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Army assures Nigerian Navy of further collaboration
The Nigerian Army (NA) has assured that it will continue to work and synergize with sister services and other security agencies with a view to maintaining peace and security within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility. The pledge was made on Saturday by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division NA, Major General Muhammed Usman when the Flag Officer Commanding…
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First Lady renames auditorium after Maryam Abacha
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the renamed main auditorium of Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development after Dr Maryam Abacha, the wife of former military Head of State late Gen. Sani Abacha. The hall, formerly known as African Peace Mission Hall was unveiled by the first lady and renamed after Abacha in recognition of her strong advocacy…
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Niger Coup: Nigerian senators reject Tinubu’s request for troops deployment
Senators have rejected the request by President Bola Tinubu for permission to deploy Nigerian troops to Niger Republic as part of an ECOWAS force to reinstate the democratically elected president of the country, President Mohamed Bazoum was deposed on 26 July in a coup led by his presidential guards. ECOWAS leaders at a meeting in Abuja four days later gave…
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Tinubu promises forensic audit of CBN, civil service payroll overhaul
President Bola Tinubu says a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank is underway, while a thorough overhaul of the Civil Service payroll is imminent. The President disclosed this during an audience with the President of the World Bank, Mr. Ajay Banga on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ”A comprehensive forensic audit is on-going at the Central Bank. We…
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Strike: FG implements ‘no work, no pay’ policy for resident doctors
Striking Resident doctors may not receive their salaries for a while as the federal government has issued a ‘no work, no pay’ policy following their ongoing strike. This was contained in a letter written by the Director of Hospital Services in the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), Andrew Noah, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Olufunso Adebiyi, to the Accountant…
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How my grandchild died due to medical neglect – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio said he lost his grandchild in a government hospital due to medical neglect. Akpabio who was speaking on the floor of the Senate on Friday during the ministerial screening of Tunji Alausa from Lagos State, said everyone had his own negative tale to tell about Nigeria’s education sector. The senate president urged the Tinubu administration to…
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Tinubu writes Senate on measures against Niger’s military junta
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate on plans by the Economic Committee of West African State (ECOWAS) to return democratic rule to Niger Republic following the taking over of power by the military. The president in a letter which was read by the Senate President during plenary on Friday, listed the resolutions of ECOWAS during the meeting of…
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CAN urges support for Tinubu to fix Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in his attempt to fix the Nigeria. CAN made the appeal in Abuja on Thursday, through its Lagos State chapter and Methodist Bishop of Ikeja Diocese, Stephen Adegbite, even as it commended Tinubu for taking proactive steps to avert the proposed strike by the Nigeria…
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First lady Remi Tinubu visits Buhari in Daura
First Lady, Remi Tinubu on Thursday visited former President Muhammadu Buhari in his Daura, Katsina State residence. The First Lady who was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima said the visit is to check on the former president and thank him for the fatherly support he gives always. She prayed for long life, good health…
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Labour agrees to suspend further protests after meeting with Tinubu, says presidency
The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress(TUC), Festus Usifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake. The labour unions…
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