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Nov

2024

#EndBadGovernance: President Tinubu Orders Release Of All Detained Minors

(#EndBadGovernance): President Tinubu Orders Release Of All Detained Minors President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of all minors detained for their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests in August. The president’s reaction follows criticisms of the treatment of the minors after three of them and an adult fainted while being prosecuted in court last week in Abuja. The presidential directive was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday while briefing State House correspondents after meeting with the president. “The president has directed the immediate release of all the minors that have been arrested…

Nov

2024

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Divine Solution For Nigeria’s Economic Hardship As First Lady And NSA Lead National Prayer

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Religion

First Lady, NSA To Lead National Prayer For Nigeria’s Economic Turnaround First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu will spearhead a national prayer session aimed at addressing Nigeria’s numerous challenges. The initiative, coordinated with Christian and Muslim religious leaders, seeks divine intervention for the country’s social, economic, and security issues, under the theme ‘Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.’ Chief Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, Director General of the National Prayer Forum (NPF), announced the event in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of unity in overcoming Nigeria’s crises. According to Afolorunikan, this interfaith gathering signifies a collective…

Nov

2024

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NASU, SSANU Suspend Strike Action

Education, FGN, News Flash

NASU, SSANU Suspend Strike Action The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Allied and Education Institutions (NASU) on Saturday suspended their strike actions after a brief meeting with the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu in Abuja. A press statement signed by Comrade Peters Adeyemi, General Secretary NASU and Spokesman of Joint Action Committee of SSANU and NASU (JAC) on Saturday and made available to journalists in Abuja, in full read: “The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Education and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities…

Nov

2024

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FGN Proposes N341 Billion For Emergency Road, Bridge Repair

FGN, News Flash, Works

FG Proposes N341 Billion For Emergency Road, Bridge Repair The Federal Government has proposed N341 billion for emergency repair of roads and bridges nationwide. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made this known while updating members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Works on the repair status of the Third Mainland and Carter bridges on Saturday. Best FX Trading SiteGet 10 FREE spins now!The minister and the legislators were on tour of the Third Mainland and Carter Bridges, both in Lagos State. Umahi said that repairing the bridges would avert dangers. The minister said that N341 billion had…

Nov

2024

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Festus Keyamo Ready To Face Reps Over Oyedepo’s Airstrip License

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

Keyamo Ready To Face Reps Over Oyedepo’s Airstrip License The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has promised to provide a detailed explanation to the House of Representatives regarding the operational framework of the aviation sector, particularly in relation to the airstrip license granted by Bishop David Oyedepo. Keyamo’s comments come on the heels of a motion moved in the House calling for the revocation of licenses for private airstrips, including that of Oyedepo’s Canaanland recently approved by the federal government. While addressing the matter, Keyamo in a post on his personal X-account, emphasized the need for a comprehensive understanding of…

Oct

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints Acting Chief Of Army Staff

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Appoints Acting Chief Of Army Staff President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The Special Adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said Oluyede will hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is said to be indisposed and receiving treatment abroad. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). “Oluyede will act in the position pending the…

Oct

2024

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Fuel Supply Set To Increase As FGN Grants Licenses For Companies To Operate Refineries In Nigeria

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Fuel Supply To Increase As FG Grants Licenses For Companies To Operate Refineries In Nigeria Nigeria’s fuel supply is set to increase as the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority (NMDPRA) has granted licenses to nine modular refineries, seven construction licenses, and four operational licenses. The development was announced by Farouk Ahmed, CEO of NMDPRA, at the 2024 Oil Trading & Logistics Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos on Monday. According to Ahmed, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Nigeria’s refining capacity has been expanding, particularly with the commencement of production by Dangote Refinery. “Over the course…

Oct

2024

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FGN Sends Strong Warning To Content Creators, Social Media Influencers

Entertainment, FGN, News Flash

Nigerian Government Sends Strong Warning To Content Creators, Social Media Influencer Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the new generation of content creators and social media influencers to moderate negative rhetoric about Nigeria. The government tasked them to prioritise the nation’s interests by upholding the highest ethical standards in the expression and delivery of their crafts. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, issued the warning on Friday in Abuja at an event to celebrate the National Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024. The 2024 National Global Media and Information Literacy Week is themed “New…

Oct

2024

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President Tinubu Restricts Ministers, Others To 3 Official Vehicles In Bid To Reduce Cost Of Governance

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Restricts Ministers, Others To 3 Official Vehicles In Bid To Reduce Cost Of Governance President Bola Tinubu has implemented a new cost-cutting measure limiting Federal Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. This directive, outlined in a statement personally signed by the president, aims to streamline government operations and reduce expenditures associated with official travel. Additionally, the President has set a cap of five security personnel for the officials, comprised of four police officers and one officer from the Department of State Services (DSS). “He similarly reduced the…

Oct

2024

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WAEC Announces Date, Deadline For WASSCE CBT Exams

Education, FGN, News Flash

WAEC Announces Date, Deadline For WASSCE CBT Exams The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the commencement of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates – Second Series. The CBT exams will begin on Friday, October 25, and run until Friday, December 20, 2024. In a press release on Tuesday, WAEC revealed that this year’s examination will adopt a hybrid format, combining digital and traditional methods. “Objective or multiple-choice questions will be displayed on-screen, and candidates will respond on-screen. However, for essay and practical questions, responses must be written in…