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Ndume’s position on Tinubu is self-serving blackmail – IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described the position of Senate Whip, Senator Ali Ndume on President Bola Tinubu and his administration as a self-serving blackmail to whip up public sentiment. Ndume had recently described the administration as a kakistocracy but the policy analysis group said the Senate Whip’s comment was not fact-based. In a policy statement signed…
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Final batch of Nigerian pilgrims returns from 2024 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the final group of Nigerian pilgrims from the 2024 Hajj will depart from King Abdul Azeez International Airport in Jeddah on the morning of July 16, 2024. This information was conveyed in a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director of Public Affairs for NAHCON. Disclosing more details on the…
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FEC directs minister to address budget shortfalls for new minimum wage implementation
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has directed the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, to propose additional measures for the 2024 budget to address financial gaps anticipated from the implementation of the new minimum wage. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House Correspondents following the Council meeting on Monday at the…
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FEC orders expedited CNG bus supply, conversion kits
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council has instructed the Presidential Committee on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to accelerate its efforts to supply buses and make conversion kits more accessible to Nigerians. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, briefed State House Correspondents after the Council meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Monday. Idris stated…
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FG distributes 20 trucks of rice to 36 state Governors
By Kunle Sanni In a bid to address the food shortages experienced in the country, the Federal Government has approved the distribution of 20 trucks of Rice to all the state Governors for onward distribution to vulnerable Nigerians. Briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Minister of Information and…
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BREAKING: UAE lifts Visa ban on Nigerians
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement on visas. Effective today, Nigerians can now obtain visa to the UAE. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The minister said, “Nigeria has been discussing with the UAE over the ban on…
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S’Court ruling on financial autonomy for LGAs impracticable, says Fayose
Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti State, has expressed skepticism about the recent Supreme Court verdict granting financial autonomy to the 744 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria, suggesting that the ruling could be impracticable. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television program, Fayose explained that although he opposes the practice of state governors appropriating funds meant for LGAs,…
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Reps warn govt officials against dishonouring parliamentary invitations
The House of Representatives has warned government officials against ignoring parliamentary invitations. The House gave the warning through the Chairman, Committee on Public Procurement, Hon. Unyime Idem, on Monday during a Public Hearing on a bill for an act to amend the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management Act 2007. According to him, the committee will not hesitate to…
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Tinubu reinstates Nenibarini Zabbey as project coordinator of HYPREP
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced on Saturday that the president had also appointed Adekanmbi, a former Commissioner for Special Duties, Culture, and Tourism in Ondo State, and a member of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES). However, a statement by…
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FG in talks with Spain to resume direct flights to Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated discussions with the Spanish Government to reinstate direct flights between Nigeria and Spain and revive the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between the two nations. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on his official X account on Sunday. Keyamo revealed that he met with Spain’s…
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