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Senate Chamber renovation a shoddy job, Ndume laments
The Senate’s Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, claims that the upper house’s renovations were substandard. The national assembly’s two chambers had undergone around two years of renovations. While the renovations were underway, legislators had to settle with makeshift locations for committee and plenary sessions. According to reports, N42 billion was set aside and paid for the renovations. During his Tuesday speech…
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NOA, PTAD collaborate to enhance grassroots sensitization on Pension matters
Kunle Sanni The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) Tuesday agreed to work together to embark on grassroots sensitization on pension matters. The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu and a team, led by the Executive Secretary PTAD, Chioma Ejikeme, met today at the Agency headquarters. The aim is to leverage the Agency’s…
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Nigeria, France strengthen global migration partnership
Kunle Sanni The federal government says it is taking proactive steps to prevent illegal migration, by deploying cutting-edge technology to monitor and manage its land, maritime, and air borders. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Tuesday who stated this during a courtesy visit by the French Government led by the Ambassador in charge of Migration at the Ministry for…
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Late President Yar’Adua had unfulfilled potential – Gowon
By Innocent Raphael Nigeria’s former head of state,Yakubu Gowon has expressed his belief that Nigeria would have experienced improvements had late President Umaru Yar’Adua completed his term in office. Yar’Adua, who assumed the presidency in 2007, passed away on May 5, 2010, after battling with ill health, reportedly receiving medical treatment for pericarditis in Saudi Arabia. Gowon shared his sentiments…
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Reps vow legislative action to curb soaring cement prices
The House of Representatives has pledged to enact legislation aimed at curbing the skyrocketing prices of cement across Nigeria. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abass, made this declaration during a public hearing held on Tuesday in Abuja to investigate the persistent surge in cement costs in the country. Addressing attendees, Speaker Abass emphasized the significance of the public hearing in…
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BREAKING: Tinubu to return to Nigeria on Wednesday, says Presidency
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu, alongside his aides, will return to Nigeria on Wednesday, a presidential aide has revealed. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga revealed this on Tuesday via a post on his X account. “President Bola Tinubu, along with his aides, will return to Nigeria tomorrow from Europe,” Onanuga…
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During Buhari’s govt, there were alot of manipulations, fraudulent approvals- Shittu
A former Minister of Communication, Barr. Adebayo Shittu, has claimed that there were manipulations and fraudulent approvals under the immediate past government of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Shittu made this claim on Tuesday on Channels TV while responding to comments that the previous government was printing money to run the economy. He said “Let me tell you, there were a lot…
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We’ll prioritize sustainable air travel through satellite technology, says FG
By Innocent Raphael Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing sustainable air travel through strategic satellite technology utilization. Keyamo’s remarks came during the inauguration of the 28th Meeting of the African-Indian Ocean (AFI) Satellite Network Management Committee (SNMC) in Abuja on Monday. The minister emphasized that prioritizing satellite technology aligns…
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Dangiwa charges UN-Habitat Board on human settlement challenges
Nigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has tasked members of the Executive Board of UN-Habitat to redouble efforts towards repositioning the organization as an impactful global tool for tackling human settlements’ challenges in a structured and sustainable manner. He gave the charge at the first session of the 2024 Executive Board Meeting of the United…
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FG, States to review sentencing for suicide attempt, says AGF
Kunle Sanni The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has promised a review of the law imposing sentencing for suicide attempts. He gave the promise when he received a delegation from the Asido Foundation, a non-governmental organisation promoting mental health advocacy and reforms with a view to improving awareness, reducing stigma and discrimination and…
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