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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges youth to embrace creativity
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerian youth to channel their focus into positive and creative endeavors. Speaking during a visit to the Yunus Emre Institute in Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, she encouraged young people to believe in their dreams and pursue them with determination. Invited by Emine Erdoğan, the First Lady of Turkey, Mrs. Tinubu…
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Ex-Reps Deputy Speaker cautions FG on border reopening
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Lasun Yusuf, has warned the Federal Government against acceding to the demand of those agitating for the reopening of borders. He posited that the demand by some Nigerians if granted, will not only affect the economy of the country but will also worsen the security situation of Nigeria. The former lawmaker…
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Reps call for suspension of NMDPRA Boss pending conclusion of investigations
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for the suspension of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, pending the conclusion of investigations into the allegations against the Authority. The lawmakers also asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA),…
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IGP’s Tenure: NASS passes Police Act Amendment Bill
The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Police Act Amendment Bill to enable a person appointed as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to remain in office until the end of the term stipulated in the letter of appointment. President Bola Tinubu forwarded the Bill to the House of Representatives and Senate on Tuesday to amend the tenure of the…
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FG appeals for calm, assures youth of continued commitment
By Kunle Sanni The federal government has called on Nigerians, particularly the youth, to maintain faith in President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its capacity to elevate Nigeria to a more desirable status. This appeal was made by Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris on Tuesday, following a meeting with President Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Minister Idris’s…
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NPF clarifies redevelopment of Falomo Barracks, nationwide Police Housing Scheme
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has addressed recent misinformation regarding the redevelopment of Falomo Barracks in Lagos State and other police housing schemes nationwide. According to a press release signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, there have been misleading claims suggesting the sale of Falomo Barracks land and the deteriorating conditions of police barracks. In response,…
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Akpabio denies having numerous girlfriends
…….apologises to Senator Natasha Akpoti over alleged abusive language Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied social media claims that he has “numerous girlfriends”. “I have only one wife and she is enough for me,” he said. He tendered a public apology to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, for his recent remarks in plenary. Akpabio had told Akpoti-Uduaghan not…
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BREAKING: Senate passes amended National Minimum Wage Act 2019
The Senate on Tuesday speedily passed the National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill). The bill, which scaled second and third readings, just minutes after it was transmitted by President Bola Tinubu, was instantly passed by the upper chamber. In a unanimous vote after a clause consideration in the Committee of the Whole, the National Minimum Wage Bill scaled third…
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Sports Ministry, Homeland Films sign MOU to celebrate 1996 Olympic gold
In preparations to celebrate Nigeria’s historic 1996 Olympic gold medal win in Atlanta, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Homeland Films. The signing ceremony took place at the Media Centre, Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Speaking at the event, Senator Enoh emphasized that the Ministry will leverage the power…
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Bagudu calls for scientific, technological approach to agriculture
· Urges youths to lead the way With a 170 million farming population, Nigeria can be food-secured if the critical mass in agriculture is empowered to triple its yield, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has said. He spoke in Abuja on Monday during an interactive session and workshop on developing bankable business proposals for youths…
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