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Attacks: Partner with local communities to detect future incursions early- Senate urges Military
The Senate on Wednesday urged the military to collaborate with local communities to establish early warning systems to detect future incursions The Upper Chamber made this call in a resolution adopted by the senate today following an alarm raised by former senate leader, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (representing Kebbi North) over the infiltration of a violent terrorist group known as Lakurawa…
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Senate seeks removal of CCT Chairman over alleged misconduct
The Senate on Wednesday invoked section 157 (1), officially removing Yakubu Umar as the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal. He was sacked over allegations of misconduct. Umar’s removal gives way to the official resumption of Abdullahi Bello as the new substantive Chairman of the Tribunal. 84 Senators which constitute the two-thirds majority of the Senate, signed in favour of…
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Olaopa lists strategies to transform public service
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has outlined strategies for transforming Nigeria’s public service into a productive and efficient institution. Olaopa shared these insights on Tuesday in Abuja during the inaugural conference and launch of the Centre for Public Sector Governance (CPSG). Speaking on the theme “Strengthening Leadership and Ethics in Public Institutions,” he commended…
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Diaspora Voting Bill scales second reading in House of Representatives
A Bill to amend the constitution and provide for diaspora voting has scaled 2nd reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill, co-sponsored by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen and Sodeeq Abdullahi, seeks to amend the 2022 Electoral Act and provide opportunities for Nigerians in Diaspora to vote. The bill was passed for a second reading in July, and…
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Senate to probe delayed Odukpani-Itu highway project in Cross River
The Senate has mandated its Committee on Works to investigate the reasons behind the non-completion of repairs on the Odukpani-Itu federal highway in Cross River State, including a detailed assessment of how funds allocated over several budget cycles have been utilised. This followed a motion, sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong and co-sponsored by Senator Ekong Sampson, on the pressing need…
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FCCPC uncovers substandard, unregistered sugar smuggled into Nigeria from Brazil
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has uncovered the availability of substandard and unregistered sugar products in Nigerian markets. The Commission said on Wednesday that the adulterated sugar were smuggled brands from Brazil, including Grupo Moreno, Terous, USI S. Joao, Alvean and Arapora Bionergia. The products, the FCCPC noted failed to meet mandatory Vitamin A fortification requirements, and…
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Jimoh Ibrahim defends FG’s planned borrowings
The Senator representing Ondo South in the Senate, Jimoh Ibrahim, on Tuesday defended the Federal Government’s planned borrowings. Ibrahim who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today said the current administration should borrow what he described as good money. “To be realistic, you need to borrow good money, not all these $2 billion,” he said. When asked his definition…
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FG launches construction of Calabar-Abuja Superhighway
The Federal Government has signed a construction contract with Infiouest International Limited, marking the launch of Section I of the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Apo (Abuja) Superhighway, the third project under the Renewed Hope Legacy Road Projects. The agreement, sealed in Abuja by the Ministry of Works and representatives of Infiouest, involves the reconstruction of a 118.85-kilometer stretch of road beginning at the Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja…
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2025 budget funding loan: President seeks N’Assembly’s approval to borrow N1.8trn
President Bola Tinubu has sought National Assembly’s approval to borrow N1.8 trilllion If approved , the loan will be used to partly finance the N9.7 trillion deficit in the N35.1 trillion 2024 Appropriation Act. The President explained in letters to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas that the request was in line with Sections 21(1)…
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North’s development central to Nigeria’s prosperity, says President Tinubu
…targets tech, agric, and creative sectors in youth development plan By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared on Tuesday that the development of Northern Nigeria is critical to the nation’s overall prosperity. He unveiled a comprehensive youth development strategy focused on key sectors to drive economic transformation across the region. Speaking at the Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development…
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