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NLC rejects new increase in petrol pump price
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday rejected the new increase in petrol pump price, saying it will further deepen poverty in Nigeria. “It will further deepen poverty as production capacities dip, more jobs lost with multidimensional negative effects, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said in a statement. “In light of this, we urge the government to immediately reverse this rate…
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Govs, ex-govs challenging EFCC’s legality not treading correct grounds, says Clarke
Elder statesman and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Robert Clarke, says “jittery” governors and their predecessors challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are not treading the correct grounds. Clarke said governors and their predecessors “cannot challenge the Federal Government for implementing an existing law. They cannot challenge the police or any other agency of government…
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FG plans zero VAT for pharmaceutical products
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has finalised the Executive Order to implement zero Value-Added Tax and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. A statement by the spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, said finalisation of the Executive Order’s harmonised implementation framework has now been cleared for gazetting. “This critical step…
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EFCC may go after Bello’s former aides over alleged fraud
As the October 24 adjournment date approaches for the former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s court appearance, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly preparing to investigate several aides who served under his administration from 2016 to 2024. This move is aimed at strengthening the agency’s case against the former governor concerning allegations of corruption and misappropriation of…
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LG Autonomy: Comply immediately with S’Court judgement- Senate tells States
The Senate on Wednesday asked state and local governments to immediately comply with the Supreme Court judgement, particularly relating to local government accounts and the funds given directly to them. The Senate also resolved to take immediate steps to alter sections of the Constitution to give full autonomy to local government administration in the country. The resolutions was announced by…
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Senate asks FG to declare state of emergency on girl child protection
The Senate has asked the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the protection and welfare of the girl-child to address the educational, health, and safety needs of girls across Nigeria. The upper chamber also urged state governments to domesticate and enforce the Child Rights Act and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, with a focus on eradicating…
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Reconstruction works begin in major sporting complexes, as Ogun prepares for NSF
The Ogun State Government has commenced reconstruction and renovation works on the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, ahead of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “2024 Gateway Games.” Speaking after inspecting the two facilities, the Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, assured that the renovation works would be completed within the stipulated time…
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Oyo to host ODU’A Int’l trade fair, launch farmers’ market
The Oyo State government is set to host a joint Odua Trade Fair organised by Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo and Ekiti States in Ibadan. The government will also launch Farmers Market to foster entrepreneurship in the South -West region. Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Adeniyi Adebisi, made this known on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting on ODU’A International…
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LP Caretaker Committee to appeal judgement upholding Abure as National Chairman
The Chairman, Labour Party Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Usman, has said her committee would appeal the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja which upheld the Julius Abure-led leadership. Usman in a statement she personally signed on Tuesday said she met with the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Abia State Governor, Governor Alex Otti, and Senator Darlington Nwokocha (Secretary,…
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Tinubu congratulates Zainab Shinkafu-Bagudu on her election as President UICC
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician with a distinguished career in public health and former First Lady of Kebbi State, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). The President underscored the historic significance of Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the first African and the fifth woman…
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