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Drama as Akpoti-Uduaghan confronts senate leadership over seating arrangement
There was mild drama on Thursday in the Senate as a dispute erupted over seating arrangements. The dispute led to a heated exchange between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) and the Senate leadership. The confrontation began when Senator Natasha’s seat was relocated upon the resumption of the session, presided over by Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio. The lawmaker reportedly…
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Tinubu appoints chairman, members of National Assembly Service Commission
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a renewable five-year term. Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President before this appointment. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the…
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US Ambassador denies allegations of USAID funding terrorism in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has strongly denied claims that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provides funding to Boko Haram or any other terrorist organization. Speaking at a meeting with members of the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja on Wednesday night, Mills dismissed the allegations, stating that there is no evidence…
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Nigerian Senate summons security chiefs over alleged USAID terrorism links
Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Senate has reportedly summoned top security officials to a closed-door briefing following allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding terrorism, including Boko Haram, in the country. Among those summoned are the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi;…
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FG resolves passport printing crisis at Atlanta, New York consulates
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has resolved the passport printing challenges at Nigeria’s consulates in Atlanta and New York, ensuring a smoother application and acquisition process for Nigerians in the diaspora. This follows a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, instructing the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to deploy the necessary machines and equipment to the affected…
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CDS Musa warns against disrespect for Nigeria after visa denial incident
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has warned that Nigeria will not tolerate any form of disrespect from other countries towards its citizens. Speaking at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, Musa addressed the recent denial of visas by the Canadian High Commission to him and several top military officials, preventing their participation in the Invictus Games…
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FG urges waterfront owners to regularise documentation, abide by law
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has urged all waterfront property owners to ensure their documentation is in order as part of efforts to regularise land ownership across Nigeria. Making the disclosure on Wednesday, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing statutory frameworks and normalising the ownership of all landed properties nationwide. Permanent Secretary…
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FG bans 60,000-litre fuel tankers from Nigerian roads starting March 1
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced a ban on 60,000-litre fuel tankers from operating on Nigerian roads, effective March 1, 2025. Ogbugo Ukoha, Executive Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), made the announcement after a meeting with key stakeholders, including the Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the…
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Nigeria leads Africa’s digital trade revolution, targets 10 million new jobs
VP Shettima calls for accelerated implementation of AfCFTA Digital Protocol Nigeria’s fintech innovations transforming cross-border payments By Kunle Sanni Nigeria has been officially designated as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion, a role that could help create over 10 million new jobs across the continent by the end of 2025. Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to leading Africa’s digital trade…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Ndukwe at Government Secondary School Pyakasa to launch MTN learning devices
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chairman of MTN Nigeria Ernest Ndukwe, on Wednesday led other senior government and MTN officials to Government Secondary School Pyakasa, Abuja to launch digital learning devices to students nationwide. The project is funded by MTN Nigeria in partnership with the Federal Government to drive e-learning in the country. Speaking on the event, Shettima wrote on his…
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