Oyo State Government has sealed five private health facilities in Ibadan, as part of measures towards protecting the health and well-being of residents. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Rotimi Babalola, made available to newsmen on Thursday. The healthcare facilities, […]
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Osun Civil Societies Coalition, OCSC, has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to reverse its decision on the fuel price hike which it said has brought unprecedented hardship to innocent Nigerians, or be ready to face mass protest. It warned that failure to roll out palliatives capable of cushioning the effect of fuel subsidy […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday approved the appointment of chairmen and vice chairmen of non-statutory boards. The fresh appointments came a day after the governor performed the swearing-in ceremony for 25 commissioners and three permanent secretaries. A statement by his spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the appointments take immediate effect. Following is the […]
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By Banji Ayoola The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State celebrates Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his 67th birthday and wishes him a speedy recovery. Born on July 1, 1956, in Owo, Owo Local Government of the state, the governor clocks 67 today. In its congratulatory message by its Director, Media & Publicity, Mr. Steve […]
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By Abdu Rafiu In a situation that a man’s life is considered as cheap as that of a fowl which can be taken when it is least expected, it is hardly possible to distinguish between a criminally motivated attack and a politically driven one in the times we are today. This is the blurred picture […]
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• PLATTS, FX rate constitutes over 80% build-up cost of PMS • Experts charge stakeholders on deepening FX market Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has emphasised that the gains from subsidy removal should be urgently invested in the promised palliatives, especially subsidised transportation, as well as social investment programmes for healthcare, education, and […]
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Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a total tax revenue collection of N5.5 trillion for the half-year period of January to June 2023. Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Muhammad Nami, disclosed this while presenting the 2023-2024 tax revenue outlook to the National Economic Council (NEC) at its meeting […]
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Indications emerged that the House of Representatives would explore diplomatic solutions between Nigeria and neighbouring Cameroon in resolving the plight of the citizenry in Danare and Biajua communities bent on remaining with their kith and kins in the country. The Chairman of the House Adhoc committee probing into the potential land encroachment by the Cameroonian […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has increased the number of registered political parties from 18 to 19 with the recognition of the Youth Party as a registered political party. National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education, Barrister Festus Okoye, said in a statement the recognition of Youth Party followed the judgement of […]
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National Economic Council (NEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shetimma The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday resolved to jettison the national social register used by the Muhammadu Buhari administration to implement its own conditional cash transfer. Rising from its meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja, the council revealed that the register is […]
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