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Kaduna-Kano rail project’ll be completed in 2026 — FG
The Federal Government has assured that the Kaduna-Kano Standard Gauge Rail Line will be completed by next year. Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, gave the assurance while speaking at a government-citizen engagement forum held in Kaduna. He said the project, which was at just 15 percent completion when President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, has now…
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Akwa Ibom approves new projects, fiscal plan, food programme in exco meeting
The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has approved a number of key initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure, fiscal responsibility, and social welfare in the state. The decisions were taken at its meeting held on Tuesday, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo, and presided over by Governor Umo Eno. In line with the administration’s commitment to maintaining world-class facilities,…
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CDS reaffirms military’s commitment to restoring peace in Northern Nigeria
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has restated the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to restoring peace and enhancing security in Northern Nigeria. He made this known on Tuesday, while speaking to leaders, scholars, and civil society representatives during a two-day interactive session on government–citizens engagement organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial…
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Oluremi Tinubu condoles with Benue over killings, donates N1bn to victims
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to Benue State following recent deadly attacks in the Yelwata and Dauda communities, describing the killings as “heart-wrenching and unnecessary.” During her visit to the state capital, Makurdi, the First Lady met with Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders to express her solidarity…
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FG reveals plan to revive Kaduna Textile Industry at northern stakeholders meeting
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has unveiled plans to revive the defunct Kaduna Textile industry as part of its strategy to drive economic growth and industrialization across Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made the announcement on Tuesday during a two-day interactive stakeholders’ session in Kaduna, aimed at strengthening government-citizen engagement. Akume,…
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Tinubu’s ministers to present two-year scorecard at northern stakeholders’ forum
By Kunle Sanni – Ministers and senior officials of the Bola Tinubu administration will this week meet with key stakeholders from Nigeria’s 19 northern states to present the Federal Government’s performance report over the past two years. The engagement, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SAMBF), is scheduled to take place on July 29 and 30 in Kaduna.…
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Governor suspends commissioners, permanent secretaries over failure to attend official function
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 senior government officials for failing to attend a key official event, signaling a strong stance against indiscipline and absenteeism in the state’s civil service. The suspended officials include 25 commissioners, 14 senior special assistants, 24 special assistants, and 22 permanent secretaries. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the…
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Tinubu mourns victims of Yola flood, Niger boat tragedy – orders emergency response
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State, and the boat mishap in Guni village, Niger State, which claimed several lives and displaced many residents. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences to the…
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Jigawa disburses over N1.5bn to 569 retirees under contributory pension scheme
The Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over N1.5 billion to 569 retirees across the state. At the disbursement event held at the Pension House on Monday, the State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, described the state’s pension model as one of the best in the country. He noted that more…
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NGF commiserates with Adamawa State over devastating floods
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has extended its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Adamawa State following the recent flooding that ravaged Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas, resulting in loss of lives, destruction of property, and displacement of residents. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Forum’s…
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