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British High Commissioner assures Nigerian diaspora of safety amid UK unrest
By Kunle Sanni The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has assured the large diaspora population of Nigerians in the UK of their safety and security. He made this statement following the recent disorder in several cities across the United Kingdom. During a meeting with the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja, Montgomery…
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Hunger Protest: DSS arrests 7 Polish citizens in connection with flying of Russian flag
No fewer than seven Polish citizens have been arrested in connection with the use of foreign flags in the Kano protest. They were said to be students in one of the tertiary institutions in Kano. Spokesperson of the Directorate of State Service (DSS), Peter Afunanya, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 7, while responding to the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria on…
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Russian Flag: DSS vows to reveal identities of sponsors
The Department Of State Service (DSS) has vowed to name sponsors of protesters flying Russian flags during nationwide hunger protest. Speaking at a joint news conference in Abuja, Spokesperson for the Service, Peter Afunanya said the identities of the persons would soon be made public. He urged Nigerians to be patient with the Federal Government. The Security Agency said it…
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Hunger Protest: Organisers announce 3-day mourning to honour fallen colleagues
.. Call for immediate sack of Police IG Organisers of the ongoing hunger protest have announced a three-day mourning period to honour the memories of their fallen colleagues who were killed by security agents during the protests. The mourning period commences today, Wednesday, 7 August and ends on Friday, 9 August with a public symposium and candlelight procession. In a…
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Tinubu appoints new RMAFC Commissioners
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 21 individuals as federal commissioners for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s spokesperson, on Tuesday. “The president expects the new federal commissioners to demonstrate absolute fidelity to the nation…
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President Tinubu appoints Aminu Masari to chair TETFund board
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Katsina Governor Aminu Masari as the chairman of the newly constituted board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, announced that Masari will lead a seven-member board. The board members include: Sani Danladi, former senator representing Taraba North Sunday Adepoju, former…
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EFCC trains radio staff to boost professionalism
As part of measures geared towards shoring up the professional capacity of its staff, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a four-day training of officers attached to its Radio Station. Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, while declaring open the training at the corporate headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja, stated that staff training was…
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Tinubu appoints CEO, Heads of Programmes for NSIPA, Humanitarian Ministry
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Badamasi Lawal as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) and seven other Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. This was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on…
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FG plans to establish historical centre in honor of King Jaja of Opobo
By Tosin Brown The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has announced plans by the Federal Government to honour the legendary King Jaja of Opobo with the establishment of the King Jaja of Opobo Historical and Cultural Centre. Recently, the minister inaugurated the Technical Committee responsible for implementing the historical and cultural centre in…
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NIS adds #EndBadGovernance protest sponsors to watchlist
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) has added sponsors of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest to their watchlist. During a press briefing at Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap revealed that individuals supporting the protests from abroad would be arrested upon entering Nigeria. This decision followed a strategic meeting led by Chief of Defence Staff…
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