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FG declares June 12 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, 2023 Public Holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement she released today June 8. While congratulating Nigerians on this occasion, Akinlade said “Nigeria’s democratic […]
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Lagos House of Assembly set to make laws to protect Indigenes
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has announced plans by the house to pass laws that will protect the interest of indigenes of the state. DailyTrust reports that Obasa, who was elected speaker of the 10th Assembly for the third consecutive term, said as part of its legislative agenda, there would […]
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President Tinubu swears in Akume as SGF
Former Governor of Benue state, George Akume was on Wednesday, June 7, sworn in as the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF). Vice-President Kashim Shettima; Senate President Ahmed Lawan; AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Governor of Kwara state; and Folashade Yemi-Esan, head of the civil service of the federation, were present at the brief ceremony which […]
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Tinubu Swears Akume In As SGF.
In the brief ceremony which had dignitaries, including some serving and former Governors, Akume took his Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office. President Bola Tinubu has sworn-in Senator George Akume as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) at the council chamber. Senator George Akume in the brief ceremony which had […]
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Oyo: Makinde Appoints Aides For Deputy
Makinde Appoints Nine Aides for Deputy Governor, Appoints Adetola Adedibu SA Liaison Office Abuja Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of nine aides for the office of the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal. The newly appointed aides to the Deputy Governor as contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun […]
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Court Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking To Stop Tinubu’s Inauguration For Not Getting 25% Of FCT Votes
A lawsuit filed by five residents of the federal capital territory (FCT), seeking to stop the inauguration of Bola Tinubu as President has been struck out by a federal high court. The plaintiffs; Anyaegbunam Okoye, David Adzer, Jeffrey Ucheh, Osang Paul and Chibuike Nwanchukwu, had asked the court to determine “whether or not the person […]
Read MorePresident Daughter, Folashade Begs Nigerians To Support Her Father
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eldest child, Chief Folashade Iyabo-Ojo has pleaded with Nigerians to support her father’s government. DailyTrust reported that she made the plea at the Evolving Women In Politics (EWIP) Presidential Inauguration Victory dinner in Abuja on Saturday. The event was for the celebration of Tinubu’s victory at the election and his inauguration […]
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Subsidy:Oyo Gov’ Set Committee To Review Salary
In consonance with his proactive approach to governance, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has constituted a committee to review workers’ wages in the state. The committee which was constituted during a meeting with labour leaders in the state at the Executive Chambers, has eight weeks to turn in its report. Governor Makinde said following […]
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Makinde Appoints Executive Assistants
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on Monday approved the appointments of three Executive Assistants in his new administration. A statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi indicated that the Executive Assistants are: CP Sunday Odukoya (Rtd) as the Executive Assistant (Security), Revd. Idowu Ogedengbe as Executive Assistant (Administration) and […]
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FG Has Solution For Impact Of Subsidy Removal – Oshiomhole
He said the President recognizes the impact the withdrawal of fuel subsidy is having on Nigerians and is determined to take an immediate action to cushion the effect. A former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed confidence that issues arising from the removal of fuel subsidy will be quickly resolved between the Federal […]
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Former Lagos Federal Lawmaker Emerges Imo LP Deputy Gov Candidate
The former lawmaker was unveiled to party supporters at the Labour Party secretariat along MCC Road in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The Labour Party deputy governorship candidate in Imo State, Tony Nwulu. Ahead of the November poll in Imo State, the Labour Party Governorship candidate Athan Achonu has named Tony Nwulu as his running […]
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”Movable assets did not increase, at home in Nigeria or outside”- Buhari declares assets after leaving office
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted his assets declaration form to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). A tweet shared by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, todayJune 3, states that the CCB acknowledged receipt of the president’s form today. The asset declaration form is a schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) […]
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Don’t Go On Strike – Sanwolu Olu Begs NLC
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has begged members of the Nigerian Labour Congress not to embark on a strike over removal of fuel subsidy as announced by President Bola Tinubu during his inaugural speech. Recall that the NLC on Friday, June 2, issued a five-day ultimatum to the federal government to revert to the old […]
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Photostory: AS NUJ BACKS SENATOR OSITA IZUNASO FOR SENATE PRESIDENT From left, the President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo and the leading candidate for Senate Presidency, Senator Osita Izunaso at the National Headquarters of NUJ in Abuja, Saturday.
Senator-elect Monday Odebholo, Edo, NUJ President, Chief Chris Isiguzo, leading candidate for Senate Presidency, Senator Osita Izunaso, Senator-elect Benson Friday Koboweri and Hon. Ejike Chukwu. From left, Chief Sunny Chukwumele Senator-elect Benson Friday, Senator Osita Izunaso and Senator Monday Okdebholo Chief Sunni Chukwumele , Madam Pat Oseh and Hon. Chukwudi EnekwechiNUJ President, Chief Chris Isiguzo, […]
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NUJ BACKS IZUNASO FOR SENATE PRESIDENT
…declares that he is the best among the aspirants. The Nigeria Union of Journalists has thrown its weight behind the aspiration of Senator Osita Izunaso for Senate Presidency. President of the Union, Chief Chris Isiguzo said Senator Izunaso is the best among all the senators vying for the position. Isiguzo who spoke while receiving Senator […]
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Photostory:Osita Izunaso Congratulates Senator George Akume On His Appointment
The leading candidate for Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly Senator Osita Izunaso congratulates Senator George Akume on his appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in his house in Maitama, Abuja.
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Allegations of Corruption: Group Blasts Ndume for Comparing Akpabio with Tinubu
Director General of the Akpabio/Barau Stability Group campaigning for Senate Presidency for Akpabio has been berated for comparing Senator Godswill Akpabio with Nigeria’s new President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on issues of corruption. The Coalition of Yoruba Defenders described Ndume’s comparison of the series of corruption cases being faced by Akpabio with what Asiwaju Bola […]
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President Women in MICE , Bilqīs Abdul congratulates Tinubu
The President Women in MICE and the Chief Executive Officer, Bboog Travels and Tours Limited, Hajia Bilqīs Abdul, has transmitted a Congratulatory message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his peaceful inauguration and assumption of office. In the message, Hajiya Bilqis Abdul who is also the Immediate Past- National President, of the Nigeria Association of […]
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Group congratulates Gov Makinde, Oyo Assembly Members for Making History on Chieftaincy Reforms Law
A sociocultural group, Ibadan Renaissance Reform Mandate on Thursday congratulated the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde and members of the State House of Assembly on the Wednesday’s passage of an executive Bill on the reform of the age-long Chieftaincy Matters. The group said both the Governor and the State lawmakers have recorded their names […]
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Makinde appoints ag. CMD for LAUTECH Hospital
Governor Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of Professor Olawale Olakulehin as Acting Chief Medical Director, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. According to the statement, the appointment is with immediate effect. The governor, while congratulating the new […]
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