Federal Executive Council
16 Sep
The reported plan by the Federal Government to reshuffle the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is desirable, as a periodic performance evaluation of public officials to deliver quality service to the people.
30 Jul
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday gave the nod for purchase of 7,887 dialysis consumables to make healthcare more accessible
9 Jun
Against the backdrop of the recent decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to scrap toll exemptions for all Very Important Persons (VIPs) and top government officials at the airports, Nigerians have called for the abolishment of more privileges enjoyed by the affected individuals.
8 Jun
Ahead of the June 12 democracy day, there are mixed feelings over the harmonious relationship between the executive and legislative arms of
21 May
Gaming regulators from 23 states of the country have raised concerns over the Federal Executive Council's recent decision to grant a 15-yea
28 Mar
.Says initiative is for advancement of coastal line The Ilaje Development Summit Group (IDSG) has pledged its full endorsement and enthusiastic support for the monumental Lagos-Calabar Coastal superhighway projects spearheaded by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). According to it, the transformative initiative will revolutionise infrastructure development along the Ilaje coastal line in Ondo State. In…
14 Mar
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, reiterated his directive to security agencies and the Ministry of Defence that on no account should ransom be paid by the government to kidnappers, bandits or criminal elements for release of abducted persons.
27 Feb
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), yesterday, approved the implementation of some aspects of the Report of the Presidential Committee on the Rationalisation and Restructuring of Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions and Agencies, which is popularly called the Steve Oronsaye Report.
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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama, on Friday, adjourned further hearing on the leadership crisis rocking the Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited until November 29. Justice Charles Agbaza took the decision following an application by counsel to the 13th defendant, who said he…
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A Nigerian living in the United States, Segun Adeoye, is set to sue the American government for about $400 million for what he termed unlawful detention. Adeoye, a medical doctor and specialist in family medicine, is seeking nearly $400 million in compensatory and punitive damages for his unlawful detention, according to the civil rights violation…
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Burdened by poverty, discrimination, and mental health among women, Nassrul-al-Fatih Society's (NASFAT) women's wing is set to address the multifaceted challenges bedevilling Muslim women's path to empowerment. The 2024 NASFAT 2024, yearly Women’s Week celebration, the 25th edition, would commence on November 10, 2024, to 17, featuring empowerment, visitations, fundraising, networking, Quran recitation, quiz competition…
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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has given insurance companies a Dec. 31 deadline to clear all outstanding claims. The Head of Communication and Stakeholders Management Sub-committee of the Insurers Committee, Mrs. Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, made this known while addressing a news conference after a meeting of management in Lagos. The meeting marked the first gathering of…
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The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has formally petitioned the Nigerian Police over an alleged N65 million fraud involving some of its executives. The petition, addressed to the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Zone 2 Command in Onikan, Lagos, claims that Mr Fasasi Atanda, the association’s president, diverted the…
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Imagine the feel of the lure of the ocean, the scent of saltwater, the soothing sounds of waves crashing on the shore. Amazing, right? You can bring that coastal magic indoors; You don’t have to be at the beach every time. By decorating with the right sea-inspired items, you can instantly evoke a breezy, oceanic…
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The Nigerian government has pledged to ban corporal punishment/maltreatment alongside N112.18 billion investments for national safe schools financing from 2024 to 2026, aimed at protecting teachers and preventing violence against children to accelerate action towards delivering Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.2. Corporal punishment is the most prevalent form of childhood violence at home and in…
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A Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, has finally apologised to a House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State in the National Assembly, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, for insulting him when he went to deliver a package to him. In a video personally released to the press, Mr Abuwatseya begged Nigerians to forgive him and…
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The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (SPDC JV), on Friday, announced the donation of $1M to provide relief to over 500,000 affected by floods in Borno. The announcement is contained in a statement by Mrs. Gladys Afam-Anadu, the Media Relations Manager at SPDC. Afam-Anadu quoted the Managing Director of SPDC and…
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Lawyers offering pro bono legal services in the case involving the alleged assault of Bolt driver, Mr Stephen Abuwatseye, by Alex Ikwechegh, member representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency, have announced the withdrawal of their legal representation. In a statement signed by Zainab Otega on behalf of Deji Adeyanju & Partners, the firm cited…