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NGO founder, Okeowo lauds Governor Abiodun’s developmental strides
…distributes food items to over 200 vulnerable The founder of Demola Okeowo Foundation (DOF), Dr. Ademola Okeowo has applauded the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for empowering the youth and women and spreading developmental projects across the state. He noted that infrastructure, especially road networks, was necessary to open up the state for more investment opportunities. Speaking at the…
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Consumer Rights Violation: FCCPC warns Air Peace airline against obstructing inquiry
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Air Peace airline against obstructing ongoing inquiry into alleged exploitative ticket pricing among other potential violations of consumers’ rights. FCCPC in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, said Section 33 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 grants the Commission discretionary…
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We’ve outstanding, dedicated staff who provide students with best education, guidance – LASU VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, assured newly students that the university has a galaxy of outstanding staff who are dedicated to providing them with the best education and guidance. The VC made this known while delivering her address at the orientation programme organised for newly admitted students in the 2024/2025 academic session held at the Buba…
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Okpebholo appoints Bankole-Balogun Executive Chairman of Edo State Inland Revenue Service
Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo has appointed Hon (Bar) Oladele Bankole-Balogun as the Executive Chairman, Edo State Inland Revenue Service (EIRS). A statement by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor Esq. while announcing the statement said Oladele Bankole-Balogun born in 1961 into the illustrious family of the Late Chief Bankole Balogun of Igarra Akoko-Edo, Edo state obtained his…
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Smartphones consume data, even when idle – NCC
Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has clarified that smartphones consume data, even when idle. He made the clarification in his keynote address at the the 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP) held in Abuja recently. The NCC EVC/CEO stated that the clarification became necessary as part of the efforts to addressing misconceptions, rising concerns…
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Reps consider Bill to limit number of Ministers appointed by President
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution review is considering a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to limit the number of ministers appointed by the president to 37. Titled, “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Streamline the Number of Ministers to be Appointed to the Federal Executive Council”,…
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XEC COVID-19 variant not in Nigeria – FG clarifies
The Federal Government has clarified that the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant, identified in Australia and some other countries in Europe, is not in Nigeria. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Kachollum Daju confirmed that a recently leaked letter addressed to the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors was precautionary and not intended to cause panic. Speaking further,…
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LG Vice Chairmen honour APC National Youth Leader with leadership award
The national youth leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has been honoured with a leadership award for his exemplary leadership and contributions to youth empowerment. He was honoured with the award at the 7th annual conference of the Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria held in Abuja. A statement signed by his media office,…
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Opposition parties differ over Reps ultimatum to Tinubu on NSIPA’s accounts
Opposition parties in Nigeria have blamed President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly over the controversy trailing the freezing of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency’s accounts. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives called on the Federal Government to instruct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to unfreeze the NSIPA accounts within 72 hours…
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Ugochinyere, an asset to PDP- Chief Emeka Kalu
A stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, has called on the national body of the party to immediately call to order some members of the party in Imo State who alleged that they have expelled a member of the House of Representatives , Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere from the party. According to Chief Kalu, who is also…
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