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BREAKING: S’Court grants financial autonomy to LGs
…Says ” It’s unconstitutional for State governors to hold onto funds” The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the refusal of state government on financial autonomy for local governments has…
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Pres. Tinubu orders reevaluation of projects requiring additional funding
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has directed that all projects needing additional funding be put on hold. This directive was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Muhammed, during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. President Tinubu has instructed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to reassess their procurement plans to identify and address any…
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FG to establish full-scale cooking stove manufacturing facility in Ogun
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has revealed plans to establish a full-scale cooking stove manufacturing facility in Ogun State. This initiative marks a major advancement in Nigeria’s commitment to clean energy. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, announced the plans after a meeting with the Global CEO of Burn Manufacturing. The discussions centered around advancing this…
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VP Shettima leads FG delegation on condolence visits to Minister, Senator
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, led a high-level federal government delegation on Wednesday to extend condolences to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, following the passing of her mother, Victoria Immaculata Uzoka. The delegation included prominent cabinet members such as the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari; Minister…
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Pres. Tinubu orders MDAs to review procurement plans, address funding gaps
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to reassess their procurement plans to identify and address any funding discrepancies. This directive was issued during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, briefed State House correspondents after the meeting, explaining…
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Senate pays condolence visit to Senator Na’Allah over wife’s death (Photos)
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday led members of the Senate on a condolence visit to the family of Senator Ibn Na’Allah, over the death of his wife, Hajia Sefia. A statement by the Special Assistant Media to the President of the Senate, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio as saying: “We would have loved to be here during the…
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Food prices to crash in 180 days, Agric Minister vows
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari on Wednesday, disclosed that in 180 days food prices will crash. This is on a backdrop of Nigerians protesting over food hike in Lagos, among major cities. Kyari stated this on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he unveiled measures that will be implemented over the next 180 days. He…
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FG commends contributions of Nigerians in diaspora, plans reintegration policy
The Federal Government has praised the significant contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora to the economic and technological advancements of their host countries. This commendation was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume on Tuesday, during a courtesy visit from a delegation led by Professor Arch-bishop Chidiebere Anelechi Ogbu, President of the African Diaspora…
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Tinubu inaugurates eight new federal permanent secretaries
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated eight newly appointed federal permanent secretaries on Wednesday. The ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. The permanent secretaries were selected to fill existing and impending vacancies across various states and geo-political zones within the top administrative cadre of…
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Women Affairs Minister, Reps clash over alleged non-payment of N1.5bn to contractors, others
The House of Representatives Committee on Women’s Affairs and Social Development and the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, have clashed over the non-payment of N1.5 billion to contractors for jobs delivered. In a viral video on the social media platforms, there was a heated argument between the Committee chaired by Hon. Kafilat Ogbara (Kosofe Constituency) and the Minister at…
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