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We Inherited A Bad Economy – FG
The Federal Government has said that it inherited a bad economy with an unacceptable high rate of unemployment. Addressing journalists at the end of the inaugural Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […]
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Oyo South Senator, Alli partners Nigeria Police to improve welfare, effective policing
A lot of people criticize politicians for their lack of impact in their communities, but Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has shown that being a politician goes beyond the title. The senator, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has partnered with the Nigeria Police to ensure welfare and effective policing. Alli is the Chairman, Senate Committee […]
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Oyo: Iseyin South Political Head, FM Hails Makinde For Setting Pace For Upcoming Politicians
— Commends Over Execution Of Iseyin City Hall, Infrastructures Across Oke-Ogun The Ex Caretaker Chairman and Current Political Head, Iseyin South Local Council Development Area(LCDA), Iseyin Local Government, Area of Oyo State, Hon. Fasasi Raheem Ajibola popularly known as ‘FM’ has hailed Governor Seyi Makinde over his firm stance aimed at setting pace for the […]
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Tinubu Bars FG Officials With No Direct Participation In UNGA From Traveling
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to stop government officials who have no business at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from travelling. In a statement released by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu stated that the decision was taken in line “with a broader […]
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Security aide blocks Edo State Deputy Governor Shaibu from accessing Gov Obaseki
There was a mild drama at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, Edo State, when a security aide to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, stopped his deputy, Philip Shaibu, from accessing his principal during the service. Photos shared online show a security operative blocking Shaibu […]
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Flee From Using My Name To Make Money, Oyo South Senator, BSA Warns Impostors
The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District at the red chamber of National Assembly, Barr. Sharafadeen Alli has issued strong warning to people who are impersonating him on the pretext of providing empowerment opportunities. Akeem Abas, Special Adviser on Media to the senator issued the statement of disclaimer and made it available to news men […]
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Group solicits maximum support for Adelabu to end nation’s power nightmare
A national based group of veteran unionists and conscious professionals, well known as, Congress of Progressive Patriots (COPP) has enjoined Nigerians across divides to throw their support behind the newly appointed Minister of Power, Mr. Abdulwaheed Adebayo Adelabu, stressing that his success holds the key to the economic-cum industrial and developmental aspiration of the Country. […]
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Walkout Un-performing Governors Tinubu Tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians to vote out governors who are not performing up to expectation. Tinubu said this while responding to a request from some Islamic scholars who urged the Federal Government to monitor the distribution of palliatives given to states to cushion the effects of removal of fuel subsidy. Responding to the appeal, […]
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FCT Minister Wike moves to demolish slums in Garki, Jabi, 28 other districts
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has banned street trading within Abuja. Wike who issued the ban while addressing the leadership teams of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said it became necessary because corn sellers and street hawkers contribute to the insecurity and criminal activities […]
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UK Police Charge Diezani Bribery
Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged with bribery in the United Kingdom. According to Reuters, British police said Diezani was charged with bribery offences after they suspected that she had accepted bribes in return for awarding multi-million-pound oil and gas contracts. In a statement released today August 22, Andy Kelly who is the […]
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VP, Senators honour Senator Alli at daughter’s wedding in Ibadan
Vice President Kashim Shettima, some south-west senators and other prominent Nigerians were among dignitaries who honoured Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has he gave his daughter’s hand in marriage last weekend. The dignitaries had stormed the University of Ibadan Islamic Centre for the Nikkah ceremony between Suliat Alli and AbdulQudus Okeowo. Among the lawmakers present were […]
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Gov. Makinde Presents Brand New Jeep To King Saheed Osupa To Fulfill His Promise
The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has presented a brand new Toyota Land cruiser Prado Jeep to popular Fuji maestro, King (Dr) Saheed Osupa. The jeep was one of the promises Gov. Makinde made to the Fuji icon. The jeep was presented on Monday as part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s reward system for creativity, […]
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Release Bawa, Remand Order Has Expired, Falana Tells DSS
According to him, a remand order issued by a Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory “has become spent, invalid and illegal.” Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa from illegal custody […]
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Who Will Be Responsible For The Finance Used In Attacking Niger Republic? – FFK Queries ECOWAS
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has posed some questions to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over the Niger Republic situation. Recall ECOWAS defence chiefs had agreed upon a tentative date for potential military intervention in Niger should diplomatic negotiations fail. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, […]
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Tinubu Redeploys Oyetola, Tunji-Ojo, Renames Environment Ministry
The changes take immediate effect, said the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. President Bola Tinubu on Sunday redeployed ex-Governor of Osun State and minister-designate, Adegboyega Oyetola, from the Ministry of Transportation to the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The President also redeployed another minister-designate, Abubakar Momoh, from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal […]
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Tegbe’s Petition Frivolous, Dead on Arrival, Alli tells Tribunal to Dismiss Case with Substantial Cost
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has urged the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal to dismiss the petition filed against him by Chief Joseph Tegbe of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its party with substantial cost. This is contained in the joint final written address of Alli, APC and adopted on Thursday by his counsels before […]
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President Tinubu to swear in new minister
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, August 21, 2023, swear in his ministers. The event is billed to hold at the State House Conference, Aso villa in Abuja by 10 am. A statement on Wednesday by the Director, Information Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey said the ministers are allowed […]
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Nothing Like “Office OF The Founder,” Stop Hyping Your Sponsor, Olopoeyan Educates Suspended NNPP State Chairmen
The Southwest Leader of New Nigeria People’s Party, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan has advised the suspended NNPP State Chairmen of the party to be mature politically rather than toe the line of destruction. Olopoeyan in reaction to a statement made by the acclaimed forum of NNPP chairmen through their spokespersonOlayinka Dada, said, it is not best […]
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Nigeria Now Has Idi Amin As President” – Kenneth Okonkwo Slams Tinubu Over Removal Of ‘All Eyes On Judiciary’ Billboard
Nollywood actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo has lambasted President Bola Tinubu. This comes after the government ordered the removal of the ‘All eyes on the judiciary’ billboard. Recall that top officials of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCO) were suspended and their units disbanded following the “All eyes on the judiciary” billboards which surfaced […]
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Nigeria Ministers and their portfolios as assigned by President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Festus Keyamo, Aviation Minister. Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, confirmed the portfolios at Aso Rock on Wednesday. Below are the ministers and portfolios NorthwestMinister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy – Hannatu MusawaMinister of Defence […]
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