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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 44

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The Federal Government has withdrawn the order mandating vice-chancellors of universities to reopen universities.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federal universities following months of closure due to the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU’s strike but rescinded their order in another circular released yesterday.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 […]

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National

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 87

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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 […]

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A Veteran journalist Chuks Iloegbunam, has agreed with the statement made by the governor Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo that all the gunmen nabbed in Anambra are Igbos.

A Veteran journalist Chuks Iloegbunam, has agreed with the statement made by the governor Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo that all the gunmen nabbed in Anambra are Igbos. Iloegbunam, who spoke as a guest on the Urban Radio political program, The Parliament, said that while Soludo spoke according to the figures available to him, there may also be criminal elements within the state who come from other ethnic groups and have […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 62

National

Inec Lists Umahi As Senatorial Aspirant Under Apc.

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has displayed the list of senatorial and House of Representatives candidates for various political parties cleared to contest the 2023 general elections in Ebonyi State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner REC for Ebonyi State Chukwuemeka Chukwu who made this known in Abakaliki, yesterday said a total of eighty candidates are to contest for seats in the National Assembly in the 2023 general polls. Some of […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 43

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The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of 18 candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections following a circular released by the electoral body in Abuja yesterday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of 18 candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections following a circular released by the electoral body in Abuja yesterday. The INEC circular also included the candidates’ state of origin, age, qualifications, and other details, as well as that of running mates. Among those cleared by the electoral umpire were former vice president Atiku Abubakar of […]

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