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Day: December 16, 2023

Relief for Fubara as Labour Party withdraws petition against his election

The Labour Party had dragged Fubara to Appeal Court, challenging his victory in the March 18 exercise. Rivers State Governor, Siminilaye Fubara, can heave a sigh of relief amid his tussle with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, as the Labour Party has withdrawn its petition against his victory in the 2023 election….

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Tinubu mourns ace broadcaster, Kabiru Fagge

The President condoled with the family of the deceased, the government, and the people of Kano State, as well as the Nigerian journalism community over the loss. President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of ace broadcaster, Kabiru Fagge, who died on Friday in the United States of America. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special…

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Former APC chairman Adamu quits politics

Adamu led the party to victory in the 2023 presidential election, where Tinubu emerged as the winner of the heated contest. The immediate past National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has called it quit with partisan politics. Adamu announced his exit from the political scene during his speech at…

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Private sector has big role to play in Nigeria’s development — Shettima

Shettima then urged Nigerians to continue to do the right things and live peacefully with one another for the peace and unity of Nigeria. Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday in Ibadan stated that Nigeria’s private sector has a very big role to play in the country’s development. Shettima stated this at an event at the…

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Fubara promises sustained financial support to state-owned university

Fubara expressed delight with the result-oriented approach adopted by the university management in achieving the record of success being celebrated. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has said that his administration will continue to provide necessary financial support to strengthen the capacity of the state-owned university to rank one of the best in the country. Fubara…

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Lawmaker lauds Tinubu for enforcing senior citizens’ rights

The lawmaker added that the fair would enable more inclusion of older people in all sector programmes. Bashiru Dawodu, Chairman, House Committee on Disability Matters, has commended President Bola Tinubu for enforcing senior citizens’ rights in the country. Dawodu made the commendation in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said the National Senior Citizen…

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NDIC pays over ₦1.7bn to customers of closed banks

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it has paid an insured sum of over ₦1.7 billion to customers, following the revocation of licenses of Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and four Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs). Bello Hassan, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, NDIC, said this at the 2023 NDIC Editors Forum, on Saturday in Lagos. The News Agency…

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We’ll pass ₦2.246trn budget as a New Year gift to Lagosians – Speaker

The budget comprised a total revenue of N1.848 trillion and deficit financing of N398.28 billion. The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa has pledged speedy passage of the 2024 budget of Renewed Hope of ₦2.246 trillion before Jan. 1. Obasa made this pledge in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Eromosele…

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Zikky Alloy’s directorial debut ‘Feud’ out now on YouTube LunaTVNG

#FeatureByLunaTVNG “Feud” is a captivating film that delves into the complex dynamics of human relationships. This thought-provoking piece of cinema takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions as it explores the intensity of a long-standing feud between two siblings in their younger brother’s house. “Feud” unravels the deep-seated grudges and conflicts that have festered over…

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Tinubu celebrates ‘good friend’ Buhari at 81

Tinubu described Buhari as the finest paradigm of sacrifice, devotion, patriotism, and fidelity to the national cause. President Bola Tinubu celebrated his friend and ally, former President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he described as an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism on his 81st birthday. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special…

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