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First Lady on condolence visit to wife of the VP
…extols virtues of mothers The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has extolled the virtue of mothers, saying they are the ones who largely help shape the lives of their children. She was speaking while on a condolence visit to the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima who recently lost her mother. In…
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FG charts roadmap, policy framework to revive manufacturing sector
…asVP Shettima demands prioritisation of local content, made in Nigeria goods The Federal Government is collaborating with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to develop an actionable roadmap and policy framework to refurbish the nation’s manufacturing sector. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima who disclosed this on Tuesday while declaring open a three-day National Manufacturing Policy Summit at the Banquet…
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FG sacks RCC, three other firms for delaying dualization of Obajana-Benin road
The Federal Government has terminated the road construction contracts it signed with four construction companies, working on the dualization of the Obajana-Benin Road, Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has said. According to the Minister, the Federal Ministry of Works terminated the contracts with Mothercat, Dantata, Sawoe, and RCC firms because of non-performance and delays in dualizing sections II, III,…
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VP Shettima in Maiduguri, consoles victims of Gwoza suicide bombings
Says President Tinubu’s heart is with them, makes personal donations to affected persons Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday, paid a condolence visit to the victims and families of those who lost their lives in the gory attacks. He described the incident as pathetic, even as he quoted the late Dele Giwa saying, “One life lost in cold…
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Nigeria Customs intercepts ammunition worth N13.9bn
The Nigeria Customs Service has arrested no fewer than three suspects linked with at least nine 40-feet containers intercepted after they were discovered to be laden with imported items banned by the Federal Government from gaining entrance into the country through the Rivers State Port. Items discovered in the containers estimated to worth about ₦13.9 billion include arms and ammunition…
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Egbetokun not seeking extension of service with review of Police Act – PRO
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has expressed deep concern over an alleged spread of false information regarding the proposed amendment to the Nigeria Police Act 2020. In a statement released on Monday, the Police revealed that the amendment aims to extend the service years for police officers from 35 to 40 years and the retirement age from 60 to 65…
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NAF clarifies crash incident in Kaduna, confirms UAV mishap
By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, crashed in Kaduna on Monday morning, contrary to earlier reports of a helicopter crash. AVM Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information for NAF, issued a statement on Monday in Abuja to clarify the situation. He emphasized that…
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BREAKING: Court dismisses Kanu’s human rights suit against FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the fundamental human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government. WESTERN POST reports that Kanu sued the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Service for ₦1bn in damages for alleged rights violations. The IPOB leader claimed…
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