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CBN Act: Senate holds emergency plenary, approves FG’s request

2 years ago6083 min

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria held an emergency plenary on Saturday, presided over by Senate President Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan. The plenary voted to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, increasing advances from 5% to 15%. Senator Gobir Ibrahim Abdullahi of the Sokoto East Senatorial District, who sponsored the bill, stated that the bill to amend the CBN Act was first read on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He explained that the...

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Nigerians will beg Bola Tinubu for second term – APC’s women leader, Betta Edu

2 years ago513 min

Betta Edu, the national women leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has stated that Nigerians will beg President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to seek a second term. This was said by Edu in an interview with Channels Television on Thursday. Tinubu, she says, is fully prepared to “hit the ground running” as soon as he takes office. Tinubu, according to the APC national women’s leader, will focus on the “low points” of President Muhammadu Buhari’s...

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Nigeria Air will be a game changer – Garba Shehu

2 years ago845 min

Despite various obstacles, the Presidency has stated that Nigeria Air will be a game changer when it is finally launched. Recall that Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation, has stated that the plane for Nigeria Air will arrive in the country on Friday, ahead of the start of operations. Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesman, said at an appearance on Thursday that the project will be a game changer, particularly for international travel. Shehu stated that...

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CSO requests security personnel to detain actors in Ogun Guber poll fraud

2 years ago834 min

The Centre For Grassroots Development and Crime Prevention, a civil society organisation (CSO), has urged security services in Ogun State to apprehend those involved in the major fraud in the March 18, 2023 governorship election. According to the group, the spotlight should initially be focused on a dominant opposition party and its election candidates. It was claimed that the ringleader and his associates had been scurrying from pillar to post in order to avoid arrest....

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2023 Inauguration: National Mosque set for public lecture, Jummu’ah prayer

2 years ago893 min

As preparations for the inauguration of the incoming administration intensify in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Muhammed-Kabir Adam, Chief Imam of the Abuja National Mosque, says all is set for the special Jummu’ah prayer for the inauguration of the new government on May 29TH. Imam Adam, who provided the guarantee in an interview in Abuja, said the country’s prayer was for a smooth transition between the outgoing and new administrations. “We will pray to Allah to protect...

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Strike looms as health workers protest in Abuja over nonpayment of allowances

2 years ago791 min

Health workers are currently protesting in the Federal Capital Territory, threatening an indefinite strike beginning at midnight unless the Federal Government addresses their grievances. According to reports, the Joint Health Workers Union represents these hardworking professionals. They are demanding immediate payment of hazard allowances as well as a revision of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure to align with the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure. Read Also: Fashola: Loko-Oweto, 2nd Niger Bridges will reduce travel time Protesters also...

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Ajaero: I have stepped on toes since becoming NLC President

2 years ago695 min

Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, has stated that since taking office, he has stepped on many toes in order to fight for the rights of Nigerian workers. According to Ajaero, he is never embarrassed because it serves as a barometer of his effectiveness as President of the labour union. He made the statement during a familiarisation visit to the Senior Staff Union in Colleges of Education, Nigeria (SSUCOEN) corporate headquarters in Abuja....

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“I Have Forgiven President Muhammadu Buhari” – Ortom Declares

2 years ago663 min

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has announced that he has forgiven President Muhammadu Buhari for the criticisms levelled at his administration. According to reports, the governor made this statement during an interview on Arise Television’s “The Morning Show.” Ortom expressed his displeasure with the president’s efforts to blame his government for the state’s ongoing violence. These efforts were dismissed by him as futile attempts to distort the truth and manipulate history. It is worth noting...

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President Buhari set to dissolve cabinet as he chairs valedictory session of FEC meeting

2 years ago662 min

The Presidential Villa’s Council Chamber in Abuja is alive with activity as members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) gather for a significant valedictory session presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the report, Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo will be present, as will all 44 ministers and ministers of state. The session begins with the President administering the oath of office to seven federal Revenue Mobilisation Fiscal and Allocation Commission (RMFAC) commissioners. The...

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Fashola: Loko-Oweto, 2nd Niger Bridges will reduce travel time

2 years ago604 min

Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Minister of Works and Housing, has stated that the Loko-Oweto Bridge will cut travel time to Abuja by four hours, while the Second Niger Bridge will take a few minutes instead of hours to cross the River Niger, a 1.5-kilometer crossing. Fashola stated this yesterday during President Muhammadu Buhari’s virtual commissioning of three bridges, three secretariats, and one road. In a statement, Hakeem Bello, special adviser communications to the minister, said the...

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