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NJC denies alleged transfer of judicial powers to state governors
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has refuted a widespread letter’s claim that it transferred its constitutional powers and responsibilities concerning the selection and advancement of judges to state governors. According to a statement released on Sunday, NJC’s Director of Information, Soji Oye, dismissed the validity of the letter dated July 14, 2023, purportedly signed by Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice…
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‘You’ve picked the wrong fight by imposing hardship on Nigerians,’ Bakare urges Tinubu to go after subsidy thiefs
Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare has called on President Bola Tinubu to pursue both entities and individuals responsible for misappropriating “trillions of naira” in petrol subsidy funds. During his Sunday sermon, Bakare urged the president to guarantee that private organizations and individuals found guilty of embezzling public funds are held accountable through the legal process. The…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima attends police cadets passing out parade
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the passing out parade of the Fifth Regular Course Cadets of the Nigeria Police Force at the Police Academy, Wudil in Kano State.
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Tinubu pays tribute to late Nigerian Ambassador to France
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro. The President, in a statement on Saturday, extended his deepest condolences to Ambassador Laro’s family, the diplomatic community, as well as the government and people of Kwara State. “The President recognizes Ambassador Laro’s tireless dedication in fostering mutually-beneficial diplomatic ties between Nigeria and France…
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First lady welcomes rescued Chibok girl
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on Friday at the presidential villa, Abuja, received Rebecca Kabu, one of the 277 Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014. The First Lady who received Rebecca along with the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, promised to ensure that she is well taken care of medically and fit to return…
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Army pledges support for 2023 census
The Nigerian Army (NA) has pledged continuous support to the National Population Commission (NPC) to enable it conduct the forthcoming 2023 census successfully. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, made the pledge on Thursday, when the Chairman, National Population Commission, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, led the Board of Commissioners and Directors on a courtesy visit to…
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Tinubu extols Sheik Hafeez Abou’s at 101
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extolled the leadership and devotion to Allah exemplified by Sheik Hafeez Abou, the Executive Chairman of Lagos Central Mosque, on the celebration of his 101st birthday. President Tinubu praised the cleric for his many years of educating the muslim faithful on all tenets of Islam, even as he has advanced the progress and development of…
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Acting IG reappoints Adejobi as Force PRO
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has reappointed Olumuyiwa Adejobi as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). Adejobi was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). This was made known in a recent posting communication with reference number TH.5361/FS/FHQ/ABJ/V.4/649 dated 8th August, 2023 from the office of the Force Secretary. Adejobi, an alumnus…
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Okonjo-Iweala urges NIDCOM on strengthening strategic diaspora engagement
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to strengthen systematic mechanisms to attract second and third generation Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute towards nation building. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala stated this during the presentation to her as the “Diaspora Icon” a fall out of the recently held Maiden National Diaspora…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sheikh Bauchi-led Niger intervention group meets Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, met with the Intervention Group on the crisis in Niger at Presidential Villa Abuja. The group was led by Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
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