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Kwara’s N350bn road project ‘ll open up businesses, says Speaker
The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Salihu, says the ongoing construction of the 130-kilometer Bode Saadu-Kaiama-Kosubosu road will enhance business opportunities between Kwara and neighbouring states upon completion. Salihu described the N350 billion road project as a major breakthrough for the people of Kwara North, who have been yearning for a road that would link the five local…
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Crime
EFCC Raids Dangote Industries Headquarters in Forex Allocation Probe
Lagos, Nigeria, January 5, 2024: Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) executed a search operation on Thursday at the headquarters of Dangote Industries Limited in Ikoyi, Lagos. This move is part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of foreign exchange allocations during the tenure of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
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Polymer Institute appeals to Buhari to sign it’s bill into law
The Polymer Institute of Nigeria (PIN) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the institute’s bill, to enable it perform its duties professionally, the former National President of the Institute, Prof. Paul Mamza said on Friday in Abuja. Handing over the mantle of leadership to his successor, Mamza said that the bill, when signed into law, would enable…
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Features
Nigeria’s envoy to Morocco presents Letter of Credence to King Mohammed
AlBashir Alhussaini, Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Morocco was among the 38 envoys that presented their Letters of Credence to King Mohammed VI at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Monday. A statement from the Chancery King on Thursday said that the King requested the ambassador to extend his warmest regards to President Muhammadu Buhari and the…
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Niger Military Operations: Bello lauds Buhari, assures citizens of safety
Gov. Sani Bello of Niger has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for ordering massive onslaught against bandits and insurgents in the state. The governor made the commendation while reacting to questions from State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, the security challenges troubling the state will soon be a thing of…
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Tight security at late Shonekan’s residence amidst rumoured Buhari’s visit
Security was tightened on Thursday at the Lagos residence of the late Chief Ernest Shonekan, the former Head of defunct Interim National Government (ING). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this followed rumour that President Muhammadu Buhari will pay a condolence visit to late Shonekan’s family. A NAN correspondent monitoring condolence visits at the residence observed heavy presence…
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Buhari arrives Ogun for inauguration of projects
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Ogun for the inauguration of some projects executed by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. He was received by Abiodun and other top state government officials at 10.40 a.m. at Mojoda area in Ijebu-Ode, where he cut the tape for the inauguration of the 14 kilometres Ijebu-Ode-Mojoda-Epe Expressway. Buhari is also expected to inaugurate…
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Enugu Neuropsychiatric Hospital hails Buhari for impactful interventions
The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the Federal Government-funded COVID-19 interventions that are yielding positive impact on service delivery in the facility. The Medical Director, Prof. Monday Igwe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Enugu that the Federal Government had funded four major projects in its COVID-19 intervention package in the…
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Buhari hails veteran journalist, Lawal Ado @65
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr. Lawal Ado Daura, a retired Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as he marks his 65th birthday. This is contained in a message to the veteran journalist, by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu in Abuja. Buhari commended his intellect and insights, and praised him for distinguishing…
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COVID-19: Rising cases and the imperative for local manufacturing of vaccines
Nigerians have been expecting the establishment of vaccine manufacturing labs in the country, not just for the COVID-19 pandemic, but an overall supply chain to tackle other ailments. Immunization is considered to be one of the greatest health interventions to prevent diseases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)/UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates, global immunization coverage of children is at…
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Buhari salutes Senate President, Ahmad Lawan at 63
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on his birthday. Ahmad the Ninth Senate President turns 63 on Wednesday. The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja congratulated Lawan on the strides so far in providing an inclusive and responsive leadership at the Upper Chamber. President Buhari lauded the senate president…
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Buhari mourns Shonekan, says Nigeria owes a great debt to him
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the news of the death of a great statesman and former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan. The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja extended deepest condolences to Shonekan’s wife, Margaret, loved ones, as well as the government and people of Ogun.…
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NNPC reviews 2021 activities as Buhari inaugurates board
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has every reason to perform beyond expectation in 2022 as President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday inaugurated the Board of the newly incorporated NNPC. The inauguration which took place in Abuja was to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place premium on doing business with the highest ethical standards, integrity, and transparency.…
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Buhari swears in Muazu Sambo as Minister of State, Works/Housing
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in the newly appointed Minister, representing Taraba, Malam Muazu Sambo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was held shortly before the opening of the meeting of the National Security Council in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday. NAN reports that Sambo, who replaced former Minister of Power, Mamman Sale, from Taraba,…
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Buhari vows to tackle NW bandits
President President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that the Armed Forces will continue to take decisive actions against bandits terrorizing the North-West. Buhari made the vow on Thursday while inaugurating the Muhammadu Indimi Centre for Distance Learning and an International Conference at the University of Maiduguri. “I have ordered and started receiving military hardware from the United States, military aircraft, helicopters and…
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We’ll keep doing our best until we leave 17 months – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will keep giving its best for the development of the country until May, 2023, reiterating that he will handover as stipulated by the Constitution. The President’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement said the president gave the assurance at the inauguration of Oriental Energies Resource Ltd Hanger, Muhammadu Indimi Distance Learning Centre and…
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Buhari seeks Senate’s approval for virement of N276.8bn to fund 2021 budget expenditures
The Senate on Tuesday received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari seeking the Senate’s approval for the virement of N276,757,232,395 billion to fund expenditures in the 2021 budget. The request which was contained in a letter dated Dec. 16 was read by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan during plenary. According to Buhari, the sum would be sourced from the…
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