Category: NATIONAL NEWS
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We’ve not abandoned construction of new Stadium -Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Government says that it has not abandoned the construction of new stadium located in Akure. It would be recalled that the late Governor Olusegun Agagu had approved the construction of new stadium more than a decade ago. Aiyedatiwa while speaking at the official handling over of the renovation of the sports facility to…
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I will not be discouraged by this fire incident – Oyakhilome
The President and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, better known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has said the fire incident at the church’s headquarters was not an accident but an avenue for bigger and better things. He said this during a live Sunday service at the church’s campground in Asese, Ogun State. The church headquarters,…
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REPORT: JIGAWA, ONDO LEAD IN REDUCTION OF DOMESTIC DEBTS IN Q1 2024
Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) revealed a significant decrease of N1.79 trillion in the domestic debt of 35 states for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. As at December 2023, the domestic debt of states was N5.86 trillion, but fell to N4.07 trillion in March 2024 — marking a 31 percent reduction in…
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Ondo state government calls for vigilance to prevent spread of Cholera
Ondo State Government has issued a call for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak. This followed an excess of severe gastroenteritis cases reported in Lagos and some other parts of the country in the last few days The state epidemiologist Dr Stephen Fagbemi promised…
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EFCC, FBI Strengthen Strategic Partnership
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI on Friday, June 14, 2024 brokered a renewed strategic alliance towards tackling the menace of internet crimes and other waves of emerging and old crimes that are of mutual interests to Nigeria and the United States. The development came when Christopher…
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Eid-ul-Adha: FG declares public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU TO OBSERVE EID-EL-KABIR IN LAGOS
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja, the nation’s capital, for Lagos State on Friday ahead of Eid-el-Kabir. The President will observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays. The President will mark the occasion in prayers and reflection on advancing the transformation of Nigeria in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda.…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH MALAWI OVER THE PASSING OF VICE-PRESIDENT SAULOS CHILIMA
President Bola Tinubu extends his sincere condolences to His Excellency, President Lazarus Chakwera, and the people of Malawi over the passing of Vice-President Saulos Chilima and other officials in a plane crash. President Tinubu commiserates with the families of the deceased over this deeply distressing incident, which happened on a mournful Monday, June 10, 2024.…
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President Tinubu to address Nigerians on Democracy Day
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on the occasion of Democracy Day at 7am on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug in to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) for the broadcast.…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW LEADERSHIP FOR POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION AND NIGERIA POLICE TRUST FUND
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Other members…