The National Assembly has reiterated the need to diversify the country’s economy into agriculture by exploring the benefits available in Indian hemp to increase wealth and job opportunities. Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Benjamin Okezie, disclosed this at a press conference in Akure yesterday. He said Nigeria would soon join […]
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The Federal Government says it will continue to engage and collaborate with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and the private sector to transform the economy and improve the welfare of Nigerians. President Muhammadu Buhari said this at the launch of the NGX Group’s campaign, “Stock Africa is Made of,” on Tuesday. The virtual event […]
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Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Tuesday announced full autonomy for the state judiciary to aid its operations. He tweeted: “Earlier today, at a meeting with the Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal Umukoro, and other judges in the state’s judiciary, I was pleased to announce that in line with the law, Delta State’s […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need for Nigeria and France to deepen their anti-terror cooperation. This, he said, became necessary to check and overcome the activities of terrorists and insurgents in the Sahel region and beyond. The Sahel region includes west to east parts of northern Senegal, southern Mauritania, central Mali, northern Burkina Faso, […]
Continue ReadingThe League of Professionals for Strategic Advocacy, has described the coordinated condemnation by a section of northern leaders on Southern governors’ resolutions banning open cattle grazing, call for national dialogue and restructure. In a statement, Convener of the league, Prince Obaro Unuafe, chairman, Mr. Pius Mordi and the Secretary, Mr. Fred Akpewe, yesterday said the […]
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To ease movement within the inner and rural areas of the state, Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, launched the first phase of the 5000 commercial buses meant for the First and Last Mile (FLM) Scheme. The governor was optimistic that with the buses, Lagos residents would have better commuting experiences across the state. According […]
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Kaduna State Government has declared the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Ayuba Wabba and other executives wanted for alleged economic sabotage. The state governor Nasir El-Rufai said, “Ayuba Wabba & others of NLC declared wanted for economic sabotage & attacks on public infrastructure under Miscellaneous Offences Act.” El-Rufai said the state government has […]
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The reported attempt to burgle the residence of the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Agboola Gambari and another Presidential Administration Officer, Abubakar Maikano is a pointer to the grave security situation in Nigeria. Worse still, is the reaction of the presidency to that clear and present danger. While confirming the incident, Gambari was […]
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Yoruba actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, who has been in police detention for alleged sexual assault, has been granted bail on health grounds. His lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana, confirmed the development on Monday. “He was granted bail about one hour ago. We are working to perfect the bail conditions. He was granted bail […]
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INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission will this week meet heads of security agencies as part of moves to end attacks on its offices in some parts of the country. It was gathered on Monday that the meeting with security chiefs would be held after the commission’s meeting with its resident […]
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