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Tinubu’s travelling in chartered aircraft, a national embarrassment, says Aviation expert
An aviation expert, Dr Godwin Emmanuel, has expressed grave concerns over recent developments that caused President Bola Tinubu to travel abroad on chartered flights. Emmanuel, who said that the public shame that befell Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, as its president flew abroad for engagements in chartered flights was unquantifiable, urged the Presidency to prepare a supplementary budget providing new…
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Women Affairs Minister files N1bn defamation suit against Hon. Kafilat, AriseTV
By Innocent Raphael The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister (Mrs) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has initiated a defamation lawsuit seeking N1 billion in damages against Hon. Kafilat Ogbara and Arise Television. In a statement made at her office in Abuja, Kennedy-Ohanenye addressed the media, revealing that the lawsuit stems from allegations made by Hon. Ogbara, the Chairman of the House Committee…
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Shettima presided over NEC meeting
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashmir Shettima has presided over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, being held at the State House Council Chambers on Thursday, has in attendance minister of finance, Wale Edun, minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, and others. The vice president, by the provisions of Nigeria’s Constitution, is the chairman of…
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FG reiterates commitement to intensify capacity building, awareness to end torture , says Jedy-Agba
The Federal Government has again expressed its readiness to end all forms of torture in the country, saying it would continue to intensify efforts towards capacity building and more awareness. The Solicitor General of the Federation and the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs Beatrice Jedy-Agba, stated this while delivering a welcome address at the 2024 edition of the…
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Nigerian Army deploys 177 on peacekeeping mission to Guinea Bissau
The Nigerian Army has deployed 177 personnel on a peacekeeping mission in Guinea-Bissau to help restore peace and stability in the West African country. The Chief of Army Operations, Major General Boniface Sinjen, disclosed on Wednesday during the graduation ceremony of the troops of the Nigerian company 3 ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission at General Martin- Luther Agwai peacekeeping Centre, Jaji in Kaduna State.…
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French Development Agency team meet Finance Minister to improve partnership
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun received a high-level delegation from Agence Française de Développement on Wednesday, led by Mr. Philippe Orliange, the Paris-based Executive Director of Geographies, along with other top management officials. Officials from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) revealed that the courtesy call was a part of events honouring…
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National Assembly reconvenes on Thursday
The National Assembly will end its break on Thursday, June 27, when the Senate and House Representatives reconvene from their Sallah break. Both chambers had adjourned plenary until Tuesday, July 2. However, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC-Ekiti South), the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, and Dr Yahaya Danzaria, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, confirmed…
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BREAKING: 36 States Govs meet in Abuja over minimum wage, local govt autonomy
Under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), the 36 State Governors are currently meeting in Abuja to discuss the results of the ongoing negotiations regarding the proposed new national minimum wage, which the tripartite committee on the national minimum wage started. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, who chairs the NGF, is anticipated to brief his colleagues on…
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Lagos International Water Conference: FG calls for more PPP investment in water, sanitation sector
The Hon. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Engr Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev has called for a robost Public Private Partnership (PPP) investment in the water sector to achieve sustainable and equitable access to water and sanitation services for Nigerians. PA on Media and Publicity to the Min of Water Resources and Sanitation, Terhemen Oraduen disclosed this a press statement. …
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Tinubu’s delegation pays condolence visit to Shettima
…Gbajabiamila leads team to Kano amid torrent of condolences Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday sent a high-powered presidential delegation to Kano to console his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on the recent loss of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Maryam Albishir. On arrival in Kano, the delegation led by Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila,…
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