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Aug
16
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Obi Knocks FGN Over Seizure Of Presidential Jets

Obi Knocks FGN Over Seizure Of Presidential Jets

FGN, News Flash, Politics
Obi Knocks FG Over Seizure Of Presidential Jets Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Nigerian government following the international seizure of three jets belonging to the Presidential fleet. Describing the incident as an international embarrassment, Obi, in a statement via X on Thursday, condemned the federal government’s handling of the situation, highlighting the broader implications of the event. “The trending international news on the seizure of three jets belonging to Nigeria’s Presidential fleet is yet another of many embarrassing things exposing our failed leadership and our attitude to the rule of law…
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Aug
16
2024
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FGN Blasts Chinese Company, Says Presidential Jets Can’t Be Seized

FGN Blasts Chinese Company, Says Presidential Jets Can’t Be Seized

Business, FGN, Judiciary, News Flash
FG Blasts Chinese Company, Says Presidential Jets Can’t Be Seized The Presidency has broken its silence on a French Court for the seizure of three Nigerian Presidential jets. Citing Financial Times, Daily Trust had reported how the court ordered seizure of the aircraft over a botched deal Ogun State government and a Chinese company. The jets listed for seizure are a Dassault Falcon 7X, a Boeing 737-7N6/BBJ and an Airbus A330-243 stationed at Paris-Le Bourget and Basel-Mulhouse airports. Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited,, a Chinese company whose export processing zone management contract was revoked by the Ogun state government…
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Aug
14
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Okays 300% Salary Increase For Judicial Officers

President Tinubu Okays 300% Salary Increase For Judicial Officers

FGN, Judiciary, Labour, News Flash
Tinubu Okays 300% Salary Rise For Judicial Officers President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law. The Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. The National Assembly had in June approved a bill that grants a 300 per cent salary increase for judicial officers at the federal and state levels. This followed the consideration and adoption of an executive bill transmitted by the President which sought to prescribe improved salaries and allowances as well as other fringe benefits for judicial…
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Aug
14
2024
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Jonathan, Buhari Attend Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa

Jonathan, Buhari Attend Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Jonathan, Buhari Attend Council Of State Meeting In Aso Villa Council of state meeting, FEC meetingPresident Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over his first National Council of State meeting since assuming office. The meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja is being attended by former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammadu Buhari. With no executive powers, the National Council of State is an advisory organ of the federal government. Its membership includes the president who is the Chairman; Vice President, who is the Deputy Chairman; all former Presidents of the Federation and all former Heads of the Government of the Federation; all…
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Aug
14
2024
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Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Appointed New Chief Justice Of Nigeria

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Appointed New Chief Justice Of Nigeria

FGN, Judiciary, News Flash
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been appointed as the New Chief Justice of Nigeria The former Chief Justice (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has retired as a Supreme Court judge this August paving the way for the appointment of the second female to ever hold the post of CJN. Kudirat Kekere-Ekun (born1958), has been a Supreme Court judge since 2013, has succeed Ariwoola when he takes a bow on his controversial tenure. The constitution mandates that the president sends the name of the most senior Supreme Court judge to the Senate for confirmation as CJN when the incumbent retires. Kekere-Ekun is the most…
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Aug
13
2024
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Jubilation As FG Pays 45-Months Minimum Wage Areas To NiMET Staff

Jubilation As FG Pays 45-Months Minimum Wage Areas To NiMET Staff

Economy, FGN, News Flash
Excitement As FG Pays 45-Months Minimum Wage Arrears To NiMET Staff The Federal Government has settled the outstanding minimum wage arrears for the staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), covering a period of 3 years and 9 months. This payment resolves a long-standing issue dating back to 2019, which had caused tensions between NiMet’s management, its employees, and labour unions. The Director General of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for authorizing the settlement of these arrears. The unions had initially planned to initiate a strike on May 20, 2024, but this action was halted…
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Aug
13
2024
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President Tinubu Commissions CNG Buses Produced By Innoson Motors

President Tinubu Commissions CNG Buses Produced By Innoson Motors

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
Tinubu Sets To Commission CNG Buses Produced By Innoson Motors President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to commission a fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses produced by Innoson Motors yesterday. The commissioning ceremony will took place shortly at the State House in Abuja. The CNG buses, manufactured by the indigenous company Innoson Motors, are expected to enhance public transportation while contributing to environmental conservation by reducing carbon emissions. The commissioning of the buses is anticipated to boost local manufacturing and support the growth of Nigeria’s automotive industry. Officials say it also aligns with the Tinubu-led government’s efforts to modernize…
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Aug
12
2024
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189,256 Drivers Licences Awaiting Collection Nationwide – FRSC

189,256 Drivers Licences Awaiting Collection Nationwide – FRSC

FGN, News Flash, Security
189,256 Drivers Licences Awaiting Collection Nationwide – FRSC The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has responded to a media publication regarding the delay in issuing national driver’s licences across the country. It also said over 189,256 licences have been produced and are awaiting collection at various State Boards of Internal Revenue across the country. The Corps Public Education and Strategic Communication Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Ogungbemide, who applauded the media platform for its watchdog role, said it was pertinent to correct some of the misconceptions conveyed in the publication. This, he said,…
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Aug
11
2024
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Governorship Candidate, Others Arrested Over #EndBadGovernance Protest

Governorship Candidate, Others Arrested Over #EndBadGovernance Protest

FGN, Human Rights, News Flash
Governorship Candidate, Others Arrësted Over #Endbadgovernance Protest BREAKING: Governorship Candidate, Kumuyi, Others Arrësted Over #Endbadgovernance Protest The Nigerian Police Force have arrested the 2024 African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Kunle Wizeman Ajayi. He was arrested alongside Patrick Owolabi, Kolawole Kumuyi, who are members of the Take It Back (TIB) Movement. Others arrested include Oluwatobi Akinkuotu, Olalekan Oladehinde. The arrests occurred in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, during the grand finale of the nationwide protest against hunger, hardship, and poor governance, known as #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. The TIB Movement has condemned the police’s actions, demanding the immediate and…
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Aug
11
2024
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We’ll Bring Back Niger, Mali, B’Faso To Ecowas – President Tinubu

We’ll Bring Back Niger, Mali, B’Faso To Ecowas – President Tinubu

FGN, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash
We’ll Bring Back Niger, Mali, B’Faso To ECOWAS – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says the Economic Community of West African States will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their nations to the fold. “We will do everything to offer a hand of friendship to them and give them reasons to come back to us,” Tinubu, who chairs the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, reaffirmed at a meeting with ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff on Friday in Abuja. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed…
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