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Tinubu nominates Oyetola’s former Commissioner for NPC top job
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amidu Tadese Raheem as Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC). Raheem served as the Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy under the former governor of Osun and Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyege Oyetola. He will be representing Osun State in the Commission. Tinubu forwarded Raheem’s name to the Senate on Tuesday, for confirmation. The…
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Pulako initiative set for kick-off as VP Shettima inaugurates implementation committee
The federal government is set to commence the implementation of the Pulaku Initiative, a large-scale resettlement programme aimed at addressing the root causes of farmers-herders conflicts and fostering national unity. Accordingly, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday inaugurated a steering committee to coordinate the implementation of the initiative in fulfillment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to improve…
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You have proven Nigeria’s greatest strength lies in our diversity, says Tinubu to Super Eagles
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the Super Eagles has demonstrated team spirit and discipline at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, stressing that diversity is the principal of Nigerian’s strength across the globe. Speaking at a reception in honour of the players at the State House in Abuja, the President commended the team for their…
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FCSC Chairman tasks NASS on enactment of pending Labour Bills
The Chairman of Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof Tunji Olaopa, has called on the National Assembly to urgently enact all pending Labour Bills, adding that it would strengthen the institution of social dialogue and alternative disputes resolution mechanism in Nigeria. Olaopa stated that federal government needs to urgently convene a no-holds barred platform for national conversation where all the…
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Tinubu hosts Super Eagles in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, in the State House Council Chambers. On Tuesday at around 12:30 p.m., the crew arrived at the State House forecourt and were escorted to the council chambers. The Cote d’Ivorian team known as “The Elephants” defeated Nigeria in the AFCON finals held on Sunday. The team,…
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Adult to contribute N500 towards insecurity in South West, AYDM advocates
…calls on South West Govs to set up a regional security Trust Fund The Alliance of Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has advocated for every adult in South West states to contribute N500 towards tackling insecurity in the region, calling on Governors of the South West States to set up a regional security Trust Fund. AYDM in a statement signed by…
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Deputy Speaker highlights how Nigeria can achieve food security
Kunle Sanni The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has provided insights on how Nigeria can address its food crisis and convert the agricultural sector into a catalyst for economic development, ensuring food security and maintaining environmental sustainability. During his speech at the Implementation of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CADAP), in Abuja on Monday, Kalu emphasized…
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FG keen on providing access to agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers, says Agric minister
Kunle Sanni The minister of agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, has expressed that the federal government is committed to ensuring provisions and access to agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers across the country. He said this during a meeting he presided over with key stakeholders at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. The meeting which was held in Abuja…
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FG willing to provide an enabling environment for radio stations to thrive, says Information Minister
Kunle Sanni The minister of information, Muhammed Idris has said the federal government is willing to provide an enabling environment for more radio stations to emerge and existing ones to thrive in Nigeria. Idris said this in a statement he signed on Tuesday in commemoration of World Radio day 2024, themed “Radio: A Century of Informing, Entertaining and Educating”. Idris…
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PHOTOS NEWS: Dangote, Abiodun, others visit Wigwe’s parents
The President/Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, alongside other associates, paid a condolence visit to the parents of the late GMD, Access Holdings Plc., Herbert Wigwe, on Monday. Read: Abiodun expresses shock over tragic death of Wigwe, wife, son, Ogunbanjo Read also: JUST IN: Wigwe, wife, son, Ogunbajo in chopper crash…
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