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Month: October 2023

Senate leader cautions opposition parties against stampeding judiciary

Bamidele commended the apex court for standing for the truth and truth alone amid ferocious, needless and relentless intimidation of judicial officers by the petitioners. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has advised opposition parties against stampeding the judiciary into partisan politics through disinformation, mal-information and misinformation. Bamidele, who chaired the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights…

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Appeal Court reserves judgment in Sylva, APC’s appeals

Justice Tsammani said since the court had chosen to hear the main appeals, it was unnecessary to hear any interlocutory motions. The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Friday, reserved judgment in the appeals filed by Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate in the Nov. 11 governorship election in Bayelsa and the party. A…

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Lagos govt inaugurates 2 agro-processing centres in Ikorodu

The commissioner noted that the Lagos APPEALS Project had impacted thousands of farmers in the state in the aquaculture, poultry and rice value chains. The Lagos State Government has inaugurated two agro-processing centres in the Ikorodu area of the state to boost food security. Ms Abisola Olusanya, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, during the…

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APC Canada urges politicians to shun partisanship, support Tinubu’s agenda

Oshodi, also a consultant psychiatrist, congratulated Tinubu on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment, describing it as “victory for all”. Dr Abiola Oshodi, the Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Canada, has called on Nigerian politicians to put politics aside and support President Bola Tinubu’s…

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AfDB says its $4.4bn investment in Nigeria largest among regional members

Barrow commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the bold reforms initiated to address macroeconomic imbalances and structural issues in the economy. The African Development Bank(AfDB) says its portfolio in Nigeria is one of the largest among the Regional Member Countries (RMCs), with a total commitment value of 4.4 billion dollars. Lamin Barrow, Director-General, Nigeria Country…

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FG confident of creating 3m jobs in digital tech industry

The director general said job placement would be given priority, and the level of digital literacy of the population would increase by 70 per cent by the end of 2027. Kashifu Inuwa, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), says the creation of three million jobs in the digital technology sector was achievable within…

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Court strikes out Binani’s suit seeking to stop prosecution of suspended INEC REC

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, struck out the suit filed by Sen. Aishatu Dahiru, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the last election in Adamawa against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others. Justice Donatus Okorowo, in a judgment, held that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter, hence,…

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Afenifere wants governors to show more efforts at integrating South West states

Abdulrauf urged youths of Lagos origin to join the group and embrace its programmes, adding that Yoruba youths should embrace Yoruba values and culture. The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), Lagos State Chapter, has urged governors of states in the South-West Geopolitical Zone to increase integration efforts and introduce more policies and programmes for sustainable development….

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Emir of Biu turbans Buratai as Betara of Biu

The Emir explained that the selection of Buratai was in recognition of his exceptional contribution not only to the Biu Emirate but to the country as a whole. The Emir of Biu, His Royal Majesty, Dr Umar Mustapha II, on Friday conferred with the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Burutai, the traditional title…

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NASS promises speedy response to petitions, public complaints

Etaba said that the House Committee on Public Petitions was fully funded by the House of Representatives and the speaker was also working hard to make sure that Nigerians got justice. The House Committee on Public Petitions has assured Nigerians of better days on its plan to respond speedily to public complaints. Chairman, Committee on…

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