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Year: 2023

ECOWAS suspends Niger following December 10 summit decision

The diplomatic efforts to secure Bazoum’s release face challenges as the junta remains steadfast in its refusal to comply with the regional body’s demands, The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially suspended the Republic of Niger from all sub-regional bodies until constitutional order is reinstated in the country. The decision was reached…

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Former Governor of Anambra Ezeife passes away

The family said Ezeife died at the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja on Thursday evening. A former Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has died at the age of 85. The news of his death was conveyed in a short press statement issued on Friday, December 15, 2023, and signed by Chief Rob Ezeife…

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You’re not qualified to act as Petroleum Minister, Falana tells Tinubu

Falana said Tinubu couldn’t assume the role of a minister of petroleum as that amounts to contravention of section 147 of the Constitution. Renowned human rights lawyer and activist Femi Falana has argued that President Bola Tinubu is not qualified to hold the role of Petroleum Minister. Following the precedents laid by former Presidents Olusegun…

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Rivers commissioners resign as conflict between Wike, Fubara worsens

Mmom in his letter, said his resignation was for personal reasons. The Commissioner for Education in Rivers, Prof. Prince Mmom, has joined the others who resigned from the state government’s service. Mmom disclosed this in a letter routed through the office of the Secretary to Rivers State Government (SSG) to the governor on Thursday in…

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How fans are reacting to The Real Housewives of Lagos Season 2 finale

Till the reunion. The finale episode of The Real Housewives of Lagos season 2 comes to a close with the ladies on still Salt Beach squashing all the hatchet that have tailed the entire season. After the fight between Laura Ikeji and Iyabo Ojo the ladies are ready to move on. In the finale episode,…

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Lagos pays ₦4.2bn WAEC fees in 4 years, Sanwo-Olu says

Sanwo-Olu said easy access to education was another area of focus for the government, irrespective of gender or capability. The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it paid a total sum of ₦4.2 billion as the West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for students in four years. Sanwo-Olu said this in Ikeja, at the Ministerial…

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Ekiti Gov Oyebanji empowers 48 indigent citizens with ₦20m

Some of the beneficiaries spoke glowingly about the love Gov. Oyebanji has for the less privileged in the state. Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has empowered another set of 48 indigent citizens of the state with cash and material support to the tune of N20 million. The fund was disbursed on behalf of the governor…

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Kajola dry port in Ogun to create 40,000 jobs – Commissioner

He said Ogun was determined to become Nigeria’s first investment and business destination. Kajola Dry Port in Ogun will create at least 40,000 jobs, Commissioner For Transportation, Olugbenga Dairo, said in Abeokuta on Thursday. The Federal Government recently approved Ogun to develop the dry port. Dairo said the port would enhance the internally generated revenue…

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No more rancour in Edo PDP – National Chairman

Governor Godwin Obaseki said there was no rift between him and his deputy, Philip Shaibu. Alhaji Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says there is no more rancour in the Edo chapter of the party. Damagum stated this when he spoke with the media, shortly after a meeting of…

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FG to overhaul education sector for better results

Mamman said that the roadmap captioned education for Renewed Hope specially focused on Out-of-School Children, Girl-Child, Skills and Entrepreneurship Education. The Federal Government on Thursday said it was committed to overhauling the education sector for better results. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN), said this in Ikeja while delivering the keynote speech at…

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