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NiMet predicts 3-day rain, thunderstorms from Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted cloudy weather and thunderstorms between Friday and Sunday across the country. This is according to NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja which forecasted a cloudy atmosphere in the northern region with prospects of thunderstorms. “Some of the States expected to be affected by the climatic change were Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna,…
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Nigeria-made Indomie noodles safe for consumption – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday said that noodles produced in the country did not contain ethylene oxide or its metabolism. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a media briefing organised to present the outcome of its investigation on whether noodles produced in the country contained ethylene oxide. Adeyeye…
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George Akume seeks stronger bilateral relationship with British government
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has called for a deepened bilateral relations with British Government, particularly, in the area of security, agriculture and infrastructural development. The SGF made the disclosure when he received in audience the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, when the later paid him a courtesy visit in his…
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IGP Egbetokun decorates DIGs Ciroma, Mba, 14 AIGs, 22CPs with new ranks
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday decorated newly promoted senior police officers with their new ranks at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja amidst cheers from families, friends, and professional colleagues. This is sequel to the recent promotion approved by the Police Service Commission (PSC) on the basis of merit, requisite experience, years of dedicated…
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Tinubu didn’t approve president, other politicians’ salary increase, says Presidency
The presidency has denied reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 114% salary increase for himself, other political office others and judicial workers. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake, the presidency said the “unfounded story” was “contrived to create ill-will for the new administration”. He said while…
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Tinubu joins World leaders in Paris to tackle poverty, debt
…Macron, Guterres call for new world financial order President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Thursday in Paris-France joined world leaders on the consensus for redesigning the global financial architecture, which will favour poverty reduction, debt restructuring or cancellation, and more consideration for vulnerable countries affected by climate change and Covid-19. The President arrived at the venue of the event, Palais Brongniart, at…
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Bishop challenges acting IGP on modern policing models
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Lead Bishop of Worldwide Anglican Church (WAC) in Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Seun Adeoye has urged the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, to come out with effective plans on how to tackle the nation’s insecurity headlong. Adeoye, in a statement in Osogbo, Osun State on Wednesday, described Egbetokun’s appointment as the right…
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RMAFC denies 114% salary increase for president, others
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has denied media reports that it has approved a 114% increment in salaries for political office-holders, judicial, and public office holders. RMAFC Public Relations Officer Christian Nwachukwu debunked the news while speaking with LEADERSHIP Newspaper. “No approval yet. There is no approval yet. I don’t know the source of that story. Everything…
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Egbetokun assumes duty as 22nd indigenous IGP
The Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, assumed duty. He was appointed by the President Bola Tinubu, on Monday and takes over from IGP Usman Alkali Baba, who retired after 35years of meritorious service to the nation. The handing/taking over of leadership between the former and new Police Chief was held in a brief but colourful ceremony…
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Shettima seeks stronger relations with UK, advocates creation of Bi-national commision
Vice President. Kashim Shettima has called for stronger relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) given the long standing historical antecedents, business activities and shared interests between the two countries. Shettima made the call on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to his office by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In…
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