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Ex-Minister urges FG not to give States creating LG Caretaker Committes monthly allocations
Former Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, has urged the Federal Government to stop the payment of monthly allocations to states whose governors set up caretaker committees for Local Government (LG) administrations. “Any governor who sets up a caretaker committee should not receive any funds because a caretaker is illegal, by the Supreme Court. Don’t send them cash, deduct their own…
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FG pledges to support establishment of restorative justice centres
The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (HAGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has pledged FG’s support to the establishment of Restorative Justice Centres across the country. Director, Information and PR, Federal Ministry Of Justice, Modupe Ogundoro stated in a statement. The HAGF made the pledge at the Federal Ministry of Justice Validation Session of Restorative Justice Documents :the…
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We need vigilance in sustaining democracy – Abdulsalam
By Innocent Raphael Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retired), emphasized the importance of constant nurturing and vigilance to sustain democracy in Nigeria. Speaking through General Adamu Jidda at the second edition of the ThisNigeria Newspaper Gold Prize and Annual Lecture Awards on Thursday, Abubakar addressed the theme “25 Years of Nigeria’s Unbroken Democracy – Prospects and Possibilities.” Abubakar…
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NEC approves board members for NDPHC
…Ad hoc committees present updates on flood control, oil theft, and state policing Kunle Sanni The National Economic Council (NEC) has ratified the nomination of six state governors as members of the Board of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). The governors, representing the six geopolitical zones, are from Borno, Katsina, Imo, Ekiti, Kwara, and Akwa Ibom States. NEC noted…
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FG committed to translating youth expectations into actionable policies, says Minister of Youth
Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim has affirmed that the Federal Government is fully committed to translating the diverse and evolving expectations of the youth into an array of actionable policies that will address their specific needs and aspirations. The Minister made this known during the Nigerian Youth Consultative Forum, “the Summit of the Future” , held at the…
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FG inaugurates task force to tackle illegal chartered flights
In a bid to combat illegal chartered flight operations and associated illicit activities, the Federal Government has established an eight-member Ministerial Task Force Committee. This was contained in a statement made public by the ministry on Thursday and signed by Odutayo Oluseyi, its Head, Press & Public Affairs. The committee, inaugurated by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…
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Tinubu approves rollout of national construction, household support programme
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate rollout of the National Construction and Household Support Programme to cover all geo-political zones in the country. Under the programme, the Sokoto-Badagry Highway, which will traverse Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos, is prioritized. Other road infrastructure projects, such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which is underway, and the…
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Some private jets are being used for drug trafficking, Aviation Minister alleges
By Innocent Raphael Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has sounded the alarm on the misuse of private jets in the country, revealing that some operators are engaging in illegal activities such as money laundering and drug trafficking. Speaking at the Ministry of Aviation on Thursday, Keyamo highlighted the significant security risks and financial losses these activities…
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PHOTO: Nigeria, French Development Agency partnership celebrated in Abuja
The French government’s policies are carried out by the French Development Agency (Agence française de développement, AFD), a public financial organisation. It strives to combat poverty and advance environmentally friendly growth. The organisation works throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the French overseas territories. It funds and supports initiatives that enhance people’s quality of life,…
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Humanitarian Ministry trains desk officers on anti-corruption to promote accountability
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (FMHAPA), Abel Enitan has re-emphasized the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s zero tolerance for corruption, and the effort in making sure corruption is reduced to the barest minimum . Mr. Enitan stated this in his keynote address during the sensitization workshop on What Constitutes Corruption in the Work…
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