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Jun

2024

Killing Of Soldiers: President Tinubu Sends Strong Message To Non-State Actors

(Killing Of Soldiers): President Tinubu Sends Strong Message To Non-state Actors President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the killing on Thursday of Nigerian Army personnel in Aba, Abia State. AttNews recalls that they were killed by gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Reacting to the development in a statement he personally signed, President Tinubu said non-state actors attacking the country’s security personnel should be aware that the Federal Government and the Armed Forces of Nigeria have the capacity to crush them. He said it was restraint that had been prevailing. The President said: “I have…

Jun

2024

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WAEC Speaks On Suspending Ongoing Exams Over Labour Strike

Education, FGN, News Flash

WAEC Speaks On Suspending Ongoing Exams Over Labour Strike The Branch Controller (Ekiti) of West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mrs T.A.Y. Lawson has stated that the nationwide strike set to begin on Monday will not interfere with the examinations throughout the country. This was contained in a letter to principals and school proprietors in Ekiti State titled: “Notice of commencement of indefinite strike by NLC and TUC” with reference number EK/BC/SC/EXAM/07/Vol.1/89 late Friday. The letter reads: “The attention of Management has been drawn to a notice of the Commencement of Indefinite Strike by NLC and TUC effective, Monday, 3rd June…

Jun

2024

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‘It’s My Priority’ – Tinubu Speaks Over Reintroduction Of Old National Anthem

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

‘It’s My Priority’ – Tinubu Speaks Over Reintroduction Of Old National Anthem President Bola Tinubu says returning the old national anthem was always a priority for him. Tinubu spoke on Thursday during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the presidential villa in Abuja On May 29, Tinubu enacted the legislation that returned the old national anthem themed: ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’. The return of the old anthem had divided opinions, with some commentators criticising the move as yet another case of “misplaced priority” given the plethora of challenges confronting Nigerians. “Let me allude to…

May

2024

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Army Breaks Silence Over Killing Of 5 Soldiers In ABIA, Reveals Next Action

FGN, Abia State, News Flash, Security

Army Breaks Silence Over Killing Of 5 Soldiers In Abia, Reveals Next Action Army Defence Headquarters on Friday reacted to the killing of five soldiers deployed to protect citizens in Abia State. Director Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, Major General, in a statement to Vanguard accused the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, of perpetuating the dastardly act yesterday. The military vowed that it would be fierce in its response to the killing of its troops at a checkpoint in Abia State. Read the full statement: “Troops of OP UDO KA deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Areas…

May

2024

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Tinubu To Sack Poor Performing Ministers

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu To Sack Non-Performing Ministers President Bola Tinubu has vowed to drop any member of his cabinet whom he feels falls short of the expectations of Nigerians. Speaking at a meeting with the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, the President said he would continue to do his best for the country. “I thank the cabinet members for their efforts, but I will relieve any of them of their duties anytime I feel that they are failing Nigerians,” he said. He also appealed to state governments to prioritize the needs of local communities…

May

2024

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FG Begins Distribution Of Cooking Gas To One Million Homes

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

FG Begins Distribution Of Cooking Gas To One Million Homes The Bola Tinubu-led federal government has commenced the free distribution of filled cooking gas cylinders to rural women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, flagged off the distribution exercise in Abuja on Tuesday, May 28. The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources is carrying the initiative under the Decade of Gas outreach programme. The project, Politics Nigeria understands, has a target of 250,000 households across the country annually over the next four years. The ministry distributed the cylinders to over…

May

2024

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President Tinubu Signs Bill Returning Old Anthem Into Law

FGN, News Flash, Politics

President Tinubu Signs Bill Returning Old Anthem Into Law President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024 reverting to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, revealed this on Wednesday at a joint session of the National Assembly marking the Silver Jubilee Of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. President Bola Tinubu, who later joined the joint session, confirmed ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’ as the “latest national anthem”. Akpabio said the sitting was primarily to launch the new national anthem, explaining that the President would not be making a speech because he has to leave…

May

2024

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‘Nigeria Not Working’ – Atiku Hits Tinubu On First Year Anniversary

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

‘Nigeria Not Working’ – Atiku Knocks Tinubu On First Year Anniversary As President Bola Tinubu marks his first anniversary in office, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has criticised the All Progressives Congress-led government saying Nigeria is not working and that “Tinubu is a cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies.” Atiku said this in a statement made available to PUNCH Online and titled: “Nigeria is not working: One year of Tinubu is a cocktail of trial-and-error economic policies,” on Tuesday. Atiku stated that on May 29, 2023, President Bola Tinubu raised the hopes of Nigerians with his pledge to “remodel our…

May

2024

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FG Plans Single-Digit Loan Scheme For Media Houses

FGN, CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, News Flash

FG Plans Single-digit Loan For Media Houses Apparently concerned about the high cost of production inputs, the federal government plans to support interested media houses with single-digit loans to keep them in business. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the intervention at the ministerial performance briefing to mark the first year of the Tinubu administration in office. He said the proposed loan for media establishments was being coordinated by the Bank of Industry, BOI.He said: “We are also creating an enabling environment for all players and stakeholders in the media and information ecosystem to thrive. “One highlight…

May

2024

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Nigeria’s Attorney General Calls For Scrapping Of State Electoral Commissions

FGN, News Flash, Politics

Nigeria’s Attorney General Calls For Scrapping Of State Electoral Commissions Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Gagbemi, says there is the need for scrapping State Electoral Commissions, which he described as the main impediments to the development of local governments. He said this at a one-day ‘Discourse on National Nigeria’s Security Challenges and Good Governance At the Local Government Levels” in Abuja on Monday. The programme with the Theme: ‘Nigeria’s Security Challenges And Good Governance At The Local Government Levels’ was organised by the House of Representatives. According to Fagbemi, governors have latched on to the inadequacies and lacunas in…