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Year: 2023

Governor Mba presents ₦521.6 billion 2024 budget for Enugu State

The governor said it was 132% higher than that of the revised 2023 budget of over ₦210billion. Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has presented a budget of ₦521.6billion for 2024 to the State House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget tagged “Budget of Disruptive Economic Growth” on Tuesday at the Assembly Legislative Complex…

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Culture, language important to the wellbeing of society – Prof Gana

Gana added that culture and language are very important because they promote social dignity and sense of unity. Prof. Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information and National orientation, says that culture and language are very important to the wellbeing of the society because they promote social dignity and sense of unity. Gana, Chairman, Board of…

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Senate warns MDA against sabotaging 2024 Budget cycle

Consequences of sabotaging the envisaged passage of 2024 budget by any MDA would not be palatable for the official or agency in the eventual passage of the bill. Senate says it will not tolerate lackadaisical attitudes from government functionaries in Ministries, Departments And Agencies (MDAs) in relation to their defence submissions. The parliament said it…

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Transmit power to Aiyedatiwa – Ondo PDP tells Akeredolu

The chapter stated that Akeredolu must abide by the advice he offered the late President Umar Yar’Adua then and transmit power to Aiyedatiwa in the interest of the state. Ondo State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, called on Gov Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to prevent further rot in the state by transmitting power to…

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500 lawyers to defend Kano APC Governorship candidate at Supreme Court

The spokesperson stated that the gesture is to enhance the country’s democracy. No fewer than 500 private legal practitioners have volunteered to defend Alhaji Nasir Gawuna, the Kano governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Supreme Court. Mr Joseph Onwudiwe, a spokesperson for the lawyers, under the aegis of the Guardians of…

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Kwara Govt to establish Rural Access Road Agency, sends bill to Assembly

NAN reports that Kwara State Rural Access Road Agency Bill, 2023 was forwarded to the assembly for its consideration and passage. Kwara Government has sent a bill to the House of Assembly, seeking for the establishment of Kwara State Rural Access Road Agency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Kwara State Rural…

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Yemi Alade provide soundtrack for Captain Morgan’s new campaign, ‘Spice On’

#FeatureByCaptainMorgan “Captain Morgan, the number 1 rum brand, is launching a new campaign titled ‘Spice On’ today, debuting a vibrant new pack design while maintaining the same quality liquid and fun, and adventurous spirit of the Captain. The new high-tempo TVC is set against Nigerian Afrobeats singer, and songwriter Yemi Alade’s upbeat track ‘Baddie’ and…

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Terrorists embed themselves within civilians – DHQ on Kaduna air strike

The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 85 lives, with numerous others sustaining injuries. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has finally spoken out regarding the air strike conducted by the Nigerian Army on Tudun Birni community in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of 85 lives,…

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Mauritania’s former president, Aziz jailed 5 years for corruption

Abdel Aziz led the West African country for a decade after coming to power in a 2008 coup. Mauritania’s former president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, has been sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering and “illicit enrichment”. Abdel Aziz led the West African country for a decade after coming to power in a…

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Supreme Court dismisses PDP application seeking Gov Uzodimma’s removal

The court said the 60 days stipulated to hear the election matter had since elapsed. The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by the former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to remove Hope Uzodimma from office as the governor of the state. Ihedioha was praying the court…

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