Development
Development
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JUST IN: NIA Director-General Ahmed Rufai Abubakar resigns
By Kunle Sanni Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has reportedly submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu. This news was announced through a post on the official X (formerly known as Twitter) account of the National Television Authority (NTA) on Saturday. Details surrounding Abubakar’s resignation, including the reasons for it and whether President Tinubu…
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Osun Gov’t reaffirms commitment to strengthening Cocoa value chain, food production
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Government recently engaged in high-level discussions with several organizations, including Lutheran World Relief (LWR), the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Clever, and Ecometrica, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the implementation of…
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Tinubu urges new Acting CJN to defend judiciary’s independence
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on the newly appointed acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to uphold the independence of the judiciary and remain committed to the Nigerian Constitution. The President made this appeal during the swearing-in ceremony held on Friday at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who has become…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as Acting CJN
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. She is the second female justice to hold the position. Justice Aloma Mukhtar was the first in 2012. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Friday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu returned to Abuja, the nation’s…
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Tinubu returns to Abuja, set to swear in new Chief Justice
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital, after a brief working visit to France. He arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 2:25 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024. The President is scheduled to swear in the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) later this morning at the Council Chambers of the State House. This…
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FG boosts morale of Nigeria’s Paralympic team with improved bonuses
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an increase in the winning bonuses for the country’s athletes participating in the upcoming 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, set to begin on August 28, 2024. This announcement was made by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, during an interactive session with the Nigerian para-athletes at their training camp…
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FG committed to building world-class, inclusive police force, says Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government is resolute in its mission to develop a world-class police force that is inclusive, intelligence-led, technology-driven, and community-based, according to the Minister of State for Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. During the “Renewed Hope Police Agenda: Citizens Town Hall Engagement on Strengthening Community Policing in Nigeria,” held at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, Abia…
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FG to prioritize funding in 2025 budget based on needs assessment
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced plans to allocate funds in the 2025 budget based on a thorough needs assessment, prioritizing essential projects and agencies. This strategic approach aims to align funding with the actual requirements and relevance of government agencies to the administration’s goals. Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, outlined these plans during…
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Tinubu congratulates Justice Ariwoola on successful public service
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on his retirement as Chief Justice of Nigeria, following a distinguished career in public service. Justice Ariwoola served as a Justice of the Court of Appeal in the Kaduna, Enugu, and Lagos divisions before his elevation to the Supreme Court in 2011. He was sworn in as Chief Justice…
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launches nationwide empowerment for petty traders
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady and Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially launched the Economic Empowerment Programme aimed at supporting women petty traders across the country. The programme kicked off with the disbursement of ₦50,000 grants to 37,000 women, beginning with an event in Asaba, the Delta State capital, where 1,000 traders benefited.…
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