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Let’s stay back and salvage Nigeria, Shettima tells Resident Doctors
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to Nigerian doctors to stay put in Nigeria and join hands with the Tinubu administration in the ongoing efforts to salvage the nation. Apparently cautioning against the recent surge in a phenomenon colloquially referred to in the local parlance as “Japa Syndrome” the VP did not just ask the doctors to remain…
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Nigeria’s democracy, a classical state capture, says Peter Obi
By Innocent Raphael Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticized the state of Nigeria’s democracy, describing it as a “classical state capture.” In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, the former Anambra State Governor expressed concerns over the nation’s leadership and systemic corruption, which he claims have led to severe insecurity, suppression of…
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BREAKING: NASS to receive Executive Bill on minimum wage agreements, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu announced that the National Assembly will soon receive an Executive Bill that will formalise the agreement reached between the organized labor unions and the federal government. Tinubu made this announcement during his Democracy Day televised live broadcast on NTA on Wednesday, stating that this decision will be part of the law for the next five…
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Minimum wage: No one was arrested, oppressed during nationwide strike
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has given itself a passing mark for its handling of the recent nationwide strike organized by labour unions. The strike action was held last week by organized labour over a new minimum wage. President Bola Tinubu who said this during his Democracy Day televised live broadcast on NTA on Wednesday said no one was arrested,…
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BREAKING: “I feel your pain,” Tinubu tells Nigerians reforms are intended to create a stronger, economy
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu says that the economic reforms initiated by his government are focused on creating a stronger and better foundation for future growth. Tinubu said this on Wednesday in a televised national broadcast speech on Democracy Day on NTA. He initiated several key reforms in an attempt to bolster the economic situation of the country. In his…
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Democracy Day : Police warn against violent protest, issue alert
The Nigerian Police Force has warned against planned demonstrations by certain individuals and groups to hold protests in several parts of the country on Democracy Day. The Force also placed its Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and State Command Commissioners of Police on red alert, directing that they should “collaborate with other security agencies to ensure robust security arrangements…
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Oyetola commissions landmark projects at NIWA
…commends NIWA’s management for bringing Water Transportation Code to fruition. The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has embarked on a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lokoja, Kogi State where he commissioned landmark projects. The Minister also inaugurated several landmark projects aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities and safety standards…
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FG, Cross-River deepen cooperation to address illegal mining
The Federal Government and Cross-River State are enhancing their collaboration to sanitise the mining sector and address the issue of illegal mining operations in the state. This is according to statement issued by Special Assistant on Media to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori on Tuesday. Speaking while receiving Cross-River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, in his…
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All 36 states ask Supreme Court to dismiss FG’s suit on LG autonomy
By Innocent Raphael Governors of the 36 states in Nigeria have collectively petitioned the Supreme Court to dismiss the Federal Government’s (FG) suit advocating for local government autonomy. The case, which has sparked widespread debate, focuses on the constitutional powers and fiscal independence of local government areas (LGAs). The states argued that the suit undermines the principles of federalism enshrined…
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Nation-building takes time, citizens must exercise patience with Nigeria, says Masari
Kunle Sanni A former governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari, on Tuesday emphasized the importance of patience as Nigeria’s democracy continues to evolve. Speaking at a public lecture in Abuja organized by the presidency to commemorate the country’s 25th Democracy Day anniversary, Masari stressed the need for politicians to prioritize the welfare of citizens.He urged that the citizens must exercise…
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