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Oct

2023

FG Starts Full Automation And Home Delivery Of Passports Will Commence Next Year – Minister Of Interior

FG to start home delivery of passports next year The Federal Government has announced that Nigerians will have the option of getting their passports delivered to them at home, offices, and other places of choice from the beginning of next year. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 2023 University of Lagos International Week. “We have commenced the automation of our end-to-end passport application process, and we have given a timeline from which Nigerians will begin to experience the ‘sweet experience. “By implication, Nigerians will not need to wait longer than two weeks before…

Oct

2023

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Ibe Kachikwu, Benedict Peters Mentioned In Criminal Charges Leveled Against Diezani Alison-Madueke

FGN, Judiciary, Oil & Gas

Ibe Kachikwu, Benedict Peters Mentioned In Criminal Charges Leveled Against Diezani Alison-Madueke Ibe Kachikwu, a former minister of state for petroleum resources, has been mentioned in the criminal charges leveled against Diezani Alison-Madueke. In the court process seen by TheCable, Kachikwu was mentioned alongside Benedict Peters, Aiteo chief executive officer (CEO), and Haruna Momoh, a former managing director of pipelines and product marketing company (PPMC). According to the court process, Kachikwu was bribed in August 2015 “with the intention of influencing with his capacity as a foreign public official”. Other Nigerians mentioned in the court process are Olatimbo Bukola Ayinde…

Oct

2023

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Chicago State University: Tinubu should Have Voluntarily Asked Them To Publish His Academic Credentials Than This National Embarrassment – Oby Ezekwesili Speaks Out

FGN, Judiciary, Politics

Chicago State University: How President Tinubu Embarrassed Nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili Speaks Out A former Nigerian minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has questioned why President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not "instantly and voluntarily" ask the Chicago State University to publish his academic credentials. Mrs Ezekwesili stated that President Tinubu should have "led by example" to remove all doubts. Tinubu has been under public scrutiny for months over the certificate he obtained from the Chicago State University. The former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, has said President Bola Tinubu embarrassed Nigeria “by not instantly and voluntarily asking the Chicago State University to publish his…

Oct

2023

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Independence Day Celebration Address By Dr. Alex Otti OFR, Executive Governor Of Abia State

Abia State, FGN

Fellow Nigerians, Today, we celebrate 63 years of our independence as a nation. This is a day to remember the sacrifices and struggles of our heroes who fought for our freedom and dignity. This is also a day to reflect on our journey as a nation and the challenges we face. A lot of factors have been blamed for Nigeria's inability to live up to the heights expected of it since independence. My estimation however is that Nigeria has not made much progress in its journey of transformation for reasons of greed and narrow-mindedness. The desperation for power, unending pillaging…

Oct

2023

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NLC, TUC Agree To Suspend Planned Strike

FGN, Labour

NLC, TUC agree to suspend planned strike The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has agreed to consider the offers by the Federal Government with a view to suspending the planned strike. The NLC and TUC agreed to suspend the planned industrial action to allow further consultations on the implementation of the resolutions reached with the government. This was contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following a meeting between the federal government and the leaders of the NLC and the TUC at the Presidential…

Sep

2023

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Gov Otti Attends National Economic Council Meeting In Abuja

Good Governance, Abia State, FGN

GOV OTTI ATTENDS NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL MEETING IN ABUJA. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, yesterday, attended the 136th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Governor represented by his Deputy, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu had a successful meeting which centered on the nation's economic affairs and was chaired by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima. Highlights of the meeting are: Presentation of accounts, including; Excess Crude Account, Stabilization Account and Development of Natural Resources Account. Categorization of States based on degrees of damage on impact of Flood and…

Sep

2023

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Igbo Legacy Calls On Federal And State Governments To Alleviate Sufferings And Pains Of Nigerians

South East, FGN, Politics

Press Release: IGBO LEGACY CALLS ON FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERINGS AND PAINS OF NIGERIANS Owerri, 27th September 2023 – Igbo Legacy, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the welfare and development of the Igbo people and the Nigerian nation as a whole, is deeply concerned about the alarming sufferings and silent deaths experienced by Nigerians across the country. We urgently call upon the Federal and State Governments to take immediate action and address this humanitarian crisis that is plaguing our nation. Dr. Kelechi Kenny Uzoma, convener Igbo Legacy has emphasized the urgent need to address the…

Sep

2023

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Independence Day Anniversary Speech: Tinubu To Announce Palliative Package For Nigerian Workers.

FGN, Labour, People & Events

TINUBU TO ANNOUNCE PALLIATIVE PACKAGE FOR WORKERS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY Baring last minute changes, President Bola Tinubu will announce a palliative package to enable Nigerian workers cope with the fuel subsidy removal during his Independence Day speech on October 1. This, according to Olajide Oshundun, spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour, is part of efforts toward preventing the planned nationwide strike by the organized labour. AttNews reports that labour unions in the country had declared an indefinite strike with effect from Tuesday, October 3, to protest the alleged failure of President Tinubu’s government to provide post-subsidy palliatives for workers. But…

Sep

2023

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FG Announces Date To Commence New Cash Transfer To 15 Million Nigerians

FGN, Economy

FG Announces Date To Commence New Cash Transfer To 15 Million Nigerians The Federal Government is set to launch a new cash transfer program targeting fifteen million households starting from October. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, announced this development during an interview on Arise TV on Monday. She emphasized that this program aims to provide tangible financial support to individuals for starting businesses and enhancing their quality of life. Edu also mentioned that the Federal Government will collaborate with state governments and local communities in the process of verifying the National Social Register. She explained…

Sep

2023

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Fuel Subsidy: NLC Declares Indefinite Nationwide Strike

FGN, Labour

Fuel Subsidy: NLC Declares Indefinite Strike Nationwide, Says FG Failed To Meet Demands AttNews reports that following the Federal government’s refusal to accede to the demands of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the NLC has no option than to go on a Nationwide indefinite strike. The strike was officially announced on Friday by Benson Upah, the NLC’s Director of Information and Public Affairs. The union, which had started a two-day strike, stated that the Federal Government’s failure to accept the unions’ demands during the 14-day deadline that had passed today was the reason for the decision. Upah stated in a…