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Tinubu tasks governors on Trans-Sahara trade route road project
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a charge to some state governor’s to seek funding for the construction of the long-awaited Trans-Sahara trade route, a project that promises significant economic benefits for Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, disclosed this on Wednesday at a Ministry of Works stakeholders’ meeting in Birnin-Kebbi, marking a pivotal step towards realizing…
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FG mulls launch of human capital development initiative
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced it is exploring possibilities for the launch of a new initiative aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s human capital, with a focus on healthcare, education, and the labor force. This was contained in a statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President).…
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ONSA hands over 16 rescued abductees to Zamfara Govt
By Innocent Raphael The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has handed over of 16 abductees to officials of Zamfara State Government at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). This was disclosed in a statement by ONSA’s Head, Strategic Communications, Abi Michael. According to the statement, National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, personally handed over the victims, comprising 8…
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FG is committed to the safety of Nigerians – Police Affairs Minister
The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the safety and security of the citizens through the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in the field of security with the Republic of Turkiye He made this known during the visit of the Turkiye Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador…
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Southeast Senators plead with Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu
Senators from the South-East have begged President Bola Tinubu to order the release of the detained leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The lawmakers led by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe claimed that unless Kanu is released, the social and economic activities in the South-East region will continue to be stagnant. The senators held a closed-door meeting with the…
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Tinubu appoints Otunba Aderemi Abdul, eight others to CREDICORP board
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Otunba Aderemi Abdul and eight other Nigerians to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). A press statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, gave the names of the appointees as: Otunba Aderemi Abdul – Board Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director); Engr. Uzoma…
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Senate moves to reconcile Wike, Kingibe
The Senate on Wednesday moved to reconcile the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike and the Senator representing Abuja, Sen. Ireti Kingibe as the Senators entered an executive session to address the matter. The tension between the two escalated recently, with Wike threatening that Kingibe would lose her Senate seat in the 2027 elections if he remained the FCT Minister.…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s issue not part of my discussion with Southeast Governors- Obasanjo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu was not part of his discussion with the South-East governors in Enugu State on Tuesday. Obasanjo explained that himself and Chief Emeka Anyaoku met with the governors on their own invitation to discuss regional development issues. A statement on Wednesday by Special Assistant on Media to the former…
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Reps member walks out during plenary session, accuses Deputy Speaker of discrimination
The lawmaker representing Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency of Rivers State in the House of Representatives, Cyril Hart (PDP), during plenary session on Tuesday walked out after accusing the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, of ignoring first-timers during debates. Hart said, “I have noticed Mr Speaker, with due respect to you. Each time you preside, you do not give preference…
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Bill to repeal NIMC Act 2007 scales second reading in Senate
A bill to repeal the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2007 has passed the second reading in the Senate. The bill provides for the establishment of a National Identity Database, and the NIMC is charged with the responsibilities for the maintenance of the national database, the registration of individuals, and the issuance of identity credentials. The bill read for…
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