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President buhari emphasizes on importance of the peace accord

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said the signing of the Peace Accord with former President Goodluck Jonathan and other presidential candidates in the build-up to the 2015 elections contributed largely to the peaceful outcome of the polls. Buhari who stated this when he received the National Peace Committee NPC, led by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at the State House urged all the signatories to the 2023 election Peace […]

todaySeptember 30, 2022 33

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Gunmen kill five soldiers on patrol in anambra

Gunmen have killed at least five soldiers in the Umunze community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State in an incident which occurred yesterday at about 12:30 p.m. beside a branch of the Zenith Bank close to the popular Nkwo Umunze market in the area. The gunmen were said to have opened fire on the soldiers who were in an army-marked Sienna patrol vehicle, killing five of them […]

todaySeptember 29, 2022 89

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The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has announced Monday as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd independence anniversary celebration

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has announced Monday as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd independence anniversary celebration Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulates all Nigerians on this year’s celebration and guaranteed the government’s commitment to tackling all the challenges facing the nation and bringing smiles to the faces of all the people. The former Governor of Osun State in a […]

todaySeptember 29, 2022 57

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The Presidency has Refuted Claims to Automatic Weapons for States Security Outfits.

The Presidency has refuted claims that some states have been authorized to buy automatic weapons for their security outfits after the Governor of Ondo State Rotimi Akeredolu alleged that if the Federal Government could allow a security outfit in Katsina State to carry arms, nothing should stop him from doing the same for officers of Amotekun. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity Garba Shehu yesterday […]

todaySeptember 28, 2022 59

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President Buhari Vows to Continue Campaigning For Freedom of Speech in Democracy.

President Muhammadu Buhari has guaranteed that the participation of citizens in democracy would continue to be encouraged through freedom of speech and robust political discourse. Buhari while receiving Letters of Credence from Ambassadors and High Commissioners of six countries at the State House in Abuja yesterday, told the diplomats that Nigeria’s strength remains in its diversity and the constant differences in positions which signifies a strong democratic culture. The Ambassadors […]

todaySeptember 28, 2022 51

Events

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has Restated that the Unity of Nigeria Remains Unshaken.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has restated that the unity of Nigeria remains unshaken and no region can do it all alone. The minister reiterated his position in Calabar, after a command performance by the cultural troupe of the Department of Culture and Heritage, Cross River Ministry of Culture and Tourism as part of the activities lined up for the celebration of the 2022 World Tourism Day […]

todaySeptember 27, 2022 42

Education

Federal Government Withdraws Order to Resume Academic Activities in Schools.

The Federal Government has withdrawn the order mandating vice-chancellors of universities to reopen universities. In a circular earlier issued yesterday, the National Universities Commission NUC had mandated vice-chancellors, pro-chancellors, and governing councils to re-open federal universities following months of closure due to the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU’s strike but rescinded their order in another circular released yesterday. The circular, signed by the Director, Finance, and Account of the NUC, Sam […]

todaySeptember 27, 2022 62

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President Muhammadu Buhari has Insinuated Nigeria can be a major International Supply Chain.

President Muhammadu Buhari has insinuated Nigeria can be a major international supply chain partner to global economies like the United States. Buhari in his declaration yesterday while speaking to captains of industry, ambassadors, and foreign investors at the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum which was held on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly UNGA in New York, also announced tax-free incentives to encourage investment in Nigeria. He […]

todaySeptember 23, 2022 84

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Federal Government List Activities for 62nd Independence Anniversary.

The Federal Government has announced a program of activities for the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the country, ahead of October 1st. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed while briefing newsmen yesterday in Abuja said activities to celebrate the 2022 Independence Day would commence with a Church Service on Sunday, September 25, at the National Christian Centre, Central Business District, Abuja at 3:00 pm. This will be followed by […]

todaySeptember 23, 2022 89

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