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24 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has described the late former lawmaker representing Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North Federal Constituency, Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, as a hardworking woman whose contributions to the 9th and 10th Assemblies were unquantifiable. President Tinubu also expressed shock over the sudden death of the lawmaker, who passed away last week at the age…
5 Oct
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a warning to revoke the Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) for plots of land owned by high-profile individuals and corporations in Abuja if they fail to settle outstanding payments. In a notice released on Friday, the FCTA specifically targeted landowners in the Maitama district of Abuja,…
29 Aug
The Executive Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zabaida Umar, has revealed that 179 persons in 15 states across Nigeria have lost their lives to flood disasters since the onset of the 2024 rainy season. She made this known during a fact-finding visit to the agency by the Chief of Staff to the…
28 Aug
The Federal Government has revealed that the Steve Oronsaye report, aimed at reducing the size and cost of government, has yet to be implemented. Femi Gbajabiamila, President Bola Tinubu's Chief of Staff, confirmed this on Tuesday, saying he could not provide an exact timeline for implementation. Gbajabiamila, during his visit to the Nigeria Extractive Industries…
17 Aug 2024
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the forthcoming 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States. This directive was disclosed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday in Abuja during a one-day retreat…
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Amid reports of a robbery attack in a hall of residence at the University of Ibadan, the institution's management claims there was no robbery attack. On Saturday, some miscreants intruded into the Obafemi Awolowo Hall of Residence, removed bathroom light bulbs, and carted away phones belonging to students. Some students reported that one of them…
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The Democratic Front (TDF) says the N100bn Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund is a creative initiative by the Tinubu administration to ensure affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families. The advocacy group said, in a statement on Sunday by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, its Chairman, it was convinced the initiative would…
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The federal government has backed the move to reform the African Union (AU), making the continental body more vibrant, viable, and relevant to the needs of member states in the face of rapidly changing global political and economic realities. "We do not support the proposal to reconfigure the Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security…
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The African Union (AU) on Sunday unveiled the 2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report, highlighting funding priorities and addressing challenges and threats hindering the elimination of malaria. This announcement was made in a statement by Mr Molalet Tsedeke, Media Centre Coordinator at the Directorate of Information and Communication of the AU Commission. It was delivered during…
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The leaders of a Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) have commended President Bola Tinubu for assisting to the Bill for the Establishment of the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC). The bill for the establishment of NCDC was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly in July 2024 and was assented to by Tinubu in February.…
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Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun said that contrary to the interpretation in some quarters, the Court of Appeal has not reinstated the sacked local government chairmen and councillors in the state. Adeleke made the clarification while addressing a news conference on Sunday in Osogbo. The governor explained that the Monday’s judgment of the Court of…
53 mins ago
The African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa) says it has strengthened partnership with the Stag Global equipment manufacturers by signing a two-year equipment sponsorship agreement. The agreement will enable Stag Global to supply equipment for major table tennis events across Africa to them. This is contained in a statement signed by Stag Global Directors…
55 mins ago
The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has conducted a mass wedding for 21 couples in Niger State. While joining the couples in holy matrimony at St. Mark Catholic Church in Nsanji Nkoso, Magama Local Council of Niger State over the weekend, Bishop Yohanna stated that until a couple is…
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A former leader of St. Mulumba Catholic Church, a group in the Benin Metro division, Kerry Jackson, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the leadership of the church, led by Sir Charles Mbelede, to reverse his expulsion or face legal action in court. Addressing journalists in Asaba, Delta State, Jackson argued that the expulsion was…
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Justice Adeyinka Adeyemi of a Lagos High Court has dismissed the application filed by Christian Chukwuka Wigwe and Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, asking the court to appoint an administrator for the estate of the late Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Herbert Onyewunbi Wigwe. The court directed the counsel in the suit…