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Day: July 27, 2023

Speaker names House Committee Chairmen

El-Rufai’s son and James Ibori’s daughter also emerged as Chairmen of House Committees. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has unveiled the chairmen and deputy chairmen of the various standing committees. The Speaker announced the 134 standing committees at the plenary on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Former Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Idris Wase, former…

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Ministerial List: Gbajabiamila says new ministries may be created

Gbajabiamila said that the nominees were chosen after undergoing strict personal screening by the President. The President Bola Tinubu’s administration may create new ministries from the existing ones, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, disclosed on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ministerial list was submitted to…

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Gov Umo Eno Launches ARISE Agenda

#FeatureByAkwaIbomGovernment In an epochal event that marked the commencement of a new chapter in Akwa Ibom’s development, Pastor Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State has unveiled the ARISE Agenda, a visionary plan aimed at propelling the state’s socio-economic growth and transforming the lives of its citizens. Addressing a diverse audience, Governor Eno…

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With fuel subsidy removal, trust in God but tie your camel

Moving forward, any government policy shift must be accompanied by a well-vetted rollout plan. As I moved around Abuja this week, I thought about an ancient account that I once read of a religious teacher and his encounter with a Bedouin man — a nomadic Arab tribesman from the harsh lands of the Arabian Peninsula….

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Novo Health Africa introduces Novo Apoyo to improve access to healthcare

#FeatureByNovoHealthAfrica Novo Health Africa, a renowned National Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), has taken a significant step forward in revolutionizing healthcare accessibility in Nigeria. With the launch of Novo Apoyo, a groundbreaking solution available through its Ijele™ platform, Novo Health Africa aims to enhance the healthcare experience for its enrollees. This support-service initiative promises to provide…

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Strike: Police urge labour unions to prioritise internal security

Owohunwa said the concerns had to do with traffic robbery, cultism and misconducts of some policemen. Ahead of the proposed nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Idowu Owohunwa, has urged labour unions to prioritise internal security. Owohunwa gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos while briefing…

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Kano govt reopens 26 entrepreneurship centres closed by Ganduje

The institutes were established by the Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s administration to equip youths and women in different skills. The Kano State Government on Thursday announced the reopening of 26 Entrepreneurship Institutes closed by the administration of former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje. The Commissioner for Works and Housing, Alhaji Marwan Ahmad made the disclosure at a…

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The people of Greece dance with giant penises every year

This is an actual event where people parade large penises down the street and yell profanities amidst the celebrations. The Penis Festival pays homage to ancient traditions and is held annually in the town of Tyrnavos, Thessaly in Greece. The Penis Festival, also known as the Phallus Festival, has a long history in ancient Greek…

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17-year-old boy drowns in Delta swamp while swimming with friends

The teenager, who reportedly didn’t know how to swim, drowned in the swamp. A 17-year-old boy identified simply as Clinton, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, drowned in a swamp at Owhase, a riverine community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. Clinton was in the company of his friends in the community swamp to…

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Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees, where are they from?

Tinubu has submitted 28 names of ministerial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The much-awaited ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu has now been unveiled by the National Assembly. The President left it very late before forwarding names of his ministerial nominees to the Senate on Thursday, July 27, 2023. This comes just two days…

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