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Sanusi to Judges: Don’t pass judgement in favour of friends, govt
The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, has asked Nigerian judges especially justices of the Supreme Court to administer justice with the fear of God, and remember that they are accountable to God. He gave the advise on Saturday at a public discourse in Lagos which had the theme, “Ethics, Morality And The Law”. The event was…
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Olaopa emerges AAPSCOMS Vice President
The Association of African Public Service Commissions (AAPSCOMS) has elected Prof. Tunji Olaopa its Vice President for the West African Region. Olaopa, who is the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC ) in Nigeria was elected during the 6th General Assembly and Conference of AAPSCOMS held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 6 to 8 November, 2024. In his acceptance…
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‘You can make it in Nigeria,’ Fashola advises young people against ‘Japa’
Babatunde Fashola, former governor of Lagos, has asked Nigerian youths to remain in the country despite economic challenges. In recent times, there has been a wave of migration by Nigerians who are seeking greener pastures abroad. “Japa” is a popular word used to describe migration in the country. Speaking on Saturday at the combined 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of…
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Olaopa decries poor policy research in public governance
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has decried poor policy research in public governance, saying there is a disconnect between research objectives and policy concerns. Olaopa made this known at the 6th General Assembly and Conference of the Association of African Public Service Commissions (AAPSCOMS) held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 6 to 8 November. Speaking…
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MC Oluomo elected NURTW national president
Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, the former Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has been elected the new National President. The election was held at the Union’s Zonal Secretariat on the Osogbo/Ikirun road, and Akinsanya was the only candidate. The election was attended by delegates from the four Southwest states…
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Oluremi Tinubu refutes claims of organizing national prayer event
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has dismissed circulating reports that she is organizing a national prayer event. In a recent statement, the First Lady clarified that recent news on social and traditional media about a planned joint national prayer for Nigeria is both false and unfounded. Known for her advocacy of prayer and unity, Senator Tinubu emphasized that…
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Panel clears Military of alleged forced abortions in North East
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) investigative panel has cleared the military of an alleged termination of approximately 10,000 pregnancies in the North-East. Headed by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Abdul Aboki, the seven-man panel, described as false, the allegation that was contained in a special report that was published by a foreign media organisation. The Special Independent…
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PHOTO NEWS: G20 Ministers of Culture meet in Brazil to promote cultural exchange
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, represented the African Union in leading a delegation of Culture Ministers from across the continent at the G20 Meeting for Ministers of Culture. In her remarks, Musawa emphasized the importance of Africa’s inclusion in global discussions, calling for a more responsive international dialogue that addresses the unique needs…
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First Lady celebrates 252 women graduates of ICT training program
…calls for digital empowerment By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emphasized the importance of ICT skills in today’s technology-driven world, stating that such skills are essential for achieving success across all fields. She made the remarks during the closing ceremony of the Women ICT Training and Empowerment Programme, a collaboration between the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and…
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Embrace collaboration, transparency, SGF urges new ministers
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on newly appointed ministers to foster collaboration and uphold transparency in driving forward President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume emphasized the importance of cooperative governance at a two-day induction retreat held in Abuja, organized by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the…
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