Benue Assembly
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The Benue House of Assembly, presided over by its Speaker, Hyacinth Dajo, has summoned the former special adviser to Gov. Hyacinth Alia on the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Dennis Akura. Akura is to appear before plenary on Tuesday to explain and refund N1.78 billion that was not accounted for while he…
27 May
The Benue State House of Assembly on Monday annulled the law for the payment of pensions to former governors and their deputies for the rest of their lives. The controversial pension bill was passed by the 9th Assembly in May 2023, a few days before their exit. Former Speaker of the 9th Assembly, Titus Uba,…
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The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) and the Bank of Industry (BoI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the disbursement of a N75 billion intervention fund
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Nnamdi Azu, a trader at Oyingbo Market, Lagos, is worried. His plan to travel with his family this season seems unrealistic, considering the resources available. The family of six belongs to the ritual of travelling to Lodu Imenyi in Bende Local Council of Abia State
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While the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has made strides to ease transportation costs by lowering fuel prices and introducing innovative credit schemes for consumers, a contrasting issue has raised concerns among civil society groups and community leaders.
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The other burning issue, apart from Farotimi and Babalola’s, which I wish to take a look at – and which I am taking a look at now – relates to what is happening in our capital territory. What is this burning issue – which our human rightists and civil society
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The Super Eagles retained their number 44th position in the latest FIFA ranking released yesterday. This is their lowest rating since 2018. In the ranking released on FIFA’s official website, the Eagles maintained their fifth position in Africa
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Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Plc has restated its commitment to meeting and satisfying consumers needs.The company reiterated its stance during the relaunch of Honeywell.Tagged ‘Honeywell Reloaded: Flour Mills of Nigeria Revitalises Iconic Brand
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Katsina Governor, Dr Dikko Radda, has said his administration plans to construct a state-owned pharmaceutical manufacturing company, the first of its kind in Northern Nigeria.
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The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Temitope Fashedemi, has expressed displeasure over the decline of agricultural productivity in most parts of northern states, linking the challenge to climate risks and natural disasters
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked plots of land belonging to former President, Muhammadu Buhari; House of Representatives Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, and 759 others.
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The leadership of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has visited the Lagos Central Mosque (LCM) for a stakeholder engagement. The visit by the newly appointed NAHCON chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman was part of strategies to interact and discuss hajj operations.