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At Iftar dinner, Remi Tinubu urges Governors’ wives on task to make Nigeria better
The task to get the nation fully back on track is a collective responsibility; the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said. She disclosed this at an Iftar (breaking of fast) she hosted at the State House, Abuja. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi said the First…
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Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution creates emperors as President, Governors- Dickson
Senator Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West in the Senate has said that insufficient mechanism for accountability by leaders must be addressed in the 1999 Constitution. The lawmaker, who has been in the Senate since 2020, was a guest on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme which was aired on a national television. According to Dickson, the 1999 Constitution…
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Photos: When Oluwo of Iwo observed iftar with President Tinubu
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu 1, on Thursday joined other prominent traditional rulers and religious leaders to observe the annual Ramadan iftar (breaking of fast) with President Bola Tinubu. The traditional iftar with the President was held at Banquet Hall of the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja. There were also top Islamic and Christian clerics…
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Obasanjo charges Nigerian leaders on selflessness
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigeria’s leaders to be selfless and consider it an opportunity to serve the people. Obasanjo stated this on Saturday during a courtesy visit to Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital. According to him, leadership is an opportunity and privilege. He said the current economic realities…
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Women Affairs, Correctional Services partner on skill acquisition, after care for female inmates
As part of efforts towards ensuring the realization of its mandate, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Correctional Service on skill acquisition and aftercare for female inmates. The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, disclosed this when the Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa led a…
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FG has successfully rehabilitated 3rd Mainland Bridge, says Works Minister
The Hon Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has said that the successful completion of Rehabilitation works on phase one of the 3rd Mainland Bridge is a clear Indication that the President Bola Tinubu administration is on course not only to rehabilitate the 3rd Mainland Bridge but also to carry out comprehensive repairs on EKO and CARTER Bridges in Lagos…
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Abuja, Lagos bigwigs are behind oil theft in Niger Delta- Dickson
Senator Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West in the Senate has alleged that bigwigs from Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are masterminds of the oil theft on Niger Delta soil. The lawmaker, who has been in the Senate since 2020, was a guest on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme which was aired on Channels Television on Friday.…
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Doctors examine Kanu in DSS custody
The Department of State Services, DSS, has allowed the personal doctor of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to visit and examine him. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, made this known on his X handle, adding that the struggle to get this done started last year. Ejimakor added that the legal team also met with…
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FG subsidises 2024 Hajj fares with N90bn, source reveals
The Federal Government has released a sum of N90 billion to subsidise the 2024 pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accordiing to source within the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). According to report by Daily Trust, wiithout the government support, this intervention, each of the intending pilgrims would have been requested to add at least N3.5 million to…
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BREAKING: Police handover Oghenerukevwe to Military
The wanted King of Ewu, HRH Clement Ikolo Oghenerukevwe, who turned himself in has been handed over to the military by the police. This was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer, Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, according to Channels TV. King Ikolo who was one of the eight persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in connection with the…
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