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Aug

2024

President Tinubu Approves Payment Of Fuel Subsidy – Report

Tinubu Approves Payment Of Fuel Subsidy – Report President Bola Tinubu has approved the request of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to use the 2023 dividends due to the federation to pay for petrol subsidy, according to TheCable. The president also approved the suspension of the payment of 2024 interim dividends to the federation in order to augment the oil firm’s cash flow. Although Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy during his inaugural address on May 29, 2023, there have been strong indications that government still spends billions on subsidy. However, the Federal Government has consistently denied…

Aug

2024

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Israeli Police Say Sunday Blast In Tel Aviv Was ‘Terror Attack’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, International, News Flash, World News

Israel Police Say Sunday Blast In Tel Aviv Was ‘Terror Attack’ Israeli police said Monday that a “powerful” explosion the night before in Tel Aviv was a “terror attack” that wounded one person and prompted heightened alert. “This was a terror attack involving the explosion of a powerful explosive,” the force said in a statement. On Sunday authorities reported that the blast in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv had killed one person, who Israeli media said was the suspected assailant. “As a result of the explosion, a passerby was moderately injured,” the police said, adding that authorities had ordered…

Aug

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints New National Hajj Commission Chairman

FGN, News Flash, Religion

Tinubu Appoints New National Hajj Commission Chairman President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The development was contained in a press statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President Media and Publicity. Professor Usman appointment is coming amid probing of former agency Boss, Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora by EFCC. Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from two Islamic centres of excellence — the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. He is also well-grounded in…

Aug

2024

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ASSU Gives FGN 21-Day Strike Notice

Education, FGN, News Flash

ASUU Gives FG 21-Day Strike Notice The Academic Staff Union of Universities has informed the Federal Government of its plans to embark on a nationwide strike by placing the government on a 21-day notice. Sources within the National Executive Council of ASUU confirmed the development to PUNCH correspondent in Abuja on Monday. The notice was issued at the end of the NEC meeting, which was held at the University of Ibadan, and a copy is expected to be transmitted to the Federal Ministries of Labour and Education. “It is not an ultimatum but a strike notice. We are giving them…

Aug

2024

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What Reputation Or Goodwill Has APC To Think Of Occupying ABIA State Government House In 2027? – UAAP President Amb. Dr. Osita Offor (Ultimate Commander) Replies Hon. Benjamin Kalu

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

The President of United ABIA Artists and Patriots Forum UAAP Amb. Dr. Osita Offor (Ultimate Commander), challenge Hon. Benjamin Kalu over his recent interview that APC will win next ABIA State election in 2027. Asking what Reputation or Goodwill they have on ground at the centre where they are presiding. He said listing Gov. Otti administration’s achievements across various sectors over the past 14 months would be an enormous task, it is crucial to highlight that the administration recently disbursed N1 billion to small-scale business owners to boost their enterprises and stimulate the state’s economy. One aspect that has been…

Aug

2024

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Davido’s Father Donates N1Billion To Church In Honour Of Late Mum

Philanthropy, News Flash

Davido’s Dad Donates N1BILLION To Church In Honour Of Late Mum Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, father of popular singer Davido, has donated N1bn to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in honour of his late mother, Nnena Esther Adeleke. The donation was made during a thanksgiving service held at the church’s headquarters in Lagos on Sunday. Adeleke presented the donation to the Centenary Endowment Fund on behalf of his late mother, saying, “We donate a sum of N1bn in honour of our late mum.” During the ceremony, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, entertained the crowd with his impressive dance moves, which was…

Aug

2024

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Ganduje Disowns 2027 Presidential Campaign Posters, Says It’s Work Of Mischief Makers

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

‘Work Of Mischief Makers’ — Ganduje Disowns 2027 Presidential Campaign Posters Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has disassociated himself from campaign posters on social media, claiming he would be contesting for the presidency in 2027. In a statement on Sunday by Edwin Olofu, chief press secretary (CPS), to the APC national chairman, Ganduje said the campaign posters are “malicious pieces of fake news”. The campaign poster featured Ganduje as a presidential candidate in 2027, with Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, as his running mate. The poster also showed the two politicians will contest the…

Aug

2024

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FGN Eyes $500m World Bank Loan To Boost Education, Health Sectors

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Education, Health, News Flash

FG Eyes $500m World Bank Loan To Boost Education, Health Sectors The Federal Government is targeting a $500m loan from the World Bank to tackle inadequate human resource issues in the country’s education and healthcare systems. The proposed loan, part of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, is intended to tackle long-standing staffing gaps and enhance the performance management of basic education teachers and primary healthcare workers. According to the “Programme Information Document” for the appraisal stage of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, obtained by Sunday PUNCH on Friday,…

Aug

2024

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United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide Presents: The Great Igbo Achievers Legacy Day Celebration

Culture, News Flash, South East

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACYIn Collaboration with;United Igbo Elders Council WorldwidePresentsTHE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY DAY CELEBRATION(Aku Ruo, Ulo N' Alaigbo Amaka) Alaigbo Achievers Legacy is an honorific independent legal entity, a Home -driven and delivery investment organization, empowered in line with the "Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy of Aku Ruo Ulo, to promote good societal values and right ideals within the Igbo nation. The Great Igbo Achievers was conceptualised mainly to adequately and constructively examine landmark achievements and signature legacy projects of state governors, members of the National Assembly and notably individuals of Igbo speaking states for recognition and Excellent…

Aug

2024

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President Tinubu’s New N150Billion Airbus A330 Presidential Jet Lands At Abuja Airport

Abuja, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu’s New N150Billion Airbus A330 Presidential Jet Lands At Abuja Airport President Bola Tinubu will embark on a trip to France on Monday, August 19, departing from Abuja, the nation’s capital. The President will return to the country after his brief work stay in France, a statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity said on Sunday. The President will travel on the newly acquired luxury Airbus A330 aircraft, which landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 8.29 pm on Sunday. SaharaReporters reported earlier on Sunday that the aircraft touched…