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After two months, Senate lifts suspension of Senator Ningi
By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Senate has lifted the three-month suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Senate rescinded the suspension on Tuesday, after considering a motion titled “Motion for the Unconditional Recall of Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi,” sponsored by Minority Leader Abba Moro (PDP – Benue South). In his argument,…
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New minimum wage: Organised labour walks out, as FG proposes N60,000
The Organised Labour on Tuesday walked out of the Tripartite Committee meeting on Minimum Wage after the Federal Government increased its offer to N60,000. A source privy to the meeting which is taking place in Abuja, told Vanguard that the federal government increased its offer by N3,000 thereby taking the whole amount to N60,000. The source, said, “We walked out…
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Tinubu arrives in Abuja
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja after a 4-day working visit to Lagos state The President who left Abuja on Friday for Lagos had embarked on a spree of project commissioning, including the flagging off of the N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. The highway is to link the 9 states on the nation’s coastline. Arriving in Abuja…
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Tinubu departs Lagos for Abuja, set to commence projects’ commissioning in Abuja
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Abuja where he has been scheduled to commission some projects executed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Tinubu who left the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 11:25 AM, was seen off by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila;…
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Tinubu to address NASS May 29
President Bola Tinubu will address a joint sitting of the National Assembly (NASS) on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Tambawal, in a statement, said the President will address the lawmakers on state of the nation and commission the NASS Library. “This is to inform Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members that as part the event…
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APC tackles Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu’s govt
By Innocent Raphael The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. Former President Obasanjo had expressed disapproval of Tinubu’s approach to removing the petroleum subsidy and floating the naira. Obasanjo’s comments came amid public discontent over rising food prices and inflation following the Tinubu government’s economic measures. In a statement released…
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Nwoko asks Senate to probe dismissal of 317 CBN staff
By Innocent Raphael Senator representing Delta North, Sen. Ned Nwoko has charged the Senate to investigate the recent dismissal of 317 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, Nwoko described the layoffs as “too hasty” and emphasized the need to scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the decision. He accused the CBN…
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LGA: Cornerstone of our national security architecture, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, has emphasized the crucial role of local government systems in Nigeria’s national security architecture. He stressed the need for urgent legislation to safeguard and enhance the autonomy and effectiveness of local government administration to address critical national challenges. Represented by the Minister of Defence, H.E. Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, Tinubu made this declaration while presenting a keynote address…
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FG unveils State action plans, pledges to tackle root causes at UN solution agenda launch
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a global partnership to address the problem of internal displacement in Nigeria, pledging the federal government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of displaced citizens. He outlined the strategy adopted by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in tackling Nigeria’s internal displacement challenge, saying the nation prioritises the welfare of its…
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State electoral commissions impeding LG development, says AGF Fagbemi
Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Gagbemi, has said there is the need for scrapping State Electoral Commissions, which he described as the main impediments to the development of local governments. He said this at a one-day ‘Discourse on National Nigeria’s Security Challenges and Good Governance At the Local Government Levels” in Abuja on Monday. The programme with the Theme:…
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