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Alleged corruption: El-rufai vows to swear by Holy Quran to prove innocence
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, dismissed allegations of financial misappropriation by his administration, vowing to swear by the Quran to prove his innocence. El-Rufai explained that his sojourn into politics was driven by his desire to serve the people and not to amass wealth or embezzle public funds. He stated this in Kaduna during a Hausa…
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Nigeria at 64: We’re emerging economic powerhouse of Nigeria- Abiodun
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his state is emerging as the powerhouse in Nigeria through deliberate policies aimed at implementing local initiatives to transform the lives of the people, as well as supporting federal government policies for national development. Abiodun made this known on Tuesday in his address to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary…
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Nigeria at 64: Protesters gather in Lagos, Abuja over high cost of living
As Nigeria celebrates 64 years of independence from British colonial rule on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, thousands of citizens gathered in the nation’s economic and political capitals, Lagos and Abuja, respectively, to protest high living and energy costs in Africa’s most populous nation. For them, it is not a time for celebration as they called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration…
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PHOTOS: Sowore arrives Ikeja underbridge for Oct fearless protest
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived the protest ground at Ikeja underbridge in Lagos. He joined the protesters at about 9am on Tuesday with his group members. Omoyele Sowore Photo Credit: The Cable
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FG to launch Labour Employment Empowerment Programme in October
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has announced the federal government’s plan to launch the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP) before the end of October. This initiative aims to create 2.5 million jobs, both directly and indirectly, as part of his administration’s efforts to tackle unemployment and empower young Nigerians. In his Independence Day speech, Tinubu highlighted LEEP as a…
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Our economic reforms attracted over $30bn FDIs- Tinubu
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration’s economic reforms have attracted more than $30 billion in foreign direct investments over the past year. The president made this revelation during his Independence Day address on Tuesday. Tinubu also underscored his administration’s success of key fiscal and economic policies aimed at stabilizing and growing Nigeria’s economy. Speaking further, he…
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BREAKING: Tinubu announces 30-day national youth confab
President Bola Tinubu has announced a 30-day confab for youths in the country to discuss and address challenges confronting them. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast. The President said the modalities of the confab and selection of delegates would be designed as soon as possible. “As we work to overcome the challenges of the…
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Insecurity: We are winning war on kidnapping, boko haram, banditry- Tinubu
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration is making significant progress in the fight against insecurity, particularly in eliminating threats posed by Boko Haram, banditry, and kidnapping for ransom. The president made this announcement during his address to the nation on Independence Day aired on NTA, citing key achievements in the government’s counter-terrorism and anti-banditry efforts over…
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Kogi: Security agencies must stop helping Bello from EFCC arrest- Lawyers
..he is not above the law As Nigerians await Kogi State former governor, Yahaya Bello’s arraignment over alleged diversion of public funds made against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), legal practitioners and human rights activists have raised concerns over lack of synergy among law enforcement agencies, identifying it as major reason behind more record of corruption…
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Oct 1 protest: Ogun court restricts protesters to 4 locations
A High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has restricted members of the #FearlessInOctober protest groups in the state to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu, Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School in Ota. The court, presided over by Tajudeen A. Okunsokan gave this order on Monday, following an application…
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