of the 13 local government areas of the state to ensure that all outstanding payments are made by 2 pm on Monday, December 23, 2024. Nwifuru expressed concern over the delayed payment of salaries and pensions to local government workers in the state. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to…
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FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. A statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, said The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf…
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Why we engage youth in governance – Gov Abiodun
…says Ogun to award grants to boost business-oriented youths The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said his administration’s decision to engage the youths in governance is to enable them to showcase their innate abilities as well as prepare them for leadership positions in the future. Abiodun also said his administration will provide grants ranging from N500,000 to…
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Stampede: Abiodun expresses condolences to Makinde, Soludo, Wike
Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the governments and people of Oyo, Anambra, and the FCT over the tragic loss of life resulting from recent stampedes at food palliative distribution venues in the affected areas. The stampedes reportedly claimed the lives of approximately 65 Nigerians, while others sustained…
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Ex- military governor of Akwa Ibom, Abbe dies
Godwin Abbe, a retired major-general and former minister of defence during the administration of late former President Umaru Yar’Adua, is dead. Abbe was said to have died in Abuja on Saturday after a protracted illness. He was also the military governor of Akwa Ibom State between 31 July 1988 and 5 September 1990 and the former military governor of Rivers…
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Police reject Amnesty Int’l report on Endbadgovernance protest, demand retraction, apology
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed allegations made by Amnesty International in its report, describing the claims as false, misleading, and damaging to the image of the force. Force Spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, while addressing a press briefing on the matter on Sunday, revealed that a special investigative panel had been constituted to verify the claims. He explained that the panel,…
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Okija Stampede: Anambra govt mourns victims, launches probe
The Anambra State Government has expressed deep grief on the tragic loss of lives in the stampede that occurred during a rice-sharing event in Okija town in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, extended his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, especially the women, the elderly, pregnant, nursing mothers…
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Abuja Stampede: Catholic Archbishop condoles with families of victims
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, has expressed his sorrow over the victims of the stampede that occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday. Archbishop in a statement on Sunday, extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, describing the incident as “a devastating blow” to the parish and the…
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