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Tinubu seeks support for police veterans
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated the need to assist and support the Police veterans at all levels of government, including well-meaning members of the society. He stated this during the launch of the Nigeria Police Force Veterans Foundation at the Corporate Headquarters, Police Service Commission, Abuja. In his speech read by the Minister of State Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan…
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FG to conduct nationwide public hearing on new minimum wage
The Federal Government has disclosed that it is set to conduct a nationwide public hearing as part of the process towards the implementation of a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. A statement issued by the Spokesman for the Ministry of Finance, said the public hearing would be done in the six geo-political zones in the country in order to gather diverse…
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FG affirms commitment implementing UMAS in northeast, says Matawalle
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has reiterated commitment in implementing the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in the North East region of Nigeria, as efforts are being intensified to realize this crucial initiative. This assurance was given by the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, during a meeting with the delegation from the United Nations Mine Action…
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Truck drivers threaten strike action over spate of attacks
Innocent Raphael Truck drivers in the country are now threatening to embark on strike considering the spate of attacks they have faced while transporting food items across the nation in recent weeks. Yusuf Othman, the National President of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, who spoke with reporters on Tuesday, warned that the truck drivers may consider ceasing their…
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We must review, update curriculum in Police College – Senator Gaidam
The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has reiterated the need to continuously review and update the curriculum of the Nigeria Police College to ensure that it is aligned with the latest trends and best practices in law enforcement. He stated this during a meeting with the Management and Staff of the Nigeria Police Academy, held at the…
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BREAKING: UAE yet to resume visa issuance to Nigerians- Presidency
The federal government of Nigeria has debunked the viral reports that United Arab Emirates (UAE) had resumed visa issuance to Nigerians. The Nigerian government made this known in a short statement posted by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga on his X handle. Onanuga said that the document in circulation was not authorized…
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Former CBN Deputy Governor Moghalu picks holes in implementation of Tinubu’s economic reforms
By Ibidapo Balogun in Abuja Former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Kingsley Moghalu, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the economic reforms, even as he described the reforms as correct and necessary. Moghalu spoke on Tuesday in a keynote address at the 2023 Leadership Annual Conference and Awards held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotels, Abuja.…
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FCT minister inspects Guzape, Jahi road projects
The Minister for FCT, Nysome Wike has said that his regular visitations to construction sites in the FCT were to ensure that the contractors keep to their promise of completing the projects by May this year. The FCT Minister disclosed this on Monday when he carried out an inspection visit to ongoing road construction sites in parts of the city.…
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Take rumours of coup seriously, address economic hardship- Ex-DSS Boss tells politicans
Former Director of Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Dennis Amachree, has urged politicians to take rumours of coup seriously and address the hardship in the country. Few weeks ago, a story that the Presidential Guards Brigade had been put on high alert, following unusual movements and suspicion of a coup plot, was reported by some sections of the media…
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No ongoing recruitment, Nigeria Customs Service warns jobseekers
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday warned the general public that there is no ongoing recruitment at the moment. The government agency called on jobseekers to steer clear of unverified information to avoid falling prey to the antics of scammers. “Stay updated by checking our verified official social media channels for accurate information about NCS,” NCS said in a…
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