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Hoodlums set INEC office on fire

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Hoodlums on Thursday set the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Iyana Mortuary in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on fire.It was learnt that eight hoodlums reportedly scaled the perimeter fence, jumped into the premises and set the INEC building on fire from the back.It was also gathered that the hoodlums after gaining…

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Osinbajo urges strict compliance with due process for debtors seeking new contracts with govt agencies

An inter-agency committee set up on the recovery of debts owed to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria has submitted its report to the Federal Government and is urging for strict implementation of relevant laws including the AMCON Act, that ensures that the recalcitrant debtors cannot benefit from government contracts and projects except with due diligence clearance from AMCON. Members…

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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari meets King Charles in London

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with His Royal Majesty King Charles III at the Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom. Buhari used the visit to personally commiserate with the King on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth and to also wish him success as he assumed his role and duty over the United Kingdom and as the Head of Commonwealth…

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Half salary: We cannot pay for work not done, FG tells ASUU

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has refuted media reports, alleging bias in the payment of salaries of members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The ministry further dismissed ASUU’s claims that their members were paid half their salary for the month of October. In a statement issued by Olajide Oshundun, Head of Press and Public Relations,…

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Afenifere removes Adebanjo as acting leader

Embattled acting leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has been removed as leader of the group. Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who made this known on Wednesday, said members of the group will no longer converge on Isoya Ogbo, Ijebu home of Adebanjo. According to the elder statesman, the meetings of the organisation will henceforth hold…

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Remain politically neutral, ensure peaceful 2023 elections, Buhari charges Police

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Owerri charged the Nigeria Police Force to perfect operational plans that will guarantee a credible outcome in the 2023 general elections while remaining apolitical, firm, and loyal to democratic values. Declaring open the three-day Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, the President directed the Police to review the current and evolving internal security…

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Buhari to travel to London for ‘routine medical checkup’

President Muhammadu Buhari will today leave for London, United Kingdom for medical check-up. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement on Monday. The president, Adesina said, would return to the country in the second week of November. The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari leaves for London, United Kingdom, October…

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Why I’m committed to a greater, better Nigeria – Osinbajo

Those who seek to occupy public offices should understand that such a quest requires serious commitment because many lives and livelihoods could be impacted by their actions or inactions, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo said this Friday when he received a delegation of Southern Kaduna leaders (political, traditional and religious), specifically from Kachia and Kagarko local…

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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari participates at opening ceremony of the First World Bio summit

President Muhammadu Buhari participated at the opening ceremony of the ongoing World Bio Summit in Seoul, South Korea where he delivered a goodwill message. At summit President Buhari interacted with President Yoon Suk-Yeol of South Korea and other participants during the opening session.

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Give me plan to combat floods in 90 days, Buhari orders ministers

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Water Resources to lead and coordinate with the Ministries of Environment and Transportation as well as state governments to develop a Comprehensive Plan of Action for Preventing Flood Disaster in Nigeria.The President’s directive, which was conveyed to the minister in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, said…

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