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Nov

24

2023

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President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment

Abuja, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). According to a statement from presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, the appointment is pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Hon. Asondu Wenah Temple, earlier this month. Ambassador Akawor has served the nation as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea; Minister of State of the…

Nov

23

2023

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Just-In: Federal High Court Announces Redeployment Of Judges(Full List)

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash

BREAKING: Federal High Court Announces Redeployment Of Judges (FULL LIST) The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has released a new posting for judges to various divisions across the country The announcement comes following the recent appointment of 23 new judges to the court. In a statement issued by the FHC’s Assistant Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Oby-Christopher, Justice Tsoho directed the affected judges to report at their new duty stations before the resumption of work after the Christmas vacation on January 8, 2024. The statement reads in part, “His lordship wishes his fellow lordships…

Nov

22

2023

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FCT: Wike Announced Plan To Ban Keke Napep

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Transportation

FCT: Wike announces ban of Keke Nepap Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has announced plans to prohibit the use of tricycles, commonly referred to as Keke Napep, in certain areas of Abuja. He also assured the public that the issue of one-chance crimes in the nation’s capital will soon be resolved. Wike further stated that buses and taxis will be introduced by the FCDA to address transportation challenges and combat criminal activities associated with one-chance operations in the FCT. “These buses and taxis will ply all the routes in Asokoro and Maitama. We are kicking out…

Nov

22

2023

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Akpabio Names Chairmen Of Senate Committees; Natasha, Sampson Made List

Abuja, National Assembly, News Flash

Akpabio names Natasha, Ekong Sampson. others as chairmen of Senate committees Senate president, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, November 21, named Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, as the chairman local content committee and vice chairman of steel respectively. Akpabio also appointed 14 other senators as chairmen and vice chairmen of different committee. The newly appointed chairmen and vice chairmen are as follows: Steel – Patrick Udubueze (Chairman), Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Vice-chairman) Tourism – Shuaibu Isa Lau, Ireti Kingigbe (Vice-Chairman) Inter-Parliamentary Affairs – Jimoh Ibrahim (Chairman) State and Local Government Affairs – Binos Yaroe (Chairman), Francis Fadahunsi (Vice Chairman National…

Nov

22

2023

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House Of Reps Okay MTEF, N7.8tn Borrowing Plans For 2024

Abuja, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash

Reps Okay MTEF, N7.8tn Borrowing Plans For 2024 The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, approved the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP), with a borrowing plan of N7.8 trillion for 2024. For 2024, 2025, and 2026, the House set benchmark oil prices of $73.96, $73.76, and $69.90 per barrel, respectively. Also, the House set benchmark daily crude oil production levels of 1.78 Mbps, 1.80 Mbps, and 1.81 Mbps. As agreed by the Green Chamber for 2024–2026, the executive’s proposed exchange rate is N700, N665.61, and N669.79 to $1. The inflation rates of 21.40 per cent in…

Nov

22

2023

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Shettima’s Meeting With Dangote, Elumelu, Others, Details Emerge.

Abuja, Economy, News Flash, Presidency

Details Of Shettima’s Meeting With Dangote, Elumelu, Others Emerge The details of the meeting between Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and some notable Nigerians held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja have emerged.In a statement on Monday by the spokesman of the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha, the purpose of the meeting was to address the country’s Human Capital Development (HCD) problem. Nwokcoha said to address the problem in the nation, a multi-sectoral committee was set up and made up of the Federal and State governments as well as donors and partners. He said the HCD programme was launched by the National…

Nov

22

2023

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Former President Obasanjo Blamed For Our Poor Democratic Experience So Far – Presidency Knocks Obasanjo Over Democracy Comment

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

SOME PEOPLE DON'T FORGET HISTORY IN A HURRY. ONANUGA BLAMES OBASANJO FOR OUR POOR DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENCE SO FAR. It Is Your Fault, You Brought This Thing Into Nigeria – Presidency Fumes, Knocks Obasanjo Over Democracy Comment The Presidency has stated that former president Olusegun Obasanjo is to be blamed for the current state of Nigeria’s democracy.AttNews recalls that Obasanjo had criticised Western democracy, suggesting it has not delivered good governance and development in Africa. The former leader stated this at the high-level consultation on Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa held at Green Resort Legacy, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.…

Nov

22

2023

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Wike Orders Task Force To Review Abuja Land Swap Policy And Probe Federal Govt House Sales.

Abuja, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands

Wike Seeks Review Of FCT Land Swap Policy, Probes Federal Gov’t House Sales The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the Task Force On Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) to review the Abuja Land Swap System, as well as investigate the sale of federal government’s houses in the FCT. The minister had a week ago inaugurated a task force on issuance of certificates of occupancy to housing estates in Abuja, which he directed that the panel should complete its assignment in one month. Wike, on Tuesday, also empowered the committee to carry out an investigation of…

Nov

20

2023

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Chief Justice Of Nigeria To Swear In 58 New SANs November 27

Abuja, Judiciary, News Flash

CJN to swear in 58 new SANs Nov 27 CJN to swear in 58 new SANsChief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will on November 27 swear in the 58 newly-appointed Senior Advocates at the Supreme Court Headquarters, Abuja. According to a statement issued by Director of Press and Information of the apex court, Dr Festus Akande, the swearing in will be part of the programmes lined up to formally herald the 2023/2024 Legal Year of the Court. The statement read in part: “In line with our age-long tradition, during the special court session, the Chief Justice of Nigeria will…

Nov

18

2023

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President Tinubu Announces Cancellation Of 40% IGR Deduction From Universities

Abuja, Education, News Flash

President Tinubu Announces Cancellation Of 40% IGR Deduction From Universities President Bola Tinubu has announced the cancellation of the automatic deduction of 40 per cent from the Internally Generated Revenues (IGR) of federal universities. Tinubu made this known on Friday at an ongoing 75th Founder’s Day ceremony of the University of Ibadan (UI) in Ibadan. President Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, said the policy implementation is ill-timed, adding that universities are struggling. In his speech as a Visitor to the university, Tinubu pledged his commitment to the reform of the nation’s education sector as…