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FEC approves memo on aviation, other sectors
The Federal Executive Council, presided by President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday approved memos from the Ministries of Aviation, Communications, Power, FCT and Works. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this at the end of the meeting in Abuja, adding that the Ministry of Interior’s memo on the review of the new visa regime was also approved.…
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Idris restates FG’s commitment to media rights, freedom
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has restated Federal Government’s commitment to safeguard press freedom and rights of journalists across the country. Idris said this in his speech at Press Freedom and Good Governance Award 2024, organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Saturday night in Abuja. The minister, who was the Chairman of the…
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Agriculture
FG inaugurates 6th Council of Nigerian Institute of Animal Science
The Federal Government has inaugurated the 6th Council of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NIAS is the regulatory agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security on Animal Husbandry. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, while inaugurating the council on Wednesday in Abuja,…
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Metro
Make staff housing your project – FCT workers beg Wike
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), have appealed to the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, to make staff housing one of his projects. The workers made the appeal at the commencement of the JUAC Week in Abuja on Wednesday, with the theme, “FCT Civil Service Commission – A New Dawn”. JUAC President,…
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General News
Oroh urges NASS, FG to intervene over Nigerian detainees in Cameroon
Mr. Abdul Oroh, a former lawmaker at the House of Representatives, has urged the National Assembly to intervene and ensure the release of some Nigerian professionals being detained by the Cameroonian authorities. Oroh, also a civic rights lawyer, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, shortly after submitting a petition to the National Assembly on their behalf.…
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Security
How Nigerian govt rescued over 1000 abductees without ransom – NSA
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says the Federal Government has rescued over 1,000 victims of verified mass abduction across the country without paying ransom. Ribadu said on Monday in Abuja while receiving 22 rescued students and staff of the Federal University Gusau, that the covert operations were conducted in the last few months. He said the successful…
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General News
Clark calls for special taskforce for release of Chibok girls
Pa Edwin Clark, Leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has urged the Federal Government to appoint a special task force to ensure the rescue of the remaining Chibok girls held by Boko Haram The elder statesman made the call while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Monday at a ceremony to mark the Chibok girls’ 10th anniversary in captivity. While…
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Politics
Suspension of APC National Chairman illegal, null and void – SWC
The State Working Committee of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano has described the purported suspension of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the party, as illegal, null, and void. The Ganduje Ward of APC in Dawakin-Tofa Local Government of Kano State suspended Ganduje on Monday, citing corruption and other vices. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
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Politics
Northern group chides NEF over anti-Tinubu comments
A group, the Arewa Progressive Forum (APFO), has disassociated itself from the recent views of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) against President Bola Tinubu’s presidential approach to security in the region. The Northern Elders had claimed to have regretted their decision to vote for Tinubu in the 2023 elections, with a threat that the North had learned its lesson over…
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General News
FG train Epe youths as tourism professionals
The Federal Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), trained no fewer than 40 youths in Epe as tour guides and operators. The Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, said during the graduation ceremony held in Epe on Sunday that the training, known as the EcoGenesis Incubator Series, was meant to support tourism…
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economy
Naira makes huge recovery, gains 7.2% against dollar
The naira experienced huge appreciation on Friday at the official market, trading at N1,142.38 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), revealed that the Naira gained N88.23. This represents a 7.16 percent gain when compared to the previous trading date on Monday, April…
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General News
Tinubu mourns former minister, Ogbonnaya Onu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to the Onu family over the passing of Chief Ogbonnaya Onu, who died on Thursday at 72. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday in Abuja. “The President mourns the first civilian governor of Abia State, a former…
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General News
Orji Kalu mourns Ogbonnaya Onu, says he was consummate politician, selfless philanthropist
A former Abia governor, Sen. Orji Kalu, has expressed sadness over the passing of the first civilian governor of the state, Dr. Ogbannaya Onu. Kalu, in a condolence message issued by his media office in Abakaliki, described Onu, a frontline politician, author, engineer, and former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, as a nationalist with passion for the unity and…
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General News
CLO urges Tinubu, Kingibe to halt demolition of Asokoro Estate
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Sen. Ireti Kingibe, representing the FCT, to intervene in the demolition of 214-hectare Asokoro Estate, belonging to ex-Rep. member, Nicholas Ukachukwu. The demolition of the property has created lots of controversies and thrown occupants in disarray. Some Nigerians are of the opinion that the exercise was…
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General News
Ogun deputy governor seeks patience, assures better times
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, on Wednesday charged Muslim worshippers that gathered at Otta Community Praying Ground to be patient with the government of President Bola Tinubu. She said that the present challenges in the country would soon be over, for all to enjoy Noimot Salako-Oyedele said that people should engage in prayers for the president and all…
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General News
Eid-El-Fitr: Nigerians, Muslim clerics preach peace, love
A cross-section of Nigerians, including Muslim clerics, have called for peace and the sustenance of the lessons learned during the month of Ramadan. They gave the charge to different parts of the country in their various messages on Wednesday to commemorate the Eid-El-Fitr celebration. In Okene, Kogi, Gov. Ahmed Ododo urged Muslims in the state to sustain the lessons learned…
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Metro
Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu urges sacrifice, integrity for national rebirth
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to continue to make sacrifices and exhibit integrity for national development. Tinubu said this after observing the Eid-el-Fitr prayer at the Eid Ground at Doden Barracks on Wednesday in Lagos. The president also called on Nigerians to continue to have faith in his government and remain patriotic citizens. Tinubu said that the Renewed Hope…
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