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Month: July 2023

Anambra gov’t condemns social media attacks, urges responsible criticism

Onyenji said the government was open to criticisms, and will give responses and take responsibility where necessary. The government of Anambra has condemned what it described as an unprovoked social media attack targeted at painting the state in bad light. Don Onyenji, Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, said this at a media briefing in…

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ASUU faults FG over dissolution of governing councils of federal varsities

ASUU appealed to the government at all levels to allow the universities to operate in accordance with the law establishing them. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has faulted the decision of the Federal Government on the dissolution of the Governing Councils of all federal universities in the country. The union said that the…

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Nigeria’s internal reforms will make it a world player – Obanikoro

Obanikoro, a former Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture in Lagos state, was also in the federal executive council as Minister of State for Defence. The current economic revival of the economy by President Bola Tinubu will in a few months make the country a strong player in the comity of nations, says a statesman….

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Speeding tanker driver rams into vehicles, kills man in Anambra

The sector commander said that the state Fire Service were on ground to ensure prompt management of any form of fire outbreak since the tanker was loaded with PMS. A man has been confirmed dead in a multiple accident involving five vehicles at Odumodu Junction, Umunya by Nteje-Awka Expressway in Anambra. Adeoye Irelewuyi, the Sector…

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Nigerians expect a lot from you, APC urges NASS to work with Tinubu

Adamu urged Akpabio to use his experience and knowledge to foster a harmonious relationship between the two arms of government. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership has reminded members of the 10th National Assembly that Nigerians expect a lot from them. The APC also appealed to the legislators to collaborate with the executive arm…

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Family lauds Tinubu, FG for honouring late S.L. Akintola

The family recalled that Akintola was the Premier of the defunct Western Nigeria between 1963 and 1966. The family of the late Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola on Saturday in Ibadan lauded the Federal Government for honouring the late Premier of the Western Region. The family gave the commendation in a statement jointly signed by Lenn…

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NERC yet to give us directive on electricity tariff hike – IBEDC

NAN also observed that IBEDC offices were besieged by lots of customers seeking to buy energy ahead of the commencement of the new tariff. Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has said that Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has yet to give a directive on the new electricity tariff earlier scheduled to commence on July 1….

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AfDB approves $115m loan to Abia for road rehabilitation, erosion

It said when completed, the 1.37 million population in these two cities would benefit from reduced travel time, vehicle operating costs and lower transport cost. The Board of Directors, African Development Bank (AfDB), has approved a loan of 115 million dollars to support a major road rehabilitation project in Abia State, Nigeria. This is contained…

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ECOWAS in solidarity with Nigeria, says Guinea-Bissau President

The Guinea-Bissau leader has left after the over three hours private meeting. The Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) says it is in support of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts aimed at repositioning the giant of Africa. President of Guinea- Bissau and Chairman Authority ECOWAS Head of State and Government, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, said this…

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1st batch of Kano’s foreign scholarship students depart September – Gov

Emir Bayero called for the provision of fertiliser to farmers at subsidised rate, revitalise tree plantation campaign and water supply in the state. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State says the first batch of foreign scholarship policy will commence academic activities in various universities by September. This is contained in a statement issued by his…

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