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Year: 2024

No compensation can reward veterans for service to nation – Air chief

Ananaba said that some of them had paid the ultimate price in their service to the nation, while others completed their service, retired and were now being extolled. AVM Nnandi Ananaba, Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Air Training Command, Kaduna, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says no amount of compensation can adequately reward veterans for their service…

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Gov Alia begs kidnappers to release Benue LG chairman, 3 others

The SGF pledged the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that there was peace in Benue for efficient development. Governor Hyacinth Alia has appealed to the kidnappers of the Caretaker Chairman, Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, Rev Gideon Haanongon, and three others, to release them unconditionally. Alia appealed on Saturday, during a funeral…

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Group wants AGF, interior minister probed alongside Betta Edu

The group said that the alleged financial scandal involving Edu and Tunji-Ojo wouldn’t have been possible without the cooperation of the Accountant General of the Federation. A civil society group, United Frontiers Against Corruption, has urged the Federal Government to probe and prosecute the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Accountant General of the…

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CBN initiates decongestion action, moves departments to Lagos; staff groan

The CBN’s decision to move the departments was informed by the need to inject better efficiency and flexibility into its operations. Reports claimed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered the relocation of some departments to Lagos State, in a bid to decongest the Abuja headquarters for optimal efficiency and operational flexibility. The development…

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IBB discloses why military will never interfere in Nigerian politics again

Babangida said repeated military interference in Nigerian politics has robbed the country of true federalism. A former Nigerian military President, Ibrahim Babangida, popularly referred to as IBB, has expressed unwavering conviction that the days of military interference in the Nigerian democratic journey have come to a permanent end. The erstwhile leader, popularly called Maradona during…

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We’ll protect Nigerians’ rights regardless of faith, ethnicity – Shettima

On challenges faced by the nation, Shettima acknowledged the burden of trust bestowed on President Tinubu by the Nigerian people. Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured that the rights of all Nigerians, regardless of their religious and ethnic beliefs will be protected under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima made the pledge in Lagos on Saturday…

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250 persons will benefit from grants for film logistics in FCT – Lawmaker

She appealed to youths and women to take advantage of the creative sector, saying that if they believe in themselves the days of ‘white-collar’ jobs will be over for them. Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in collaboration with the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) says no fewer than 250 persons will benefit…

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Gov Aiyedatiwa orders road contractors back to sites

Aiyedatiwa assured of timely payment for jobs done by contractors and expressed readiness to ensure that the needed resources are made available on time to encourage them. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has ordered contractors handling road projects across the state to immediately return to sites and ensure the timely completion of projects. Aiyedatiwa…

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Tinubu’s approval of ₦12bn for national teams excites sports minister

He assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles would do everything within its capacity to make the nation proud at the continental showpiece. The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the approval of N12 billion disbursement to address the outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria’s national teams. Enoh disclosed this…

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Kano Police record zero crimes during Supreme Court judgment celebrations

The Police Command in Kano State said it recorded zero crimes associated with the outcome of the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the victory of Gov. Abba Yusuf. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano. He said that reports from the 44…

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