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NG-CARES: FGN Releases Over N438 Billion To 34 States, FCT

NG-CARES: FGN Releases Over N438 Billion To 34 States, FCT

NG-CARES: FG Releases Over N438 Billion To 34 States, FCT The Federal Government has released over N438 billion in reimbursement to 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory, under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus programme. The Information and Communication Officer of the Federal CARES Support Unit, Suleiman Odapu, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Odapu quoted the National Coordinator of NG-CARES Programme, Dr Abdulkarim Obaje, as saying this, explaining that the funds were disbursed based on the results achieved by the states and FCT during the third Independent Verification Agency assessment carried out…
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FGN Announces Month To Commence New Minimum Wage Payment

FGN Announces Month To Commence New Minimum Wage Payment

FG Announces Month To Commence New Minimum Wage Payment AttNews reports that the presidency has confirmed that the new national minimum wage is expected to take effect in April 2024. The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, who confirmed this in a post via X on Tuesday, added that workers will be paid arrears of their increase from this period. Olusegun gave the update while confirming that President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking their approval for the new National Minimum Wage bill. “President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of…
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Suspended ABIA State Commissioner For Health Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo Resigns

Suspended ABIA State Commissioner For Health Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo Resigns

24-07-2024. Press Release: RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER FOR HEALTH, DR. NGOZI OKORONKWO. The suspended Abia state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo has tendered her resignation letter to the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. The Governor while accepting her resignation, thanked Dr. Okoronkwo for her services to our dear State and her modest achievements in repositioning the Health Sector for better service delivery in the last one year. He wished her well in her future endeavours. The Governor reiterated his commitment to the transformation of Abia State and reminded Abians that they gave him…
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Hon. Emmanuel Nweze Otti Inaugurated As Acting Chairman Of ABIA State Labour Party

Hon. Emmanuel Nweze Otti Inaugurated As Acting Chairman Of ABIA State Labour Party

Hon. Emmanuel Nweze Otti inagurated as the Acting Chairman of the Labour Party, Abia State Chapter. The New Acting Chairman of the Labour Party, Abia State has been inaugurated. He is expected to hold the position until the party's Congress scheduled for mid-next year. Speaking at the Inauguration held at the Labour Party Secretariat, Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti explained that the leadership transition followed the elevation of the Former State Chairman to the position of National Vice Chairman, South East. Governor Otti while acknowledging the constitutional process of the party which led to Hon. Emmanuel Nweze Otti's selection, congratulated him…
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Protest: Those Who Want To Burn Down The Country Will Meet The Strongest Resistance Of Their Lives – Presidency

Protest: Those Who Want To Burn Down The Country Will Meet The Strongest Resistance Of Their Lives – Presidency

Protest: Those Who Want To Burn Down The Country Will Meet The Strongest Resistance Of Their Lives – Presidency The presidency on Tuesday declared that those planning a protest want to burn down the country, and they will meet the strongest resistance of their lives.This position was declared by the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, via a post on his X account. The presidential media aide declared that they are waiting for those planning the protest, adding that it won’t be a resistance from security agencies, but from those who gave their mandate to…
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President Tinubu Appoints New Director – General Of The Nigerian Institute Of Medical Research

President Tinubu Appoints New Director – General Of The Nigerian Institute Of Medical Research

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). Professor Obafunwa succeeds Professor Babatunde Salako, whose tenure expires on July 23, 2024. The appointment takes effect from July 24, 2024. President Tinubu extends his gratitude to Professor Salako for his service to the nation. Professor Obafunwa qualified in medicine from the University of Lagos in 1980, following which he specialized in Anatomic Pathology (morphological study of diseases), graduating in May 1987. He later…
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Police Uncovers Mortuary Where AK-47 Riffles, Other Weapons Are Stored

Police Uncovers Mortuary Where AK-47 Riffles, Other Weapons Are Stored

Police Bust Mortuary Where AK-47 R¡fles, Other Wêåpøns Are Stored The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command, has said that its operatives busted an armoury in a private mortuary located in the Ekeya of Okobo Local Government Area of the State. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Waheed Ayilara, who made this known during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikot Akpabio, on Monday, said the discovery followed the arrest of a kidnapping syndicate. According to Ayilara, the syndicate was led by a wanted kidnapper, Ubong Effiong Archibong, also known as “Condiment,” who is allegedly responsible…
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Accept Hardship As A Trial From God – APC Governor Tells Nigerians Amidst Planned Nationwide Protest

Accept Hardship As A Trial From God – APC Governor Tells Nigerians Amidst Planned Nationwide Protest

Accept Hardship As A Trial From God – APC Governor Tells Nigerians Amidst Planned Nationwide Protest Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has advised Nigerians to consider the current economic hardship as a test from God, rather than resorting to protests. The governor, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made this statement on Monday during a town hall meeting with 27 groups in Dutse. The meeting, which included representatives from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), saw the groups disassociate themselves from the planned…
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Gov. Otti Declares Open 4 Days Training Program For Judicial Officers; Assures ABIA Judiciary Better Working Conditions

Gov. Otti Declares Open 4 Days Training Program For Judicial Officers; Assures ABIA Judiciary Better Working Conditions

GOV OTTI ASSURES ABIA JUDICIARY OF BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS *Charges them to remain unbiased in justice disposition Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has assured the judiciary arm of government in the state of his determination to provide enabling environment for the administration of justice system in the state. Governor Otti stated this while declaring open a four day training programme by the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICARB) in the Capital City of God's Own State. Represented by his Deputy, Engr Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, Governor Otti disclosed that the essence of organising the programme is to…
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