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Reps. panel queries NPC over N200bn expended on suspended Census

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The House of Representatives has queried the National Population Commission over alleged discrepancies in its expenditure relating to the N200 billion spent on the suspended National population census. But the Commission insists it has…

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Ministers, political associates, others send birthday wishes to Tinubu at 72

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Messages of Goodwill have continued to pour in for President Tinubu as he turns 72. The president has chosen to go about the business of governing the country and has asked that no celebrations hold but despite this the messages are coming…

FG to fully open third mainland bridge within seven days

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The Federal Government says the Third Mainland Bridge will be fully opened within seven days after lane markings are completed. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said this when he led the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Works on…

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Ondo 2054: Govt engages stakeholders in actualisation of development plan

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The Ondo State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Emmanuel Igbasan says the proposed “Ondo 2054” Project will focus on four pillars of prosperous economy, human capital development, administration, environment and…

Buhari, Sanwo-Olu congratulate President Tinubu at 72

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President Bola Tinubu is 72 years today and this will be his first birthday as President of Nigeria. Former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu have extended birthday greetings to President Bola…

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Gov. Uba to partner FHA to build affordable houses in Kaduna

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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State will partner with the Federal Housing Authority to build an affordable mass housing project for the low and middle class. This is the outcome of the between the managing Director of the Housing Authority…

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Okuama killing: Delta Police hands over Delta monarch, Ikolo to military

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The wanted King of Ewu, Clement Ikolo, who voluntarily surrendered himself, has been handed over to the military by the police. This was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe. King Ikolo,…

President Tinubu felicitates with Christians at Easter, calls for Unity, Compassion

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President Bola Tinubu has joined the Christian faithful to commemorate Easter, a significant moment and glorious celebration of the triumph of life over death. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the…

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Delta monarch wanted over killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama turns self in to Police

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The king of Ewu kingdom, Clement Ikolo who is one of the eight persons declared wanted by the Nigerian Army in connection with the killing of 17 Army personnel in Okuama has turned himself in to the police in Delta state. He was declared…

Dangote flags off nationwide distribution of palliatives

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The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has initiated a nationwide distribution of palliatives across the country, starting with one million beneficiaries of 10kg bags of rice. The prominent businessman and industrialist kick started…

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CBN pegs new minimum capital base for commercial banks at N500bn

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The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, pegging the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at ₦500 billion. A circular signed by the Director, Financial…

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu appointed Global Stop TB Champion, pledges N1bn to cause

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The first lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has pushed for a renewed dedication to the fight against tuberculosis, particularly at the state level. She advocated during her investiture at the State House in Abuja as the Global and National…

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Tinubu appoints Abdullahi Bello as chairman of Code of Conduct Bureau

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Senate. Dr. Bello is a consummate professional with more than 25 years of work…

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Palestinian authority announces new Cabinet amid Israeli assault on Gaza

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The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform. President Mahmoud Abbas, who has led the Palestinian Authority for nearly two decades, announced the new government in a…

Crypto mogul, Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison over FTX fraud scheme

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Crypto mogul, Sam Bankman-Fried was on Thursday sentenced to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud that unraveled with the collapse of FTX, once one of the world’s most popular platforms for exchanging digital currency. A federal judge…

Eniola Ajao dumps Bobrisky as best-dressed, announces new winners

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Eniola Ajao has tendered an apology for picking Bobrisky as the Best Dressed Female at her Ajakaju movie premiere. While apologising to members of the public, Eniola Ajao, in a post on Instagram, says she takes full responsibility as she…

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Poland, Ukraine hold talks on farm imports dispute

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The long-awaited negotiations between Poland’s prime minister and his Ukrainian counterpart on Thursday were intended to defuse tensions around imports of Ukrainian agricultural products and border blockades by irate Polish farmers.…

Belgium to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank

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Belgium announced Thursday that it will impose sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to the country’s media, Belgium Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib said: “Belgium condemns settlements and has decided to…

Adamawa Government distributes food items to 25,000 vulnerable households

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25,000 vulnerable households in Adamawa will heave a sigh of relief for a while, as the governor of the state Umaru Fintiri has directed the ministry of local government to make food items available to them. The state commissioner for…

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Ramadan 2024: Muslims urged FG to invest in peace to curb insecurity

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Al Habibiyyah Islamic Society, has called on the Federal Government to invest in peace rather than in Defence to curb Nigeria’s security challenges . The organisation believes it is cheaper and more durable to invest in peace than in…

Abducted journalist, Segun Olatunji regains freedom after 14 days in captivity

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The abducted Editor of FirstNews, Segun Olatunji, has regained freedom after fourteen days in captivity. At a news conference in Abuja, the Nigeria Guild of Editors, Nigeria Union of Journalists and the International Press Institute…

DHQ declares 8 persons wanted over killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State

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Eight persons have been declared wanted by the defence headquarters in connection with the killing of 17 of its personnel in Okuama community, Delta State. Those wanted are Akevwru Omotegbono, Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Bakiri, Ogoli Ebi,…

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House c’mmitte interfaces with CDS, seeks end to miscalculated air strikes

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The Chief of Defence Staff says the Armed Forces will continue to dedicate themselves to ridding the nation of criminal elements and ensure the security of Nigeria. Christopher Musa gave the commitment at an investigative hearing by the…

Six Labour Party lawmakers defect to PDP in Enugu

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Six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly elected under the Labour Party (LP) have formally defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), being the state ruling party. The letters of defection of the 6 members were read during…

Rescued Kuriga schoolchildren reunite with families

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Governor of Kaduna state, Senator Uba Sani on Thursday reunited the 137 Kuriga school children with their relatives in Kuriga. The governor promised to continue supporting their education under the Uba Sani Foundation. This decision…

UNICEF lauds Adamawa as first state to invest N100m to tackle acute malnutrition

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Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has been commended by the United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF for the prompt payment of One Hundred Million Naira Counterpart Fund to address acute malnutrition across the state. Speaking at…

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Residents of Abia community laud state govt. over construction of Nunya-Oboro road

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Residents of Nuñya and environs in Isuikwuato local government area of Abia State say the hardship they have experienced over the years due to deplorable roads will soon be over with the commencement of the road construction. They stated…

Six LP lawmakers defect to PDP in Enugu

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Six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly elected under the Labour Party (LP) have formally defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), being the state ruling party. The letters of defection of the 6 members were read during…

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Gov. Kefas inaugurates Gembu electrification project in Taraba state

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Residents of Gembu area in Taraba State will begin to enjoy constant power supply in no distant time as Governor Agbu Kefas has inaugurated rural electrification project and also commissioned the rehabilitated Sardauna local Legislative…

Stakeholders seek collaboration with govts. in ending gender based violence

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Governments have been urged to establish specialised courts for gender based violence perpetrators to ensure quick and easy adjudication of backlog of GBV cases in the Country. This is the submission of participants at a workshop for non…