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Nigerian Coast Guard Bill faces opposition from stakeholders
The Nigerian Navy, members of the National Assembly, and a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) have voiced strong opposition to the proposed bill seeking to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard. The Senate Committee on Marine Transport had initially scheduled a public hearing for 7 November, but it was postponed due to the passing of the Chief of Army Staff,…
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Traders beg Makinde to halt plans to demolish parts of Gbagi market
The New Gbagi Petty Traders Association at the Bola Ige International Market, Ibadan, has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to reconsider his plan to demolish parts of the market, warning that the move could displace over 4,000 petty traders and endanger their livelihoods. Led by their chairman, Engr. Kola Oyewole, the traders held a rally at the market, pleading with…
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54,000 women benefit from N3bn individual livelihood grants, says Ogun Dep. Gov.
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has stated that over N3 billion has been disbursed to 54,000 women under the Individual Livelihood Grants of the Nigeria For Women Project. Engr. Salako-Oyedele disclosed this during the flag-off of the Livelihood Collective Operational and the handing over of Livelihood Collective Groups to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at…
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Alimosho tops Lagos local government emergency trends with 21 incidents in November
Alimosho Local Government has been ranked highest with 21 emergency incidents in the month of November among the 20 Local Governments in Lagos State. This is as Oshodi/Isolo, Ikeja and Lagos Island LGAs recorded 14 incidents at second place, Kosofe LGA recorded 13 incidents at third place, Mushin and Eti-Osa LGAs recorded 11 incidents in fourth place, while Ibeju-Lekki recorded…
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Tax Reform Bills: Senate can’t be bullied- Sen. Akpabio
The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, stressing that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday that the upper chamber remains focused on its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests and will not be intimidated by external pressures. Against the backdrop of…
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LP reacts to defection of 4 Reps to APC
The Labour Party (LP) has lambasted the four House of Representatives members who defected to the All Progressives Party (APC) on Thursday. In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, the defected lawmakers were lampooned for their ‘show of shame’ defecting to the ruling Party. The statement read, “The leadership of the Labour Party…
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2025 budget key to progress, prosperity of Ogun people—Elders Council
The Governor’s Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) in Ogun State has described the proposed N1.054trn budget presented by Governor Dapo Abiodun to the state House of Assembly on Wednesday as a key to the much-needed progress and prosperity for the people of the state. The Chairman of the Council, Chief Olu Okuboyejo, made this known during a chat with newsmen shortly…
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PDP Crisis: BoT tackles NWC, plans to meet Wike January 2025
The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee for repeatedly postponing the National Executive Committee meeting. The PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, speaking at the forum’s emergency meeting in Abuja on Thursday, also revealed that the body will persist in its efforts to end the crisis in the party by…
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Otti announces payment of 13th month salary to Abia workers before Dec 20
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has announced plans by his administration to pay both the December and the 13th month salaries to workers before December 20, 2024. Speaking during a critical meeting with leaders of workers’ unions in the state including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Otti assured that just like he did last year, he will pay…
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BREAKING: 4 LP, 1 PDP lawmakers defect to APC in House of Reps
Four House of Representatives members who were elected under the platform of the Labour Party (LP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), during plenary session on Thursday. They are Esosa Iyawe (Edo), Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Matthew (Kaduna) and Bassey Akiba (Cross River). Also, a lawmaker, Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu (Delta), dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC. The now…
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