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Orji Kalu urges Tinubu to sack certain ministers over inefficiency
The Senator representing Abia North in the Senate, Sen.Orji Kalu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to relieve certain ministers and security chiefs of their duties, citing inefficiency and lack of impact on Nigeria’s development. Speaking during a guest appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today, on Monday, Kalu said he had assessed the current federal cabinet. “Some people working with President…
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Matawalle hails Navy role in national security at 69th Anniversary Dinner
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, on Sunday paid glowing tribute to the Nigerian Navy for its continued service and strategic role in safeguarding the nation’s maritime domain, as he served as Special Guest of Honour at the force’s 69th Anniversary Ceremonial Sunset and Dinner held at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos. In…
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BREAKING: FG declares June 6, 9 public holidays to mark 2025 sallah
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora…
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NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rains from Monday to Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday across the country. This was disclosed in the NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, envisaging morning thunderstorms on Monday with rains over parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Jigawa, and Kano States in the northern region. The agency said there are…
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FG to rollout 7 million smart meters nationwide to ensure transparency
The Federal Government is set to deploy seven million smart electricity meters across Nigeria in a major push to eliminate estimated billing and plug revenue leakages in the power sector. The initiative, led by the Presidential Metering Initiative, was disclosed by Mrs. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, during an interview in Abuja to mark the…
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Nigeria leading ECOWAS court judgement violations, says Falana
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has criticised the Nigerian government for allegedly failing to comply with decisions of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. Falana made the remarks in response to President Bola Tinubu’s statement at the 50th-anniversary celebration of ECOWAS in Lagos. During the event, Tinubu praised the regional bloc’s efforts in promoting democratic principles, electoral…
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Tinubu commissions new naval ships, aircraft to bolster maritime security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maritime security with the formal commissioning of newly acquired naval platforms to strengthen Nigeria’s naval operations in the Gulf of Guinea. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, who represented the President at the commissioning ceremony held Sunday at Nigerian Naval Ship (NNS) BEECROFT in Apapa, Lagos, described…
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NOA cautions Sarkinmota over mocking skit on civil servants
By Kunle Sanni The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a warning to popular auto dealer and digital entrepreneur, Al Amin Sarkinmota, over a recent video skit used to promote the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300. The skit, which featured artificial intelligence responding to the question “Can civil servants afford you?” with “No! Maybe in 2062,” has sparked criticism for being condescending…
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FCSC Chairman reaffirms commitment to meritocracy in civil service
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) is committed to restoring meritocracy in Nigeria’s civil service in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Commission’s Chairman, Professor Tunji Olaopa, has said. He noted that this aligns with the President’s vision of running a government driven by national competence. Professor Olaopa made this known during a weekend courtesy visit by…
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Akpabio urges governors to prioritize competence in choosing successors
By Kunle Sanni Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Saturday urged outgoing governors to prioritize competence and readiness in selecting successors, warning against handing power to loyalists who lack the capacity to govern. He made the remarks during the official commissioning of Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a flagship 750-kilometre project designed as a six-lane carriageway running…
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