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BREAKING: FG announces N5bn palliative for each state
The Federal Government has introduced a palliative measure of N5bn for each state in the federation, as well as the federal capital territory (FCT), to help mitigate the impact of the removal of the petrol subsidy. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, told State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday after the end of a meeting held by the National Economic…
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New ministries, those with new names in Tinubu’s cabinet
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday unveiled the portfolios of the 45 minister-designates earlier confirmed by the Senate. While some of the designates were posted to ministries as expected, others came as surprises to a number of Nigerians. The President also modified the names of some ministries, unbundled some ministries while some other new ones were created outrightly. Chief of Staff…
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BREAKING: Tinubu assigns portfolios to ministers ahead Monday’s inauguration
Ahead of the planned inauguration of ministers on Monday, President Bola Tinubu has assigned portfolios to the 45 minister-designates who were cleared by the Senate. In the list the seen by WesternPost, former Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi was appointed the Minister of Works, while former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike was named the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.…
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Patience Jonathan visits First Lady, assures her of support
Former First lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has paid a visit which she termed “solidarity visit” to the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at the State House, Abuja. The former First Lady thanked Senator Oluremi Tinubu for how she has impacted the lives of Nigerian women so far. She said it is imperative for her as a former president’s wife to also…
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No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees — FG
The Federal Government has insisted that no federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr David Adejo said this at a public hearing by the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on student loans in Abuja on Tuesday. Adejo said that the recent increase in charges by federal universities in…
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Tinubu mourns death of military officers in helicopter crash
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Nigerian Air Force officers who died in a helicopter crash in Niger State on Monday. The President described their death as a tragic loss that “brought immense sadness to me”. He said they will be remembered for giving their all to the service of the country. “The tragic loss of our gallant…
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BREAKING: Tinubu may inaugurate cabinet August 21
After more than 75 days of running without a cabinet, President Bola Tinubu may finally inaugurate his cabinet on Monday, August 21, 2023. WesternPost gathered that the President is now prepared to run his government at full blast with all Ministers in place to deal with many of the social and economic challenges facing the country. Many Nigerians have expressed…
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New State House Permanent Secretary, Adebiyi, assumes duty
…pledges loyalty to Tinubu administration Engr. Olusesan Adebiyi, the newly appointed Permanent Secretary, State House, officially assumed duty on Monday in Abuja, pledging his unwavering commitment to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. At a handover ceremony held at the State House Administrative block, Adebiyi, who previously held the position of Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of…
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ARCON queries Director of Regulations over ‘all eyes on judiciary’ advert
The Director General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Olalekan Fadolapo has queried the organisation’s Director of Regulations over his approval of an advert titled “All Eyes on the Judiciary”. According to the query the director of operations, he failed to follow the directive which states that “all advertisements that promotes a cause or idea capable of inciting national…
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Survey: 62% Nigerians believe Tinubu will move Nigeria forward
62 percent of Nigerians in a new survey believe Nigeria will move forward under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The survey was conducted by CMC Connect LLP, Lagos-based public perception consulting and strategic communication firm, in partnership with Analysts Data Services and Resources (ADSR). The firms said a total of 1,714 participants across the country’s six geopolitical zones took…
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