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PHOTO NEWS: PDP Governors’ Forum meet in Umuahia
PDP Governors’ forum met at Umuahia, Abia State on the state of the nation and economy.
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Senate joins Reps, to appeal court judgment on new Electoral Act
The Senate has joined the House of Representative in making moves to appeal last week Friday’s judgment by a Federal High Court in Umuahia, nullifying the provision of Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022. The Senate passed a resolution reached during plenary on Wednesday, following the consideration of a motion entitled: “Urgent need to appeal the judgment of the…
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House of Reps warns Malami not to tamper with new Electoral Act, to appeal court judgement
The House of Representatives has decided to appeal the judgement of the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, asking the Attorney General of the Federation to delete section 84(12) from the electoral act amendment bill recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. Members of the House expressed disappointment and displeasure with the judgement, which they said was aimed at…
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Nigeria, Niger partner to improve revenue mobilisation
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Niger Tax Authority have set plans in motion to work together to help both nations improve their revenue mobilisation. FIRS Executive Chairman Muhammad Nami said this can be achieved if the revenue authorities of both countries work together to deepen their relationship, share tax information and engage in mutual administrative assistance. Mr.…
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IAEA’s Ray of Hope will change narrative on cancer in Nigeria, Africa – Aisha Buhari
First Lady of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Buhari has commended the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for launching the ‘Rays of Hope’ initiative to increase access to radiotherapy for cancer patients in low to middle-income countries that have the highest cancer rates and lowest rates in screening, diagnosis, therapy, and treatment. She was speaking while receiving a team from the IAEA…
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ICYMI: I didn’t force Dangote refinery out of Olokola with demands – Mimiko
Former Ondo State Governo,r Olusegun Mimiko has said he didn’t make any demands from Aliko Dangote which forced him to move the Dangote Refinery from the Olokola Free Trade Zone to the Lekki Free Trade Zone. Dangote had in 2013 announced plans to build a refinery at the Olokola Free Trade Zone which is jointly owned by the Ogun and…
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PDP wants to destabilise Nigeria to regain power, says Presidency
The Presidency has accused the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to destabilise the country so as to regain power. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated this in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to PDP’s statement on the energy crisis in the country. According to Adesina, the Department of State Services (DSS)…
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Nigeria to stop importation of agric products soon – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the country would soon stop importation of agricultural products as a result of the inauguration of Dangote Fertilizer Plant. Buhari said this on Tuesday at the commissioning of the plant in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. The newly commissioned fertilizer plant has an installed capacity of 3.0 million metric tonnes of Urea per annum. The president said…
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New Lagos international airport terminal will create 3,000 jobs for youths – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, commissioned the newly built international terminal at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), creating a new travel experience for air passengers passing through the Lagos international airspace. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined the president to unveiled the new MMIA Terminal 2, designed and built under the rehabilitation programme of the Federal Ministry of Aviation. Buhari said…
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President Buhari directs railway link to Lekki Deep Sea Port
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to make plans towards linking the Lekki Deep Sea Port to the railway network. The president said this when he inspected work done at the Deep Sea Port located in Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos on Tuesday. In a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on…
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