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Minister for Tourism promotes heritage, partnership amid visit to Badagry
The historic town of Badagry, Lagos, recently welcomed the Honourable Minister for Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, accompanied by esteemed guests and stakeholders. The visit aimed to explore and celebrate Badagry’s rich cultural heritage while fostering partnerships for sustainable tourism development. The Minister’s arrival at the Badagry Jetty was marked by a traditional welcome dance performed by the cultural Akere group,…
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UPDATED: EFCC files 26 fresh charges against ex-CBN governor Emefiele
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed 26 new charges relating to abuse of office and corruption against the former the Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele will be arraigned before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, on Monday, April 8, on charges relating to accepting gratification, accepting gifts through agents, corruption,…
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Tinubu appoints management team of Nigerian education loan fund
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed a management team to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) According to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale on Friday, Akintunde Sawyerr would serve as Managing Director/CEO of the scheme. While Frederick Oluwafemi Akinfala would serve as Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Tinubu also appointed Mustapha Iyal…
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Tinubu calls for peace in Africa’s trouble counties
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Friday made a strong appeal for global peace and stability, particularly in Africa and trouble spots around the world. Addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps and Heads of International Organisation during Iftar at the State House, Tinubu urged the ambassadors to convey the message of peace and stability to their respective countries. This was…
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BREAKING: FG files fresh charges against ex-CBN governor Emefiele
The Federal Government is set to file fresh charges against former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. The ex-CBN governor is to be arraigned on Monday. Details later
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Tinubu commends Jim Obazee as Special Investigator ends CBN probe
President Bola Tinubu has commended former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), Mr. Jim Obazee for his services as the Special Investigator of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other related entities, upon his appointment on July 28, 2023. In a letter dated July 28, 2023, Tinubu in the appoiintment of Obazee had said…
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IGP okays promotion for 10,581 officers
By Innocent Raphael Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has authorized the promotion of ten thousand, five hundred and eighty-one (10,581) deserving junior officers of the Inspectorate Cadre, and the Rank and File. This was disclosed on Friday, in a press statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. In accordance with the directive, the Deputy Inspector…
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I cannot underperform on a job I campaigned for, says Tinubu
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has said that given the trust placed in him by the electorate, he cannot afford to underperform. Speaking during Iftar on Thursday in Abuja with members of the Nigerian business community, Tinubu said because he ran for the presidency, he has no excuse for performing poorly as the nation’s elected leader. “I have no reason to…
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DHQ releases names of slain terrorist kingpins
The Defence Headquarters, on Thursday released the names of terrorist kingpins killed during different operations in the northern part of the country. DHQ noted that the terrorist commanders were killed in separate operations between January and March 2024. The names of the terrorist kingpins are Abu Bilal Minuki (aka Abubakar Mainok) – Head of Is-Al Furqan Province (ISGS and ISWAP)…
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FRSC JTF impounds 35 trailers conveying 982 people
The Inter-agency Joint Task Force recently constituted by the Corps Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, has apprehended 35 trailers carrying 982 passengers. A statement issued by Jonas Agwu, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer at the FRSC, said that the exercise was in its continued fight against trailer crashes and conveyance of passengers in…
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