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Extend hands of cooperation to my successor – Outgoing Works Ministry PS tells staff
By Adeola Ogunrinde The outgoing permanent secretary of Federal Ministry of Works Yakubu Adams Kofarmata, has urged the staff to extend the same hands of cooperation he enjoyed, to his successor, Engr. Olufunsho Olusesan Adebiyi. Kofarmata said this during the handing over ceremony to Adebiyi in Abuja. The outgoing Permanent Secretary commended the staff for working with him, harmoniously, appealing…
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ICPC recovers N29.7bn cash, $966.900 foreign currency in 1 year
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it recovered N29.7 billion in cash and $966,900.83 in foreign currency in one year. This was disclosed on Tuesday by ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu during a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He also disclosed that the Commission recovered and remitted N10.986 billion in Value-Added Tax (VAT)…
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Kaduna governor reopens Kidandan market in Giwa LG
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has reopened the Kidandan Market in Giwa Local Government Area. The Kidandan market had been closed for several years due to security concerns. The Governor described the reopening as a significant step toward restoring peace and stability in the area. The reopening of Kidandan Market follows the recent resumption of activities at the Birnin Gwari…
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Yuletide: Treat less privileged, vulnerable with love-Abiodun urges Nigerians at Christmas Carol
…OBJ, CAN president, Osoba, Oyedepo, others in attendance Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on the people of the state to celebrate Christmas with moderation and extend hands of fellowship to the less privileged and vulnerable in society. Abiodun made the call in his Christmas message at the Ogun State Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons, held…
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Electricity subsidies increased to N199.74bn in December 2024- NERC
The electricity subsidies paid by the federal government have increased to N199.64 billion in December 2024. This is according to data sourced from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. According to the newly released report, ‘December 2024 Multi-Year Tariff Order,’ electricity subsidies rose by 2.76 per cent to N199.64 billion this month from N194.26 billion in November. NERC explained that the rise…
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Motorists stranded in early morning multiple accidents on Kara bridge outward Lagos
…one dies, four injured Motorists along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were stranded on Wednesday morning as multiple accidents on the Kara Bridge paralysed movement along the ever-busy road. The accidents occurred on the Kara Bridge outward Lagos, involving container-laden heavy-duty trucks and cars. In total, eight vehicles were involved in the two accidents. One person was confirmed dead and four others…
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INEC restores Ezeokenwa as APGA National Chairman
Following the Supreme Court judgment, delivered on November 27, 2024, affirming Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) National Chairman, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this in a statement…
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Oluremi Tinubu unveils expended elderly support scheme
By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on elderly citizens to prioritize their health and spend quality time with loved ones. She made this appeal during the second edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS), which took place across all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
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Lagos Safety Commission, Fire Service flag off prevention campaign
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State government through the Safety Commission and Fire and Rescue Service have flagged off a public enlightenment campaign on fire prevention in market places across the state. The advocacy campaign according to the government is to forestall fire incidents in the market places during the current harmattan season and as residents prepare to celebrate the end…
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Lagos Firstlady calls for action on malnutrition
…advocates for healthier families ….flags off second round of mncah+n week in Somolu By Adeola Ogunrinde The FirstLady of Lagos State, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called for action on malnutrition, advocating for healthier families. Mrs Sanwo-Olu made the call at the flagged off of the second round of the 2024 Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N)…
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