Category: National
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End looting now, release all COVID-19 palliatives, NLC charges govt
The Nigeria Labour Congress has urged federal and state governments to release forthwith, all COVID-19 palliatives still stored in warehouses across the country to end the orgy of lootings. The union also condemned the mass looting of both COVID-19 palliatives and non-COVID-19 items by looters in the country. This was contained in a statement on…
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President Buhari condemns attacks, looting of public property
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday qouted President Muhammadu Buhari as condemning the looting of public and private property in parts of the country. He qouted the President as saying that the development was inimical to public good and stood condemned. Shehu disclosed these in a…
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After looting, arson, Sanwo-Olu plays host to South West governors, ministers
South West Governors, accompanied by three Ministers, on Sunday paid a condolence visit to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the looting and arsons of public properties and institutions last week by suspected hoodlums. The Southwest Governors led by its chairman, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as well as the Ministers commiserated with those that lost their lives…
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NIMC sets 2.5 million NIN monthly enrollment target
The National Identification Management Commission (NIMC) has set a 2.5 million enrolment and issuance target of the unique National Identification Numbers (NIN) to Nigerians. This is about 200 percent increase from the current 500,000 monthly. The Director-General/CEO of the Commission, Engr. Aliyu Aziz gave this assurance while playing host to the Honourable Minister of Communications…
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Buhari meets Gowon, Obasanjo, other former leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting some former Nigerian leaders. Although the agenda of the meeting is not made public, issues bothering on the current security situation in the country are believed to top the agenda. While Buhari is presiding from the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, some former Nigerian leaders are participating…
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#EndSARS: Vehicle set ablaze as protesters, hoodlums clash in Abuja
A vehicle was set ablaze in Abuja on Monday morning following a clash between #EndSARS protesters and individuals suspected to be hoodlums, PUNCH reports. The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, confirmed the incident, saying there was no loss of life. The FCT police spokesperson, ASP Mariam Yusuf, in a statement, titled, ‘Commissioner…
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#EndSARS: Abuja protesters shun ban, hit the streets
#EndSARS protesters, Friday ignored the order of the Federal Capital Territory Security Committee, banning them from carrying out their constitutional rights of expressing their emotions/views on issues affecting the society. FCT had on Thursday warned that nobody should come out and protest, to stem the spread of Covid-19 in the country. “While the committee recognizes…
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Inclusion of Eastern Corridor Rail, Second Niger Bridge in 2021 Budget, Buhari in Record Breaking Mission — PMO
Progressives Media Organisation (PMO) a media advocacy network for APC has congratulated and expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for the timely presentation of the 2021 budget, tagged “Budget of Economic rediscovery”, saying the President has made history with early preparation and presentation of budget to National Assembly to enable the lawmakers ample time to…
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NULGE President, Khaleel is dead
National President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Ibrahim Khaleel is dead, Tribune report says. Khaleel before his death was the Chairman of the ongoing probe panel instituted by the Federal Government to probe the top management of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Popularly called Mr Autonomy for his efforts…
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Aisha Buhari hosts NYSC members, applauds Nigerian youths
Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has commended the passion and outstanding display of members of the National Youth Service Corps during Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary Parade in Abuja. Mrs Buhari spoke when she hosted corps members who participated in the 60th Independence Parade to a dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. She charged…