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FG approves funds, sets deadlines for Abuja-Kano Road, Bodo-Bonny projects

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the release of funds for the completion of two major infrastructure projects: the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway and the construction of the Bodo-Bonny Road, including bridges across the Opobo Channel in Rivers State. David Umahi, the Minister of Works, made this announcement during a meeting with representatives of…

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SERAP asks Tinubu to withhold allocations to States with unelected LG Chairmen 

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to withhold allocations to states that have failed to conduct credible local government elections. On October 5, elections were held at the grassroot levels in some states like Rivers, Benue, Akwa Ibom, Jigawa. Most states, however, are yet to conduct local government polls and still collect money from…

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Uphold national security in line with Tinubu’s agenda, Badaru urges Army War College graduates

By Kunle Sanni Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the graduates of the Army War College Course 8/2024 to prioritize national security in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” Badaru made the appeal during the graduation ceremony held at the Army War College in Abuja. The event marked the culmination of 35 weeks of intense…

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Oluremi Tinubu pays condolence visit to Akwa Ibom governor over wife’s death

Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed her deep sorrow over the passing of Patience Umo Eno, wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. During a condolence visit at the Governor’s Lodge in Uyo, the First Lady described the late Patience Eno as a peaceful, God-fearing woman who was devoted to serving her people. Reflecting on her relationship…

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Tinubu confers GCON on Reps Speaker, Abbas

KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has conferred the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. In his 64th Independence Anniversary Speech on 1 October, President Tinubu conferred the Commander of the Federal Republic( CFR) on the speaker and the deputy senate president. This…

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FG commences process to evacuate Nigerians from Lebanon

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced arrangement for evacuation of Nigerians living in Lebanon, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. According to the agency, the exercise is for Nigerians who are willing to return home, following the crisis situation in the country. The action follows the Nigerian Government’s convocation of ‘a multi-stakeholders meeting where briefs were received…

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Shettima demands blanket of road safety to curb accidents

….to inaugurate National Road Safety Advisory Council KUNLE SANNI Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the implementation of a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s road safety measures. The directive is aimed at addressing Nigeria’s road safety challenges and drastically reducing road traffic accidents across the nation. Shettima gave the directive on Friday during a meeting with the leadership of the Federal…

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FG intensifying efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, says Information Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to intensifying efforts to combat insecurity in Nigeria through increased investment in equipment, manpower, and intelligence gathering. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the first international conference organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), themed “Interrogating the Root Cause of Violence in the Sahel…

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