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Year: 2023

President Tinubu celebrates Senate President Akpabio at 61

Tinubu described Akpabio as a political leader whose antecedents and achievements continued to attract recognition at home and abroad. President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the President of the 10th Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on his 61st birthday. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…

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Nigeria’s manpower sufficient for economic, national development – Tinubu

He added that his administration will review document & integrate salient recommendations into on-going policies & programmes within Renewed Hope Agenda. President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has the requisite and sufficient manpower to spur development across all sectors of the economy. He said this while receiving the report submitted by the Senior Executive Course 45…

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Police arrest 17-year-old boy for having sex with chicken in Adamawa

The suspect confessed to this crime against nature during interrogation A 17-year-old young man, identified as Lawali Mori, has been arrested by the police for allegedly having sex with a male chicken in the Viniklang area, Girei Local Government Area. Police swung into action after one Esther Dimas, who also lives in Viniklang, caught Mori…

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Japa syndrome: Akinwumi Adesina urges African leaders to tackle brain drain

He noted that Africa’s challenge lies not in a lack of funds but in the absence of bankable ideas. The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has called on African leaders to address the rising issue of brain drain by creating quality job opportunities for their unemployed youth. Speaking at the…

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Lagos: Sanwo-Olu advocates ₦7 trillion budget for 2024 to address infrastructural needs

He expressed determination to ensure the ease of doing business in Lagos. Delivering an address at the eighth Lagos Corporate Assembly, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu asserted that Lagos State requires a substantial budget of approximately ₦7 trillion in 2024 to adequately address its pressing infrastructural challenges and provide essential amenities. The event, themed ‘BOS Meets with…

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Some A-list artists will go hungry this December – Shallipopi’s Official Dj

Brightstar attributes this to the outrageous amount the artists charge to perform at shows. Shallipopi’s official Dj, Dj Brightstar has said that many A-List artists in Nigeria will go hungry during the December festivities. Brightstar attributes this to the outrageous amount the artists charge to perform at shows. He noted that the high cost of…

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Ayoba and Boomplay announce cross-platform partnership

The integration has already been rolled out across various African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Egypt and more Africa’s super app, ayoba, and Africa’s premier music streaming and download platform, Boomplay, have announced a strategic cross-platform partnership involving the integration of music and audio content from Boomplay onto the ayoba app. The collaboration…

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Court awards ₦50 million damages against Seyi Makinde, for unpaid debt

Governor Makinde and others challenged this decision at the Court of Appeal, leading to the recent judgment. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and six others to pay ₦50 million in damages for failing to settle the outstanding balance of ₦3.4 billion from a Supreme Court judgment issued…

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Benue House of Assembly commends Governor Alia amid APC crisis

With a unanimous agreement the State Assembly officially passed the vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth Alia. Despite the ongoing crisis within the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Benue State House of Assembly, during its plenary session on Friday, December 08, 2023, unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth…

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Ministry of Power to collaborate with states to enhance power supply, Minister reveals

The minister urged state governments to provide support and monitor the performance improvement plans. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed on Friday, December 08, 2023, that the Federal Ministry of Power is set to engage in collaborative efforts with state governments. The announcement was made during a visit by the Governor of Abia state,…

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