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The plan, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council earlier in November, was launched, yesterday, at the State House in Abuja. Prior to the public presentation of the official document, the Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed disclosed that the new document replaces the Economic Recovery and Growth Programme … [Read more…]
As Nigerians prepare for Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Federal Government, yesterday, restricted religious gathering indoors to 50 per cent capacity in full compliance with public health measures, even as it threatened to introduce more restrictions should there be an increase in COVID-19 cases virus in the country. Meanwhile, Executive Director of … [Read more…]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has commenced the prosecution of a notorious trafficker of Nigerian young women from Nigeria to Spain, Patricia Igbinovia (aka Mama Bobby). The Director-General of NAPTIP, Dr Fatima Waziri-Azi, disclosed this on Thursday at a virtual meeting with stakeholders and partners of the agency … [Read more…]
35-year-old emerges new Chile president A 35-year-old leftist, Gabriel Boric, who emerged winner after Sunday’s runoff election will become Chile’s next president in March, 2022. With this victory, Mr Boric will become Chile’s youngest modern president, and only the second millennial to lead in Latin America, after El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele. Only one other head … [Read more…]
Imo civil servants should stop blackmailing my govt: Uzodimma …To pay 13th month salary as end of year bonus to workers in the state Governor Hope Uzodimma has called on Imo civil servants to stop blackmailing his government. This is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s chief press secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku, on Monday … [Read more…]
Buhari’s decision on electoral bill to be known when National Assembly resumes – Presidency The Presidency has said the decision of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on the Electoral Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill is still unknown. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this when he … [Read more…]
Detained female soldier will be penalised for accepting corper’s proposal – Army The Nigerian Army on Sunday said an unnamed female soldier who got romantically entangled with a male corps member at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Kwara State, will be penalised for violating military rules and regulations. The Director of … [Read more…]
Jubilation as Chief Evarest Nnaji leads Enugu youths, sports lovers on health-fitness exercise …says Gov Ugwuanyi an epitome of peace …preaches cooperation, peace and unity in the state …receives standing ovation from sports associations Reporter: Chibuzo Nathaniel It was excitement this morning at the Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu, when Enugu state sports lovers … [Read more…]
Turn northerners into special forces to end banditry, Gov. Tambuwal tells Buhari “The recruited persons shall serve as special forces equipped with (the) right skills and modern firearms to confront bandits since the locals know the terrains.” A composite of Tambuwal and bandits used to illustrate this story Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto has advised … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s debt rises to N38 trillion as Buhari borrows additional N250 billion President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime says it is seeking to borrow an additional N250 billion through the Sukuk bond as Nigeria’s debt burden rises to N38 trillion. Specifically, the Debt Management Office (DMO) announced in a statement on its website the regime had offered … [Read more…]
Ebonyi governor suspends permanent secretary over delay in November salary The Ebonyi State permanent secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and Rural Development was suspended for one month without salary. The permanent secretary of the state Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and Rural Development, has been suspended over the delay in … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s security will be better in 2022, Army chief Yahaya assures The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Farouk Yahaya, on Friday assured Nigerians of visible signs of improved security across the country in the coming year. Mr Yahaya gave the assurance in Abuja at the closing of the COAS Annual Conference 2021 with the … [Read more…]