55 minutes ago Southern Governors Forum condoles with Jigawa gov on son, mom’s passing

Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF), Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the forum’s condolences to the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, over the loss of his son, Abdulwahab, in a road accident along the Dutse-Kafin-Hausa Road, on Thursday, just a day after the loss of the governor’s mother, Hajia Maryam […] The post Southern Governors Forum condoles with Jigawa gov on son, mom’s passing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 hours ago My brother’s injuries showed police tortured him to death– Sibling of man who died in Kwara cell

Ismail Jimoh, elder brother of late Abdulqadir Jimoh, the 35-year-old poultry farmer who died in Kwara State Police Command cell, speaks to TUNDE OYEKOLA about the circumstances that led to his brother’s arrest by the Kwara State Police Command and his death What is your relationship with Jimoh Abdulqadir who allegedly died in a police Read More

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65 minutes ago If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole

Tribune Online If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole Mr Gbenga Olayiwole, the National Programme Coordinator for Rotary International’s Polio Plus Programme in Nigeria and a member of the National Polio Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), at a symposium organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget, the National Guild of Editors and the Diamond Award for […] If polio vaccination since 1987 was to sterilise people, Nigeria’s population would not be 250 million today —Rotary’s polio coordinator, Olayiwole Tribune Online

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2 hours ago BUDGET DEFENCE CSOs Charge Lawmakers To Grill 541 MDAs, Check Leakages

Ahead of their resumption from the Christmas and New Year holidays in January, the Senate and the House of Representatives have been urged to thoroughly scrutinise next year’s N47.9 trillion federal budget to check leakages, duplication of projects and frivolous requests by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). Leaders of some major civil society organisations (CSOs) […]

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10 hours ago Sokoto Airstrike: We’ll investigate causes, ensure justice — Matawalle

Tribune Online Sokoto Airstrike: We’ll investigate causes, ensure justice — Matawalle The  Federal Government says it will conduct a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s accidental bombing that killed 10 people in  Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area. The Minister of State, Defence, Bello Matawalle, gave this indication while on a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Aliyu in Sokoto.  He described what happened in […] Sokoto Airstrike: We’ll investigate causes, ensure justice — Matawalle Tribune Online

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2 hours ago Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics

Tribune Online Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at some of his critics in Rivers State who claimed he has not attracted any projects to Rivers State as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Speaking at the Ahoada East and Ahoada West PDP End of Year thanksgiving held in Ochigna town […] Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics Tribune Online

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5 hours ago Afe Babalola, Olanipekun, 23 others get N1.1bn professional fees from FG

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Justice, has paid approximately N1.1bn as professional fees to prominent Nigerian lawyers, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, and 23 other law firms over a period of three years. This revelation emerged from an analysis of data provided by GovSpend, a civic tech platform that tracks and Read More

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11 hours ago UK’s Farage demands Kemi Badenoch’s apology over party membership numbers

Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage who is the leader of Reform UK, demanded an apology on Friday from his Conservative counterpart, Kemi Badenoch, after she derided claims that his upstart party now has more members than the Tories. Farage announced Thursday that Reform had surpassed Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives in memberships, hailing it as a “historic moment” Read More

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14 hours ago Buhari calls, condoles with Jigawa’s governor over mother, son’s death

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, over the death of his mother and son within 20 hours, saying the death, though painful and terrifying, is ordained by Allah. In a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu, he urged him to accept […] The post Buhari calls, condoles with Jigawa’s governor over mother, son’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 hours ago FULL LIST: Edo, FCT, 10 other states to get subsidised transport fares

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Edo, FCT, 10 other states to get subsidised transport fares The Federal Government’s transport palliative initiative is set to provide subsidised fares for travelers across 12 states, including Edo and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The scheme, executed in collaboration with key transport unions and companies, aims to cushion the high cost of transportation during the festive season. The Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria […] FULL LIST: Edo, FCT, 10 other states to get subsidised transport fares Tribune Online

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20 hours ago Tinubu Congratulates Minister Sununu On Conferment Of Danmadin Yauri Title

President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Tanko Yusuf Sununu on his installation with the traditional title of Danmadin Yauri by His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammed Zayyanu Abdullahi, the Emir of Yauri in Kebbi State. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo […]

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22 hours ago Wike Refutes Alleged Land Grabbing In Abuja, Says No Regret Supporting Tinubu’s Govt

Former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations of land grabbing levelled against him by some Abuja’s residents. Wike, who is also the Minister of the FCT, insisted that the right things must be done, adding that those in possession of government land must do the right thing or risk their plots of […] The post Wike Refutes Alleged Land Grabbing In Abuja, Says No Regret Supporting Tinubu’s Govt appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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