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BREAKING: Tinubu swears in 17 state commissioners for National Population Commission
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has sworn in 17 state commissioners for the National Population Commission. The ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa in Abuja. The event which was held before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting, had in attendance of the Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary General of the Federal George Akume…
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FG postpones student loan indefinitely
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme indefinitely. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyer stated this in an interview with ARISE NEWS. The loan which was formally slated to take off on Thursday, has been postponed again, as there are some corrections that are being made…
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FG secures $1.3bn to complete Kano-Kastina-Jibiya-Maradi rail project
Kunle Sanni The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, said the Federal Government has achieved a significant accomplishment by securing $1.3 billion for the progress of the Kano-Katsina-Jibiya-Maradi Railway Project. This was contained in a statement issued by the minister’s Special Assistant for Public Affairs, Jamilu Ja’afaru, on Tuesday in Abuja. The development, according to the minister shows progress in building…
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UNICEF Report: Many Nigerians now spend more on food supplies- Obi
Innocent Raphael Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has described as worrisome, the warning by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) that 31.5 million Nigerians were at risk of acute hunger and food insecurity between June and August 2024. In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, the…
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Tinubu appoints new heads of FCTA
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Chairman and Commissioners of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Civil Service Commission. This was disclosed in a statement Tuesday issued by Anthony Ogunleye, a spokesperson to the minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike. FCTA PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FCTA HEAD OF SERVICE, PERMANENT SECRETARIES, OTHERS. 1. …
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Dangiwa reiterates FG’s commitment to Pulaaku Initiative
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has stated that the Federal Government is committed to ensuring the successful implementation of the Pulaaku initiative to make a substantial difference in the lives of those who are internally displaced as a result of banditry and other forms of violence. The Minister made this known when he received…
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I’m not afraid of death, Remi Tinubu fires back at Muslim cleric
The First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu, has said that she wis not afraid of death amid threat to life. The First Lady, over 60 years old in a report by NAN stated this on Tuesday while reacting to Governor Bala Mohammed’s comment regarding recent threats to her life. A Muslim cleric was under heavy criticism after he called for the…
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Oluremi Tinubu unveils alternative high school for girls, ICT centre in Bauchi
The First Lady , Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned an alternative high school for girls and Information Communication Technology (ICT) centre in Bauchi She reiterated that no girl deserves to be left behind in getting educated as a result of mistakes or errors of their past. The SA Media to the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi, in a statement stated that…
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Embrace truth, integrity in the face of misinformation- Shettima urges Nigerians
Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored Nigerians to uphold truth and integrity in the face of misinformation and falsehood that threatens the fabric of society. “Nigerians need more men of courage. I hope that this marks the beginning of our commitment to truth, our dedication to integrity, and our resolve to push for a nation that comes together to choose…
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Tinubu appoints ex-Lagos Commissioner, Mobereola as NIMASA DG
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a former Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a renewable term of four years. The appointment follows the exit of Mr. Bashir Jamoh, whose tenure recently expired. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to…
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