Basheer Lado
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Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, has emphasised the need for collaborative engagement between Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and the National Assembly, particularly the Senate committees.
25 Sep
The appointment of Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has been hailed as a reflection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's deep respect for seniority and merit in the judiciary. This was stressed by Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, following the Senate's…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended the policies implemented by the Federal Government amid the hardship Nigerians are currently facing. Many Nigerians, especially the poor, have struggled under President Bola Tinubu, who assumed office in Abuja on May 29, 2023. One of Tinubu’s first actions as president was to end the fuel subsidy. His administration…
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Federal Government has introduced 15 different trades or skills into the new curriculum for basic schools in Nigeria, The Guardian reports. This comes as the government announces that the new curriculum, which is mandatory for all public and private schools across
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A former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has entered into a plea-bargain agreement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged N1.6 billion fraud.
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Two separate incidents in Lagos yesterday left authorities investigating a mysterious death and a tragic drowning. In the Dopemu area, a woman died after suddenly feeling unwell in a hotel room.
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The Pillar of Sports in Africa, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has condemned the ill-treatment meted out to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Libya. Kalu stated that CAF must sanction Libya for treating the Super Eagles with such disdain and disregard
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The World Bank has reaffirmed its support for Nigeria's COVID-19 recovery efforts with a $500,000 investment in the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme.
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The Kogi State government has again called on the Federal Government and international donor agencies to come to its aid, as flood sacked over 200 communities.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that an oath of neutrality will be administered to no fewer than 17,705 ad-hoc staff and 11,799 security personnel to guide against partiality during the forthcoming off-cycle November 16 governorship election in Ondo State.
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After nine months of living without electricity, Bakare, Olajide, and Taiwo Streets in the Idi-Araba area of Lagos have finally received power supply. The prolonged power outage had severely impacted businesses and raised concerns about the security of life and property.
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The World Bank has said Nigeria must maintain its ongoing economic reforms for the next 10 to 15 years to establish itself as a leading economic power in sub-Saharan Africa and globally.