Category: Governance
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Nigeria needs more governors like Ayade, says Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says Nigeria needs more governors like Sir Ben Ayade of Cross River State given his impactful style of governance. Speaking during his tour of some major projects of the Ayade-led administration, including the fully furnished social housing scheme allocated to the displaced people of Bakassi in Ifia Ayong,…
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Jonathan briefs Buhari on Mali crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday received his immediate predecessor in office, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, at State House, Abuja. The President, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, advised Dr Jonathan on further consultations with the Chairman of ECOWAS, President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger Republic. Dr Jonathan, who…
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Kogi government transfers beggars, destitute
The Kogi State government, on Tuesday, repatriated 78 beggars and mentally challenged persons back to their states of origin. Those repatriated are from five identified states in the North, including Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi and Zamfara. The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Fatima Kabir Buba, said those affected were evacuated…
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NUJ carpets FG over N5m fine on Nigeria Info Radio
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned a N5 million fine slammed on Nigeria Info Radio by National Broadcasting Organisation (NBC). The union described as outrageous and an act of impunity against the media the fine imposition by the federal government, the In a statement issued on Monday by the union’s President, Chris Isiguzo,…
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Kogi partners ICPC to fight corruption
The Kogi State government has reiterated its readiness to combat corruption in the society. This was stated in Lokoja by the Kogi State commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo while receiving the ICPC Commissioner in charge of the State, Mr. Chile P. Ogwuegbu (Esq) who led a delegation of ICPC Staff to his…
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We’re committed to reversing US visa ban — Buhari vows
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, said Nigeria was making progress in its efforts to ensure the reversal of the United States’ suspension of the issuance of “immigrant visas” to Nigerian passport holders. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement qouted the President as saying this while receiving the report…
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IYD: Atiku assures continued support for Nigerian youths
As the world marks International Youth Day today, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has assured Nigerian youths of his commitment to supporting them at all times. Atiku gave the assurance on Wednesday in a message to mark the 21st anniversary of the International Youth Day (IYD). “I shall stay the course and continue to offer…
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North East Governors elect Zulum pioneer chairman
Governors in the North-East have elected Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, as the pioneer chairman of their forum, for a period of two years. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the forum’s second meeting, which held in Maiduguri on Saturday. The communique was signed by the Forum’s Chairman and…
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FG committed to creation of 5m jobs — Osinbajo
In line with the job creation agenda of the Federal Government, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osibanjo has reaffirmed government’s commitment towards creation of five million jobs. Osibanjo who disclosed this over the weekend during the Virtual Presidential Policy Dialogue Session organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), said that the administration…
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After 30 years, Buhari signs amended Companies and Allied Matters Bill
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the amended Companies and Allied Matters Bill, 2020 recently passed by the National Assembly. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the assent repeals and replaces the extant Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990, an act that lasted 30 years.…