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13 Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana rescued, says NiDCOM
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said thirteen Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Ghana have been rescued. The agency said their rescue brings “the total repatriated back to the country within five months to 163”. In a statement by its Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM gave a breakdown of the rescued ladies. “Among…
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JUST IN: Tinubu honours late CoAS Lagbaja with posthumous national award
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has posthumously conferred the prestigious Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) honor on the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. The announcement was made on Friday during a solemn interment ceremony held at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President…
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NJC suspends judges of Rivers, Anambra high courts
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended Justice G. C Aguma of the High Court of Rivers State and Justice A.O Nwabunike of the Anambra State High Court from performing judicial functions. They were both suspended for the period of one year without pay and placed on watch list for two years thereafter. According to a statement by the council…
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S’Court dismisses suit challenging establishment of EFCC, ICPC, NFIU
The Supreme Court has dismissed the suit instituted by 16 states of the federation against the Attorney-General of the Federation, challenging the constitutionality of the Acts establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other anti-corruption agencies. The other agencies are the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).…
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FEC approves $2.2bn external borrowing plan to boost economy
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an external borrowing plan of $2.2 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and support ongoing reforms. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, following a council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Edun explained that the funding will…
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First Lady urges youth to embrace elders’ wisdom, calls for unity against corruption
By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on young Nigerians to value and heed the wisdom of parents and elders, emphasizing the wealth of experience the older generation has to offer. She made this appeal during a one-day workshop on corruption prevention for women and youth, organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Bwala as Special Adviser, names three new DGs
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala, former spokesperson to the 2023 People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications (State House). In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu also named three others as directors-general of key agencies. The appointees…
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FG launches Localisation Project to strengthen Nigeria’s humanitarian response
The Federal Government has introduced the Humanitarian Supply Chain Management – Partnership for Localisation Project. This initiative, aligned with the Nigeria Localisation Framework, is designed to empower local actors and mobilize domestic resources to address the country’s growing humanitarian needs. Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, launched the project…
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FG partners World Bank to launch National Land Digital System
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Federal Government, in partnership with the World Bank, is advancing efforts to modernize land administration through the development of a National Land Digital System (NLDS). This new digital system is intended to optimize land transactions, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility across the nation. This announcement was made by Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed…
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FG proposes N47.9 trillion budget for 2025
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has unveiled a proposed budget of N47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year. Speaking with journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting led by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, outlined the key components of the proposed budget. Bagudu announced that the FEC has approved the…
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