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PHOTOS: New Head of Service, Walson-Jack handover at Federal Ministry of Education
Mrs Didi Walson-Jack the outgoing permanent secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education has handed over the baton to the new permanent secretary. Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo takes over as Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, succeeding Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack. President Bola Tinubu appointed Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. According to…
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CORAN to FG: Dangote refinery, others will reduce rising inflation
The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has told the federal government that collaboration with Dangote Refinery and other local refineries will end the country’s rising inflation which stood at 34.19 percent in June 2024. CORAN made this known in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Eche Idoko. Idoko’s comment comes amid the recent dispute between Dangote Refinery…
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BREAKING: Military warns organisers of planned protest against violence
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest over economic hardship in the country, the military has warned organisers of the protest against any form of violence. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday warned that the military won’t allow anarchy to befall Nigeria. He hinted that organisers of the planned…
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Atiku’s ex-spokesman, Bwala meets Tinubu, alleges foreign influence fueling planned protest
Kunle Sanni A former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign, Daniel Bwala has said on Wednesday that calls for the next statewide rallies against the rapidly rising cost of living may have been fuelled by foreign actors. “There would have been foreign interests who are taking advantage of the poor political climate because of the hunger and suffering,” Bwala told…
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BREAKING: Nigerian governors hold closed door meeting in Abuja
Governors of the 36 States of the federation have convened in Abuja. Under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum, they met at the NGF secretariat in the FCT. Those present at the venue were Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Governor Hope Uzodinma, Governor Bassey Otu, Governor Dapo Abiodun, Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, and Governor Oyebanji of Ekiti. Others were Governors…
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Nigerian envoy engages Sinoma International on climate action in Beijing
By Kunle Sanni Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Ajuri Ngelale, has recently conducted a series of significant meetings with the executive management of Sinoma International Engineering Company at their Beijing headquarters. The discussions involved prominent figures such as Board Chairman Yin Zhisong and the company’s President Zhu Bing. The talks spanned a wide array of critical issues, with a…
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Tinubu respects freedom to protest, but will maintain public order – Information Minister
Kunle Sanni Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said while the government of President Tinubu acknowledges the rights of every Nigerian to engage in protests, it is equally committed to ensuring that these activities do not disrupt public order or violate the rights of others. Idris, stated this when he received members of the Charismatic Bishop Conference…
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Hon. Kalu commends Tinubu for signing South-east Devt Commission Bill
…urges more support for APC govt The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law, thereby approving the creation of the commission. It will be recalled that the bill was sponsored by Hon Kalu and all the House…
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Dangote refinery saga, dangerous signal to foreign investors- Falana
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has expressed worry about the negative impacts of the Dangote Refinery spat, saying the saga sends a dangerous signal to investors about Nigeria. Speaking on Channels TV, Falana said “Well, I’ve enjoyed the inter-class feud or what you might call a dog-eat-dog affair. But it’s at the expense of the country and we cannot…
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UN warns of potential violence as Nigerians plan nationwide protests
The United Nations (UN) Department of Safety and Security has raised concerns about potential violence during the planned nationwide protests in Nigeria, set to take place from August 1 to 10. The protests, branded “10 Days of Rage,” aim to address the country’s escalating cost of living and economic hardship. In a threat and risk assessment dated July 19, the…
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