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Jun

2024

Nigerian Government Set To Send First Civilian To Space

Environment, FGN, News Flash, Technology

Nigerian Govt To Send First Civilian To Space (Details) The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to send its first citizen to space. The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Mathew Adepoju, disclosed this groundbreaking development during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr. Adepoju revealed that the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to facilitate this ambitious venture. He said the move will propel Nigeria into the ranks of nations actively participating in human spaceflight. “This collaboration, which is…

Jun

2024

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Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Negotiation With Nigerian Government

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Human Rights, News Flash, South East

Nnamdi Kanu Seeks Negotiation With Nigerian Govt The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu on Wednesday, expressed willingness to seek negotiations with the Federal Government. Kanu anchored his move for a negotiation with the Federal Government under section 17 of the Federal High Court Act. The IPOB leader has been detained by the Department of State Services, DSS, since 2021 when he was re-arrested in Kenya and repatriated to Nigeria. Since his return, the IPOB leader has been facing trial for terrorism-related charges before an Abuja Federal High Court. Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act…

Jun

2024

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Minimum Wage: FGN Pushes N62,000 Pay Despite Labour’s Opposition

Economy, FGN, Labour, News Flash

Minimum wage: FG pushes N62,000 pay despite Labour’s opposition The Presidency, on Sunday, insisted that the N250,000 minimum wage clamour by Organised Labour is unsustainable, warning that the Federal Government cannot channeled all its resources to meet such a demand. The warning comes two days after the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria raised concerns over the N62,000 being proposed by the FG. The ALGON said if approved, the wage may put a strain on the councils’ financial burden. On Tuesday, May 28, talks between the Federal Government and Organised Labour broke down after the government and the Organised Private…

Jun

2024

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Stop Buying Presidential Jets, Focus On Alleviating Suffering – Peter Obi Slams FGN

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

Focus On Alleviating Suffering, Not Buying Presidential Jets – Obi Slams FG The Labour Party Presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, on Monday, faulted the Federal Government for contemplating adding new aircraft to the existing Presidential fleet. Three days ago, the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence mandated the FG to buy new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s recommendation was contained in a report released after it investigated the status of the aircraft in the presidential air fleet. The recommendation comes a few months after three planes from the Presidential Air Fleet…

Jun

2024

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Presidency Knocks New York Times Over Jaundiced Report On Nigeria’s Economic Situation

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Presidency Knocks New York Times’ Over Jaundiced Report On Nigeria’s Economic Situation The Presidency has reacted to a report published in the New York Times criticising the Nigerian economy as facing the worst trajectory in a generation. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, reacted to the report credited to Ruth Maclean and Ismail Auwal’s. According to the Presidency, the feature story with the title, ‘Nigeria Confronts Its Worst Economic Crisis in a Generation’, published on June 11, reflected the typical predetermined, reductionist, derogatory and denigrating way foreign media establishments reported African countries for…

Jun

2024

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President Tinubu Fires Important Message To Paternal Figures On Father’s Day

FGN, Marriage And Love, News Flash

President Tinubu Fires Important Message To Paternal Figures On Father’s Day President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Fathers and paternal figures on 2024 Father’s Day celebration. According to him, the society is in better stead with fathers who rise to the great demand of responsibility, guiding the children through the vagaries of existence and preparing them for the future He stated this in a Father’s Day message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on Sunday, June 16. The statement reads: “On the occasion of Father’s Day, President Bola Tinubu congratulates fathers, including all paternal figures, who have in no…

Jun

2024

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President Tinubu Sends Message To Nigerians On Eid-El-Kabir

FGN, News Flash, Religion

President Tinubu Sends Message to Nigerians On Eid-el-kabir President has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. He urged citizens to embrace sacrifice, duty, and collective purpose for nation-building. The President’s message was released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The statement reads in part: “President Tinubu enjoins Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion, which bears strong meaning and significance for the nation. “The President emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to…

Jun

2024

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We’ll Pass Minimum Wage Bill Speedily – Senate Assures Nigerians

FGN, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

We’ll Pass Minimum Wage Bill Speedily – Senate Assures Nigerians The Senate has assured Nigerians that the National Minimum Wage Bill will receive the expeditious attention it deserves as soon as the National Assembly receives it from the executive branch. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, gave this assurance in an interview, in Abuja, yesterday. According to him, the National Assembly especially the Senate, was on the same page with President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, when it comes to ensuring the security and welfare of Nigerians. In response to a question as to whether…

Jun

2024

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Again, FG Appoints Governing Councils, Boards For Tertiary Institutions

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Again, FG Appoints Governing Councils, Boards For Tertiary Institutions The Federal Government has reconstituted the Governing Councils and Boards for the 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Some weeks back, the Federal Government released a list of members of the reconstituted governing councils but the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other stakeholders kicked against it over allegations of lopsideness. This prompted the withdrawal of the list for review. But in a Friday statement, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) released another list containing members of the governing councils. “President Bola…

Jun

2024

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FGN Declares 2-Day Public Holidays For Eid-ul-adha

FGN, News Flash, Religion

FG Declares 2-Day Public Holidays For Eid-ul-adha The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. According to a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and the Diaspora on this occasion. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to continue embracing the values of peace, kindness, and sacrifice, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim…