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Buhari’s farewell speech hope for better Nigeria – South-West SDP

The SDP leader said the nation needed urgent review of the electoral process and body, to enhance conduct of good, free and fair elections in future. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) South West chapter, says President Muhammadu Buhari tried his best for the nation in the face of numerous challenges. The SDP South West Zonal…

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AfDB President Adesina asks Tinubu to prioritise subsidy removal

According to Adesina, Nigeria currently faces huge fiscal deficits, estimated at six per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), has urged President-elect Bola Tinubu to ensure inclusiveness, fairness, equity, and justice when he assumes office. Adesina, who spoke at a Lecture in Abuja, said it was important…

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Reactions to AMVCA, Tina Turner’s death, others dominate social media trends

Despite the knocks, AMVCA remains a prestigious award show in the African entertainment industry. Reactions have continued to trail the recently held African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) over the criteria for selecting nominees and award winners. The event which held on May 20, has had the social media buzzing with some fans celebrating their…

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Again, Customs seizes ₦200m dried donkey meat, livelihoods threatened

There are about 1.5 million donkeys and about 20.7 million heads of cows in Nigeria at present, according to unofficial records. The Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has again impounded a truckload of dried donkey meat, valued at ₦200 million while being conveyed to Onitsha in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria…

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FCTA directs College Of Nursing Science to hold matriculation annually

Bello said that on Jan. 14, 1993, FCT School of Midwifery gained autonomy and on Feb. 6, 1995, it moved to its permanent site where it operates to date. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed authorities of the College of Nursing Science in Gwagwalada, to hold matriculation sessions annually. Malam Muhammad Bello, FCT…

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NDLEA arrests 24 drug suspects during mop-up exercise in Kogi

Abdullahi said that the mop-up exercise was aimed at “taking out miscreants who use drugs to engage in unholy activities”. No fewer than 24 drug suspects have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lokoja, Kogi. The Kogi NDLEA Commander, Abdulkadir Abdullahi, confirmed this while addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday….

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Sultan, Kukah crave good governance at inauguration lecture

The Sultan said that it was a worthy achievement that Nigeria was celebrating its seventh consecutive democratic transition. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the incoming administration of Sen. Bola Tinubu to ensure good governance and developmental politics. Abubakar gave the task on Saturday in Abuja at the 2023 Presidential…

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Plateau incoming governor says he will not witch hunt anybody

He thanked outgoing Gov. Simon Lalong for his service to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours. The Governor-elect of Plateau, Caleb Mutfwang, has said that he would not witch hunt anybody when he takes over as governor. The governor-elect stated this on Saturday at Government House, Jos, during a State Banquet…

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Umahi retires 17 permanent secretaries during valedictory ECXO meeting

Umahi announced that he would finally dissolve the council during the handover ceremony on May 29 and urged them to participate fully in its build- up. Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi on Saturday held its final state Executive Council (EXCO) meeting of his administration and announced retirement of 17 permanent secretaries in the state civil…

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Final year student Bolt driver killed in Calabar

The deceased was said to have ran over a security man when he lost control of the car. A final year student of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and Bolt driver was on Friday night killed by suspected car snatchers at the Mary Slessor roundabout, Calabar, Cross River. The deceased identified as Francis Atabi, had…

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