By Martins Oloja As I was saying to the previous administration, I hope President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will ensure that the law rules the civil service and then his anti-corruption crusade. In the last administration, I once asked: ‘How long can a public officer act in a position that the law provides a confirming body […]
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Chinese naval vessels set sail this weekend to participate in joint manoeuvres with the Russian military, Chinese defence authorities said Sunday. Ties between Moscow and Beijing have grown closer since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, a move China has not condemned. The two have ramped up defence contacts, including joint military drills in recent months. […]
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The Chairman, Palliative Committee on Subsidy Removal and Kebbi Governor, Dr Nasir Idris has assured Nigerians that efforts were on to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal. The governor gave the assurance when members of the committee met in Abuja on Saturday. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s Spokesman, Ahmed Idris. […]
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was discharged from hospital Sunday in “excellent condition”, a day after being admitted for dehydration, his office and the hospital said. The 73-year-old was transferred to the Sheba medical centre near Tel Aviv on Saturday with dizziness after having spent the previous day in the scorching heat of the Sea […]
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National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu • Panels of enquiries ineffective, curfews incapable of stopping killings in Plateau’ • Community policing is vital to ending insecurity — stakeholders • Southeast leaders urged to look inwards for Home-grown security initiatives • Service Chiefs must revamp security architecture, change strategy, say Esangbedo, Lakanu Worried by the pervasive insecurity […]
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Mr Peter Obi,the presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has dismissed media reports that he is looking forward to running for office in the 2027 presidential elections. He also denied commenting on appointees of the federal government. Obi, who is also a former governor of Anambra State, made this known in a […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo It is good to be promoted in life, as it is the joy of everyone to make progress. But the moment the promoted becomes conceited about his promotion or success, then there are bound to be problems. One of the challenges of success in life therefore, is for the successful to get […]
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The Federal Government has filed a two-count charge of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition against suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, before the Federal High Court in Lagos. The FG, in the charge sheet, accused Emefiele of possessing a single-barrel shotgun (JOJEFF MAGNUM 8371) without a licence. The government maintained that […]
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…As Omisore, others pay solidarity visit Ondo State Acting Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that the State under the leadership of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu would not give in to fake news merchants who are in the habit of misinforming and misleading the public. He made this declaration when members of All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
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A heavy downpour on Saturday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, left major roads in the city flooded. The affected roads included Ọba Adesida road, Ondo road and Oyemekun Road. The flood also took over the popular Erekesan market. Many motorists abandoned their vehicles in the flood as they were already stuck in the water. […]
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