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8 Jan
The Bishop of the Owo Anglican Diocese, Revd Stephen Fagbemi, has criticised the lawmaker representing the Owo/Ose federal constituency, Timehin Adelegbe, over his inaccessibility to his constituents. While speaking during a church program at the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, Imola Owo, headquarters of Owo Local Council Area of Ondo State, the Bishop stated that…
2 Nov
The House of Representative member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem, has empowered hundreds of his constituents with entrepreneurial skills. The empowerment programme covered a range of skills, including ICT/software applications, solar panel installations, and the use of agro products in farming. According to the lawmaker, the initiative was aimed at equipping participants…
19 Aug
A former senator who represented the Adamawa North Senatorial District, Ishaku Abbo, has claimed that the N29 million lawmakers receive as an allowance only looks big on paper. Abbo said this in an interview on Arise TV on Sunday, August 18, 2024, adding that the money is not even enough to cover the responsibilities and…
27 Feb 2024
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that members of the National Assembly are feeling the pulse of the nation and are willing to make adjustments in their salaries as a necessary sacrifice to help their constituents cope with the current economic realities in the country. He recalled…
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The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has scheduled an emergency meeting for Friday, January 25, to address pressing issues affecting the Southeastern region of Nigeria. In a statement, the Chairman of WIC's Board of Directors, Dr. Festus Okere, directed Vice Chairman Basil Onwukwe to convene the meeting of Igbo leaders in the diaspora at 7:00 p.m.…
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The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has scheduled an emergency meeting for Friday, January 25, to address pressing issues affecting the Southeastern region of Nigeria. In a statement, the Chairman of WIC's Board of Directors, Dr. Festus Okere, directed Vice Chairman Basil Onwukwe to convene the meeting of Igbo leaders in the diaspora at 7:00 p.m.…
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The Senate of the University of Ilorin has approved the appointment of three of the university’s retired dons as Emeritus Professors. A statement by the university's Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, disclosed that the university's highest decision-making body, at its 304th meeting on Thursday, gave its nod for Prof. Is'haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, Prof.…
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The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has announced the passing of Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni (retd.), a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). General Useni passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 82, after a prolonged illness. Governor Mutfwang, in a statement by his Director…
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The son of former Nigeria international and Super Eagles defender Mike Emenalo, Landon Emenalo, has signed his first professional contract with Chelsea FC. According to BSNSports.com.ng, Landon joined Chelsea’s youth setup at the Under-8s level after initially spending some time at Monaco. He later returned to the club during his Under-13s season at Cobham. During the…
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The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to investigate the re-award of the Abuja-Kaduna highway contract.
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Four additional witnesses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, claimed that the conduct of the 2024 governorship election in Edo State was characterised by irregularities in some polling units in Esan North East, Oredo, Esan South East and Esam Central local councils of the state
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The appointment of Dr Kayode Opeifa as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) may signal the beginning of the much-needed reactivation of the modernisation of the rail system.
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The National Pension Commission (PenCom) said the total amount released from the 2024 retirees’ rights settlement has risen to N66 billion.
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Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s speech titled, Agunechemba is Born and Udo Ga-Ach on Saturday, January 18, 2025, marking the unveiling of the Anambra Homeland Security Law and the launch of “Operation Udo Ga-Achi” may appear to be a decisive step towards addressing the state’s mounting security issues.