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We’ve charged Emefiele to court – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has charged suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to court following the order of the Abuja High Court on Thursday.DSS Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, said this in a statement on Thursday. WesternPost had earlier reported that the Abuja court gave the DSS a seven-day ultimatum to charge Emefiele…
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Tinubu declares state of emergency on food security, unveils comprehensive plan to address crisis
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security. The announcement came as part of a comprehensive plan unveiled by the Tinubu-led administration during a media briefing held on Thursday. Addressing the press, Mr. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, emphasized the urgency of the situation. He said “While…
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Tinubu vows to reclaim Nigeria, pledges commitment to women’s concerns
President Bola Tinubu has assured women in the country that his administration is committed to ensuring that Nigeria is retrieved from the vested interests that have stifled her development. He also assured the women that issues of security, healthcare system and industrialization would be top on the priorities of his administration. President Tinubu spoke on Thursday at the State House when…
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Senate confirms service chiefs’ appointment
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointments of Service Chiefs, whose names were presented by President Bola Tinubu to the upper house last week. The service chiefs’ appointment were confirmed following an extensive screening process conducted behind closed doors. The newly confirmed service chiefs are Christopher Musa as the Chief of Defence Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja as the Chief of Army…
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Tinubu hails Soyinka, Folu Adeboye on 89th, 75th birthdays
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has poured encomiums on Nobel Laureate and elder statesman, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and wife of General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Folu Adeboye on their 89th and 75th birthdays respectively. This was contained in separate statements signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake. The…
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Senate investigates alleged bribery of IPPIS officials
The Senate is investigating allegations of bribery and corruption of staff of Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) at various universities. The alleged action by the officials had resulted in delayed capturing and payment of staff of Federal Government-owned universities who were recruited as far back as 2020. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP-Anambra)…
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BREAKING NEWS: Court orders DSS to charge or release Emefiele within 7 days
Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Department of the State Services (DSS) to either charge the detained suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele to court or set him free. The judge issued the order while delivering ruling in a fundamental human rights suit…
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Palliative is coming for Nigerians, Tinubu assures
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja assured Nigerians that the framework for palliatives to remedy the effects of fuel subsidy removal is being worked out, explaining that the decision to phase out the subsidy was taken in the best interest of the country. He said the decision would guarantee future prosperity. President Tinubu gave the assurance when he…
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Subsidy: Tinubu writes House of Reps to approve N500bn for palliatives
In a bid to alleviate the impact of subsidy removal, President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking an amendment to the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act. The proposed amendment aims to enable the Federal Government to secure N500 billion to be utilized for palliative measures. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, presented the president’s letter during…
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Western Post publisher, Rahman, appointed Tinubu’s SSA
Publisher of Western Post, Tunde Rahman has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Media to President Bola Tinubu. Rahman’s appointment was one of the 20 new appointments made by President Tinubu as Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and Personal Assistants. Others appointed are Dr Adekunle Tinubu who will serve as the president’s personal physician, while Prince Damilotun Aderemi…
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