60 h. ago Act on banditry as you did in Benin Republic, ADC tells Federal Government

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to demonstrate the same speed and firmness it showed read more Act on banditry as you did in Benin Republic, ADC tells Federal Government

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3 d. ago Foiled Coup in Benin Republic: ADC commends FG’s intervention

"A government that can act swiftly abroad must also act decisively at home. The defence of democracy does not begin in neighbouring

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6 d. ago Institutional Memory Key To Reforms, Federal Government Tells Retired Perm Secs

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening governance by deepening collaboration with the Council of Retired Federal Permanent Secretaries (CORFEPS) as a strategic reservoir of institutional memory for improved national development. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made this known while delivering a keynote address at the […]

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6 d. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Govt To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells Labour Congress

Human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount severe pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role in protecting Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country, despite being under the full glare of a functional government, remains an aberration. Falana made the remarks on Thursday […]

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7 d. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Government To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells NLC

Human rights activist and senior lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount serious pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role to protect Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country under the full glare of a functional government remained an aberration.   Falana, who made the […]

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2 w. ago Come Clean On ‘Dealings’ With Bandits, African Democratic Congress, Atiku Tell Federal Govt

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have asked the federal government to open up on how the kidnapped Nigerians were released from bandits’ den. In separate statements, the coalition party and Atiku raised concerns about the opaque and troubling manner in which the hostages’ releases were secured. They were reacting […]

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2 w. ago Review Firearm Law To Allow Responsible Citizens Own Guns, Senate Tells Federal Government

The Senate has called on the federal government to review the country’s firearm laws to allow responsible citizens to own guns, citing the escalating insecurity across Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. The call followed the adoption of a motion titled ‘Urgent Need To Address Escalating Insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States’, which highlighted recent […]

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3 w. ago Leverage ‘Nigeria First’ Policy To Grow Economy, Federal Government Tells Indigenous Firms

The Federal Government has called on indigenous companies across all sectors of the economy to leverage on the full potentials of the ‘Nigeria First’ Policy, a strategic initiative designed to promote local content, stimulate economic growth and strengthen Nigerian industries for economic development. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, […]

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4 w. ago Refund N210trn To Federation Account, Senate Tells Nigerian National Petroleum Company

The Senate has rejected the explanations provided by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the N210 trillion outstanding against the oil firm. The upper chamber, therefore, told the petroleum company that the fund, which had not been accounted for, must be refunded to the Federation Account. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired […]

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4 w. ago Obi Tells Federal Government To Pay Super Eagles’ Outstanding Allowances Amid Players’ Boycott

Former 2024 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to immediately settle the outstanding allowances and bonuses owed to the Super Eagles following reports that the national team boycotted a training session in Rabat, Morocco, over unpaid entitlements. Obi, in a post on X on Wednesday, criticised the […]

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4 w. ago ASUU Tells Federal Government To Honour Agreement Or Face Another Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the federal government to honour its agreements with university lecturers or face another nationwide strike. The warning came at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Taraba State University, Jalingo, where members were briefed on the latest offers from the government’s negotiating team. In […]

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