Ajuji Ahmed
14 Sep
The national leadership of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), on Saturday, commiserated with the government and people of Borno State over the recent flooding that ravaged Maiduguri, the state capital, and its environs. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the party noted the extent of destruction and displacement caused by…
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa in response to Tuesday night’s inferno in Majia town, which claimed over 100 lives. The government delegation will comprise the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; the Minister of Transportation,…
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The Senate has initiated steps to investigate rumours regarding the purported impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. To that effect, the Senate has tasked its Committee on Special Duties with looking into the matter. The Red Chamber said that claims of a planned impeachment are unfounded. Akpabio addressed the circulating reports during a plenary session,…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with the Scandinavian nation. This is in light of President Tinubu's earlier departure from Abuja on October 2 for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his yearly leave. His Special Adviser…
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The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has officially unveiled the state pensioners' enrollment into the Medical Insurance Package (RMIP), an initiative designed to provide essential support to pensioners as well as senior citizens. The Special Adviser on Digital Media and Strategy to the governor, Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo, said on X that the launch represents…
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Barely three days before the local government elections in Kaduna State, the former Labour Party (LP) Chairman in the state, Isah Chiroma, and Abdullahi Imrah, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Kafachan Ward B Councillorship, have decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chiroma, speaking during the flag-off campaign and presentation of flags…
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If a Bill being considered by the House of Representatives scales legislative hurdles, the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) would be empowered to drag officials of Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs) to court over their refusal to remit revenues to the government purse. The House has consolidated Bills seeking to repeal the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007 and…
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Cashew oil, extracted from the cashew nut, is a versatile natural product with numerous benefits for both skin and hair. It is rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and minerals. Cashew nut oil helps protect against environmental damage, like polyphenols and vitamin E. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and beauty practices.…
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Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has expressed the Lagos State government’s readiness to host the GITEX Nigeria conference in September next year. He said the state government and indeed the entire technology ecosystem in Nigeria would be very receptive to the coming of the global tech show to the country, especially Lagos State,…
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The Nigerian Senate has solicited urgent assistance for approximately 300 survivors of a devastating tanker explosion that occurred on Tuesday night in Jigawa State, resulting in the loss of around 100 lives. Senator Hussaini Babangida (APC, Jigawa-West) raised the issue during a session dedicated to matters of urgent public importance. He explained that the explosion…
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The rising cost of living in Nigeria has made it increasingly difficult for many Nigerians to afford basic necessities. As inflation continues to soar, the prices of essential items have skyrocketed, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet. Certain foods that were once regarded as ‘poor man’s food’ are now the most expensive in…