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State Govs. have ‘killed’ LG, Senate claims
Kunle Sanni The Senate on Wednesday accused state governors of misappropriating funds allocated to local government councils in Nigeria, saying that arm of government was dead in the country It also said the dream of achieving the objectives of the local government system has encountered harsh realities as successive governments have often eroded local autonomy, limiting their financial resources and…
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Dutch, EU delegation in Maiduguri to assess stabilization efforts
A high-level delegation from the Netherlands and the European Union (EU), led by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria and Chad, Wouter Plomp, visited the Headquarters of Theatre Command (TC) in Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, on May 15, 2024. The delegation aimed to engage with local stakeholders, including the Armed Forces, to gain insights into the ongoing…
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BREAKING: Emirates returns daily flight to Nigeria from October 1
Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from October 1 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to, and through, Dubai. The service will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. EK783 will depart Dubai at 0945hrs, arriving in Lagos at 1520hrs; the return flight EK784 will leave Lagos…
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BREAKING: Nigerian Military declares Halilu Buzu wanted for terrorism, illegal arms supplies
The military has declared Halilu Buzu wanted for terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. Announcing this in Abuja at the bi-weekly media briefing of the Defence Media Operations, the Director of Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said Halilu Buzu, who is an indigene of Niger, resides in a forest in Zamfara State, and often escapes to…
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Media organisations to enjoy financing at single-digit interest rates – FG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, through the Bank of Industry (BOI), to extend its single-digit interest-rate financing to media organizations in the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday when he received members of the Independent Broadcasting Association of Nigeria (IBAN) on…
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Nigerian army uncovers 5 illegal oil bunkering operations in Rivers
By Innocent Raphael The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has uncovered five reservoirs, each containing 45,000 liters of crude oil, in the Odagwa Etche community of Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State. This discovery, part of ongoing anti-oil bunkering operations since February, highlights the scale of illegal oil activities in the region. The General Officer Commanding the 6 Division,…
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FG reiterates commitment to utilise gas for economic growth, prosperity
In line with its renewed hope agenda, the Federal Government has reiterated its determination to utilise Nigeria’s abundant gas resources towards revamping the nation’s industrial growth and kickstarting its economic prosperity. President Bola Tinubu disclosed this while commissioning three critical gas infrastructure projects executed by NNPC Limited and its partners in Ohaji-Egbema, in Imo State and Kwale, in Delta States,…
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Library profession, an endangered species, says Prof. Olaopa
As the reading culture in Nigeria declines and libraries become under-resourced, the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa has said that the library profession has become an endangered species. Olaopa made this known when the Nigeria Library Association’s National Executive led by its President and Chairman of Council, Mr. Dominic Omokaro paid him a courtesy call…
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Minister of Tourism applauds First Lady’s Brunch celebrating Nigerian heritage
Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has praised the collaborative efforts with the Office of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in the successful execution of the First Lady’s Brunch. Held at a prestigious venue in Abuja, the event brought together distinguished guests, cultural troupes, and artisans to celebrate Nigeria’s rich heritage and unity. The brunch featured captivating performances…
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JUST IN: One year not enough to judge Tinubu’s performance, says Kukah
Kunle Sanni The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Mathew Kukah said one year in office of President Bola Tinubu administration not enough for adequate criticism of his government. Kukah said this Wednesday while briefing State House reporters after a visit to Tinubu in Abuja. “One year in office is not enough to judge anyone,” Kukah who is…
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