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BREAKING: Tinubu, Shettima’s absence won’t create leadership vacuum – Presidency
Following the absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country, the Presidency has clarified that there is no leadership Vacuum, saying that physical presence was not necessary to perform their dutie Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement on Wednesday also
Edo Poll: My confidence in judiciary unshaken, says Ighodalo
Dr Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 election in Edo State, says he has absolute confidence in the ability of the state election petition tribunal to deliver justice in his petition. Ighodalo said this Wednesday when he appeared on ITV Benin Pidgin English Radio Talk Show, ‘Man
UBA Foundation begins Essay Competition, students to win N16m grants
From Dotun Omisakin, Lagos UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has kicked off the 2024 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) with a Call for Entries in Nigeria with three overall winners receiving N16m in grants. Now in its 14th year, the annual National
Explosion: Tinubu sends high-powered delegation to Jigawa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa to Commiserate with the victims of Tuesday night tanker explosion. A tanker explosion in Majia town, Jigawa, reportedly claimed over 100 lives. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on
Barau mourns victims of Jigawa petrol tanker explosion
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has mourned the 95 persons who died in a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya village of Taura LGA of Jigawa State. The Spokesperson of the Jigawa State Police Command, DSP Shiisu Adam, confirmed the death of 95 persons, with over 50 others injured. Senator Barau, in
Akpabio denies impeachment plot but orders probe
The Senate on Wednesday asked its committee on special duties to probe into the alleged plot to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The social media was inundated with reports of Akpabio’s planned impeachment, with some online platforms saying the Department of State Service (DSS) operatives had taken over the National Assembly Complex to halt the
Declaration of pro-Fubara lawmakers’ seats vacant dead on arrival – Opposition Coalition
The Opposition lawmakers coalition in Nigeria has said the declaration of the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant and request for the governor to represent the budget is dead on arrival. The Spokesperson of the coalition, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, in a statement said
Agbakoba writes National Assembly, says EFCC is an unlawful organisation
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, former President of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), has written to the National Assembly over constitutional issues related to law enforcement agencies in Nigeria and factors inhibiting the government’s objective of abolishing corruption as stated in Section 13 of the Constitution. In two separate letters to the Senate and House of Representatives, dated
Residents injured, houses, vehicles burnt as tanker explodes in Ogun
An early morning tanker explosion razed down houses, vehicles and left two persons injured in Ibafo, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Wednesday. Our correspondent gathered that the tanker carrying petrol went up in flames in the community along the Lagos/ Ibadan expressway. Eyewitnesses said the tanker, which had suffered tyre burst, fell
Davido’s father: I generate 15% of Nigeria’s electricity
Dr Adedeji Adeleke, billionaire businessman and father of music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, says he is responsible for generating 15 per cent of Nigeria’s electricity supply. He said this at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church’s General Conference Annual Council in Maryland, United States, on Tuesday. The billionaire business disclosed that he is about
Enyimba drop point at home, draw Tornadoes
Enyimba Football Club of Aba played a 1-1 draw with Niger Tornadoes FC in Aba in the Nigerian Professional Football League on Wednesday. The Elephants started the match on a good note but the away team took the lead in the 41st minute with a goal by Joseph Godstime. But Chinedu Ufure equalised for Enyimba
Enyimba drop point at home, draw Tornadoes
Zamfara LG poll: PDP requests members’ compliance with state electoral law
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Zamfara State has warned all the civil servants working in the state and the public of the necessity of complying with the constitutional provisions of the state’s electoral laws. It also stated that the electoral constitutional provision also empowered the commission to equally follow the guiding principles in
Zamfara LG poll: PDP requests members’ compliance with state electoral law
Senate confirms Tinubu’s 21 RMAFC commissioner nominees
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed all 21 nominees for federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, earlier submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation was sequel to the presentation and consideration of the report of the joint Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs and Finance during the plenary. The nominees
Senate confirms Tinubu’s 21 RMAFC commissioner nominees
BREAKING: Minimum wage: Lagos will pay workers N85,000 — Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Wednesday, disclosed plans to pay workers a minimum wage of N85,000. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this during an interview on Channels TV, themed “One-On-One with Babajide Sanwo-Olu.” “You mentioned minimum wage and what I need to throw in for my people. I’m glad to let you know that the minimum
BREAKING: Minimum wage: Lagos will pay workers N85,000 — Sanwo-Olu
SROL wins big! Celebrating excellence in innovative labour practices
Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) has once again proven its dedication to excellence, winning the prestigious CIPM Oscar Award for HR Best Practice in the Mining Sector. The CIPM Oscar Award, launched in 2012, solidifies SROL’s reputation as a leader in innovative and inclusive labour practices. Here’s how SROL is making a mark in the
SROL wins big! Celebrating excellence in innovative labour practices
EPL: I respect them a lot – Silva names Man City’s toughest opponents
Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has named Liverpool as his team’s toughest opponent in the Premier League. The Portuguese midfielder said he respects the Reds a lot, adding that their players are the toughest to play against. When asked who Man City’s toughest opponents in the Premier League are, Silva replied (as quoted by TBR
EPL: I respect them a lot – Silva names Man City’s toughest opponents
Enlighten Nigerians against oil scooping from tanker explosion – Senate tasks NOA
Following the loss of over 90 lives to a tanker explosion on Tuesday night in Jigawa State, the Senate has asked the National Orientation Agency, NOA, and other relevant authorities to carry out adequate sensitisation of Nigerians on the dangers involved in oil scooping during tanker accidents. The admonition followed a motion moved by Senator
Enlighten Nigerians against oil scooping from tanker explosion – Senate tasks NOA
We’ll not join APC — Outgoing Abia LGA chairmen
The outgoing local government chairmen of 17 LGAs in Abia State have declared that their loyalty to and support for Governor Alex Otti will be intact even when they leave office. This is even as the local government bosses, popularly known in Abia as mayors, have dismissed the rumours on social media that they were
We’ll not join APC — Outgoing Abia LGA chairmen
Nigeria spends increased revenue on cash transfers – Finance Minister Edun
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, said the country is spending its increased revenue on social investment, such as cash transfers to Nigerians. Edun disclosed this on Tuesday at a panel session during the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja. According to him, Nigeria’s revenue generation had doubled due to the use of efficient technologies.
Nigeria spends increased revenue on cash transfers – Finance Minister Edun
Niger legislators urge state government to request FG intervention on major road rehabilitation
Members of the Niger State House of Assembly have called on the state government to, as a matter of urgency, appeal to the Federal Government to award and mobilise contractors to the site for the rehabilitation of the Kontagora-Makera-Mokwa road in the state. The resolution was reached at Wednesday’s plenary, following a motion sponsored by
Niger legislators urge state government to request FG intervention on major road rehabilitation
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