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FG set to distribute 12,000MT food to 1.4m flood victims
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to provide immediate relief to victims of flood across the country. Minister in charge of the ministry, Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouq, who disclosed on Friday in Abuja, said that 90,000 houses have been destroyed in more than six states that have been affected by flood…
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Kanu has cases to answer – Malami
The Federal Government still has a case against leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who got a landmark reprieve on Thursday, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said. Malami, made this known in a statement issued by Dr Umar Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Ministry of Justice.…
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Smithsonian Museum returns 29 Benin bronzes to Nigeria
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art has transferred ownership of 29 Benin bronzes to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments in Nigeria. The bronzes, which were part of the museum’s collection, were stolen from Nigeria during the 1897 British raid on Benin City. The Smithsonian’s Board of Regents voted to deaccession the bronzes in June in keeping with…
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ASUU suspends strike after 8 months
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its eight months old strike, according to a report by The PUNCH. Though the union is yet to make an official pronouncement, it was gathered that the decision was taken at the end of the National Executive Council meeting which was held at the ASUU secretariat in Abuja. A highly informed…
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IGP decorates 2 newly promoted DIGs, unveils BIPOGA mascot, logo
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Thursday 13th October, 2022, decorated two newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police in his office at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. This is coming on the heels of the recently released promotions by the Police Service Commission, in which the two officers’ recommendation by the IGP was approved by…
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Ariwoola’s appointment as CJN testament to excellent judicial career – Tinubu
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola over his emergence as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja inaugurated Justice Ariwoola as the substantive CJN three months after he was appointed in acting capacity. Tinubu, in a statement…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu presents manifesto to APC NWC in Abuja
APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the presentation of their manifesto to the party’s National Working Committee and Governors on Wednesday at the Transcorps Hilton Hotel, Abuja APC Deputy National Chairman, North, Senator Abubakar Kyari; Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Director-General, Tinubu/Shettima Campaigns Organisation and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong; presidential running mate, Kashim Shettima, and House of…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari swears in Ariwoola as substantive CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after his acting in same capacity for over 90 days. National Assembly recently confirmed Justice Ariwoola which paved the way for the full confirmation. The ceremony which held before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at State House…
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Citizens who contribute to national development deserve appreciation, Buhari declares
…as 443 Nigerians, 7 foreigners get National Honours President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja conferred National Honours on 450 Nigerians and non-Nigerians, who have distinguished themselves in the service of the nation and humanity, saying that citizens who contribute to national development deserve to be encouraged and appreciated.Leading the 2022 National Honours Award recipients, in the category of Grand…
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PHOTO NEWS: Okonjo-Iweala, Amina Mohammed, 445 other bag National Honours
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday conferred National Honours on 447 Nigerians and non-Nigerians. The event held had the the International Conference Centre, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory saw Director General of the World Trade Organisation Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed bagging the second highest honour – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger,…
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