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PRESIDENT BUHARI POSTPONES SIGNING OF ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL TILL FRIDAY

President Muhammadu Buhari will now sign the re-worked Electoral Act Amendment Bill on Friday, February 25. A source close to the Presidency, who had earlier indicated that the President would assent to the bill today, confirmed the new date to newsmen, which he said will be honoured by the President. This comes at a time when President Buhari is presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House […]

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PRESIDENT BUHARI TO SIGN ELECTORAL BILL IN A MATTER OF HOURS

The presidency has assured that in a matter of hours, President Muhammadu Buhari would sign the re-worked Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made this known today during an interview with newsmen. Recall that Adesina had yesterday slammed those accusing the President of delaying the signing of the bill, stressing that the Nigerian leaders action was still within the […]

todayFebruary 22, 2022 57

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UNITED KINGDOM’S MINISTER FOR AFRICA SET FOR FIRST VISIT TO NIGERIA

The United Kingdom's Minister for Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, Vicky Ford is set for a maiden visit to Nigeria. The British High Commission in a statement yesterday explained that the visit will take forward efforts by both countries to build on the UK-NIGERIA partnership and strengthen strong security, anti-corruption, and economic ties. The visit was confirmed following the UK-NIGERIA Security and Defense Partnership Dialogue in London earlier this […]

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GUNMEN KILL EIGHT TRADERS IN ABIA MARKET

Abia State Government has confirmed the killing of eight persons by gunmen at new Cattle Market in Omuma-Uzo in Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Commissioner for Information, Eze Chikamnayo, who confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen in Aba yesterday, condemned the attack, revealing the government responded swiftly by mobilising security agencies to the scene to secure the lives and property of […]

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NIGERIAN GOVT BARS OFFICIALS FROM USING YAHOO MAIL FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Policy on the Government, Second Level Domain aimed at safeguarding official communications using government top-level domains. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who disclosed this when he addressed newsmen on the outcome of the Council meeting, presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday in Abuja, stated that government officials must now migrate from using general domains in their websites […]

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NNPC INSISTS TOXIC PETROL NOT IMPORTED DELIBERATELY

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) says the recent importation of toxic Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, into the country was not deliberate. NNPC Group Managing Director (GMD), Mele Kyari, stated this yesterday during an interaction with the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the importation of the adulterated fuel into the country. Kyari added that there was no way the importers would have […]

todayFebruary 17, 2022 77

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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI APPOINTS BELLO-KOKO AS SUBSTANTIVE MD OF (NPA)

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). A circular issued yesterday by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and signed by its spokesman, Eric Ojiekwe said the appointment is with immediate effect. Bello-Kokos appointment followed the suspension of Hadiza Bala Usman, former NPA boss in May 2021 over the allegation of missing N165 billion. After Usman's suspension, Bello-Koko was appointed […]

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REPS ASK IGP AND ARMY CHIEF TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED INVASION OF FIVE IMO COMMUNITIES BY SECURITY AGENCIES

The House of Representatives has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya, and the Inspector General of Police, Usman Akali, to investigate the alleged invasion of five communities in Imo State. The directive followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Emeka Chinedu, who stated that five communities, Ihitteafoukwu, Umu Okirika, Oparanadim, Mpam, and Ogbor Umeze in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA were invaded by security operatives […]

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NDLEA PROMISES NOT TO SHIELD ANYONE INVOLVED IN 25KG COCAINE PROBE

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it will not shield anyone who may be indicted in the ongoing investigation of a 25kg cocaine deal involving a gang headed by DCP Abba Kyari. The agency in a statement issued today by its spokesman Femi Babafemi, noted that it remained committed to the evidence-based investigation and its resolve cannot be weakened by any misrepresentation of facts. Babafemi therefore assured that […]

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