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Okonjo-Iweala urges NIDCOM on strengthening strategic diaspora engagement
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to strengthen systematic mechanisms to attract second and third generation Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute towards nation building. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala stated this during the presentation to her as the “Diaspora Icon” a fall out of the recently held Maiden National Diaspora…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sheikh Bauchi-led Niger intervention group meets Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, met with the Intervention Group on the crisis in Niger at Presidential Villa Abuja. The group was led by Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi.
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First lady appreciates Germany for various interventions in Nigeria
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed appreciation to the Federal republic of Germany for its various interventions in Nigeria, especially in areas of humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable in various places of conflict. She stated this while welcoming the German Ambassador and other officials of the Embassy to her office at the State House, Abuja. The First Lady said…
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We are ready to absorb returning doctors in our military hospitals – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has assured Nigerian Doctors abroad willing to return to the country that the Nigerian Army is ready to absorb them into its military hospitals. Lagbaja gave this assurance while receiving Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and top management team of the Commission at Army Headquarters, Abuja. The…
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Tinubu committed to enhancing Nigerians’ well-being – Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, stated on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu is deeply committed to enhancing the well-being of Nigerians. She also conveyed her determination, along with her team at the World Trade Organization (WTO), to extend maximum support to Nigeria during these challenging times. Okonjo-Iweala made these remarks during a conversation with…
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FULL LIST: Akpabio unveils Senate committees chairmen
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced the names of chairmen of various committees in the Senate. Akpabio announced the committee chairman during plenary on Monday after the senate confirmed 45 out of 48 ministerial nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu. They are: Dr. Ahmad Lawan – Defence Sen. Aminu Tambuwal – Housing Sen. Sani Musa – Finance Sen. Solomon Adeola…
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Fed Govt withdraws contempt charge against NLC leaders
The contempt charge against the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), has been withdrawn by the Federal Government. The decision came after a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and labour leaders, which resulted in the suspension of the nationwide protest on August 2. The government, in a letter to Messrs Falana & Falana’ Chambers,…
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El-Rufai, Okotete, Danladi awaiting clearance as Senate confirms 45 ministerial nominees
The Senate has confirmed 45 out of the 48 ministerial nominees sent to it by President Bola Tinubu. The Senate confirmed the ministerial nominees on Monday after conclusion of screening of the nominees sent to it by the President. Out of the 48 nominees, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Stella Okotete from Delta State and Abubakar Danladi from Taraba…
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Senate in rowdy session over motion to step down Keyamo’s ministerial nomination
The Senate went into a rowdy session after a constitutional point of order and motion moved by Senator Darlington Nwokocha calling for the screening of Festus Keyamo as minister to be stepped down. The senator representing Abia Central asked that Keyamo’s nomination be stood down over his past attitude towards the National Assembly when he was minister. This was seconded…
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Democracy best for Nigeria, COAS tells commissioned Army cadets
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Nigerian Army (NA) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has declared that ‘the only thing better than democracy for Nigeria in this modern era, is more democracy’. The Army Chief made the declaration today Saturday 5 August 2023, while addressing Officer Cadets at the Passing Out Parade and Commissioning cum Oath Taking Ceremony for Executive Commission…
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