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FG urges Bello to submit himself for EFCC probe
….condemns action of Gov Ododo By Innocent Raphael The Federal Government has urged the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to cooperate with ongoing investigations into alleged corrupt practices during his tenure. FG made this known in a statement on Thursday through the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. Bello who recently…
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My administration is resolute in achieving economic security, says Tinubu to leaders of Afenifere
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed that his administration remains undeterred in its pursuit of comprehensive economic security for the country while addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable system in which all Nigerians can thrive. Speaking when he received leaders of Afenifere, the respected Yoruba Socio-Cultural Organization, at the State House in Abuja, on Wednesday, the…
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Again, Reps extend resumption date
By Innocent Raphael The House of Representatives has decided to delay its return to plenary sessions, pushing back the resumption date from April 23 to April 30. This marks the second postponement since the Easter and Sallah break. Originally slated to reconvene on April 16, the lower house postponed its plenary session to April 23 due to ongoing renovations in…
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Youth, women, retirees to plant 1 billion trees – Balarabe
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to plant 1 billion trees across the country’s six geo-political zones. The Honourable Minister of the Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, disclosed this when the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher G. Musa visited him in his office in Abuja. Balarabe stated that youth, women and retirees would be recruited to plant 1 billion…
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Nigeria will become major global economic force under President Tinubu, says VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has tipped Nigeria to become a major economic force in the world under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to him, the Tinubu administration is committed to creating an unprecedented enabling environment for both local and foreign investors to thrive. The Vice President who spoke on Wednesday in his office at the Presidential Villa while playing host…
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Defence Chief seeks greater partnerships with Works, Agric Ministries
In a bid to promote greater partnerships between the armed forces and the executive arm of government, the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visits to the ministers of Works and Housing and Agriculture and Food Security. During his visit to works ministry, the CDS commended the Minister, Senator Dave Umahi…
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Tinubu commends Dangote over new price of diesel
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has commended the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited in reducing the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. The Group recently reviewed downwards the gantry price of AGO from N1,650 to N1,000 per litre for a minimum of one million litres of the product, as well as providing…
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FID: Gas supply, purchase agreement for brass methanol project to be executed by May, says Ekpo
The Gas Supply and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) to support the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Brass Methanol Project is to be executed by May, 2024. Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo announced this today after a meeting held with key stakeholders of the project in his NNPC Towers Abuja office. A statement by Ekpo’s spokesman,…
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Wike presents 100 motorcycles to security agencies in FCT
Kunle Sanni The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike has presented 100 motorcycles to security outfits and the six Area Councils in the FCT To help in the fight against crime in the nation’s capital. The FCT Minister made the presentation in Abuja on Monday, April 15, during a brief ceremony attended by the Area Council Chairmen and Heads of…
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Oluremi Tinubu flags off renewed hope initiative agricultural support programme
Kunle Sanni The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off the Renewed Hope Initiative Agricultural Support Programme for the South West Zone of Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the First Lady’s spokesperson, Busola Kukoyi on Tuesday, the launch is in fulfillment of her promise to continue to promote women, particularly farmers across the nation. The programme was held…
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