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FG, LASG sign MoU to establish Federal Medical Centre in Epe
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State Government to transform Epe General Hospital into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). The agreement, signed during the Lagos State 2024 Trauma Conference, marks a significant step in enhancing healthcare services for the growing population of Epe and surrounding communities. Dr. Tunji Alausa, who…
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FG intensifying efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, says Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to intensifying efforts to combat insecurity in Nigeria through increased investment in equipment, manpower, and intelligence gathering. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the first international conference organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), themed “Interrogating the Root Cause of Violence in the Sahel…
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Lagos State transfers Epe General Hospital to FG
The Lagos State Government has formally transferred the Epe General Hospital to the Federal Government in a move aimed at enhancing access to affordable healthcare for residents. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the transfer with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, during the Lagos Trauma Conference 2024, held in Oniru, Victoria Island.…
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Encomiums as Federal Civil Service Commissioner Madugu turns 80
It was a moment of a torrent of encomiums as Dr Jonah Madugu, the Federal Commissioner representing Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau States on the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC ) attained the age of 80 . Madugu was honoured at the FCSC on Wednesday , Abuja by the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, federal commissioners , prominent sons…
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House of Reps Chairman on Labour lauds Tinubu’s LEEP initiative
By Kunle Sanni The Chairman of the House Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Adegboyega Adefarati, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recently launched “Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme” (LEEP). This initiative, revealed during Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebrations, aims to address the nation’s unemployment crisis significantly. In a statement issued on Thursday, Adefarati described LEEP as a…
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Committee for Evaluation of Dams holds inaugural meeting to address flooding crisis
Kunle Sanni The Inter-Ministerial Technical Committee for the Evaluation of Dams has held its inaugural meeting in Abuja, with a focus on developing sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s recurring flooding challenges. Chaired by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, the committee is tasked with evaluating the structural integrity of dams and assessing their socio-environmental impact on local…
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CSO urges IGP to arrest Yahaya Bello within 14 days
A civil society organization, Centre for Social and Economic Rights (CSER), has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, demanding the arrest of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. CSER accused Bello of flouting court orders and claims that police officers have been complicit in his evasion of justice, thereby undermining the integrity of…
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Tinubu approves deployment of electric vehicles in six northern states
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) in Nigeria’s Northeast region to ease transportation and lower fares across the six states in the area. The approval was granted on Wednesday during a meeting at the State House in Abuja with the leadership of the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC), led by Mohammed Alkali, the…
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Bill to establish University of Agriculture in Osun passes second reading in Senate
The Senate on Wednesday, passed for first and second reading a Bill seeking to establish a Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State. The Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State and to make comprehensive provisions for its due management and administration and…
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Reps confront Tinubu for bestowing lesser national honour of CFR on Speaker
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, protested against President Bola Tinubu’s conferment of the national honour of Commander of Federal Republic (CFR) on Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The President had during the national broadcast to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary, announced the national award of CFR to the Speaker. But in a motion, challenging what he described as…
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