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FAAN shuts down KFC outlet at MMIA over passengers discriminatory treatment
The management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Thursday revealed that it shuts down KFC outlet at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos over passengers discriminatory treatment. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah in a statement stated that “In line with Lagos State law on People with Special Needs , Part…
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Court orders release of 313 suspected terrorists – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said a Federal High Court in Borno has ordered the release of no fewer than 313 suspected terrorists arrested by the military. Briefing journalists in Abuja on the military operations, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Buba Edward, said the court ordered their release for lack of evidence to nail the suspects after…
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10 widows, 21 orphans left behind by slain soldiers- COAS
By Innocent Raphael The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has disclosed that 17 soldiers of the Nigerian Army killed in Delta State on March 14, 2024, left behind 10 widows, including 3 pregnant women, and 21 orphans. Lagbaja emotionally disclosed that the pregnant women were at different stages of pregnancy, 4, 5, and 8 months respectively, as…
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Okuama: Military declares professor, 7 others wanted
By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian military has declared eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers and security officers in the Okuama Community of Delta State. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a Major-General, disclosed this on Thursday in a press briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. According to the military, names of suspects declared…
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Tinubu establishes two key economic committees to boast reforms
Kunle Sanni In an effort to restructure the economy, President Bola Tinubu Wednesday established two key committees to ensure comprehensive coordination and implementation of the Federal Government’s plan. They are the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) and the Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce (EET). On Monday, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the inauguration of two economy-focused initiatives. But a…
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Nigeria will deepen democracy, Tinubu assures US congressional delegation
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu said his administration is committed to deepening democracy by ensuring adherence to the rule of law and expediting the sustainable provision of good governance, justice, and fairness to all Nigerian citizens. Speaking when he received a delegation from the United States Congress led by Cory Booker, a senator at the State House in Abuja on…
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FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays to celebrate Easter
The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the federal government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako, on Wednesday.…
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Tinubu lauds military for restraints carrying a reprisal attack in Delta community
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed his gratitude to the army for showing restraint in carrying out a retaliatory attack on the community in Delta State, where soldiers were killed. Tinubu made this statement during his condolence address at the military cemetery in Abuja on Wednesday. He also assured that the federal government would provide scholarships to all children,…
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Education is a veritable tool to actualise Women rights, says Oluremi Tinubu
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated the need for qualitative education for girls. The SSA Media to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Busola Kukoyi in a statement on Wednesday quoted the first lady of stating that with education, girls and women would be able to make informed choices about decisions relating to…
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Okuama: Tinubu, Governors, others attend burial ceremony of 17 slain soldiers
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, led governors, federal lawmakers, military top brass, dignitaries, families and friends of 17 gallant military personnel gruesomely murdered in Delta State to lay wreaths in honour of the slain officers and soldiers. The President was the Special Guest of Honour at the inauspicious occasion at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja. The soldiers were murdered by…
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