There is tension ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on June 13, as President Bola Tinubu may have given the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, a definite assignment to ensure that double nominations were avoided
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The Nigerian Union of Journalists has rejected the sudden removal of subsidy by the federal government and directed its members to commence industrial action from Wednesday 7th June, 2023 if the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNCPL) fails to reverse the newly increased pump price of petroleum.In a release, which
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The Enugu State Government has called on residents of the state to ignore the sit-at-home being enforced by some members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in parts of the South-East and go about their lawful businesses.The government directed all schools, markets, banks, retail outlets, hospitals, transporters, and
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The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has said that by July 2023, Nigeria’s crude oil production will reach 1.8 million barrels per day and 2 million barrels per day by December 2023.He said this during an interview on Channels Television, stressing that
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The Federal Government has announced the recommencement of two additional train trips on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) which was earlier suspended.The Board and Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) made the announcement in a statement by the Manager of AKTS, Mr Pascal Nnorli, on Saturday.“The additional train service will
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The Nigeria Communications Commission has revealed its plans to begin the issuance of licences to Mobile Virtual Network Operators in the country.The Director, Licensing and Authorisation Department, NCC, Mr Mohammed Babajika, disclosed that the commission has finalised the framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators and is currently in the process
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The former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has finally opened up over her recent trip to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s office in Abuja.Earlier reports on Friday had stated that the former minister was being questioned over allegations that N2 billion meant for the African First Lady Peace
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The convoy of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, was allegedly blocked and attacked by people believed to be supporters of Alh. Muritala Yakubu Ajaka in the early hours of today, June 3, 2023.This was revealed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication in the
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently holding a crucial retreat for its elected officials, with prominent party members and political figures present.The meeting, convened by the party’s Acting Chairman, Alhaji Umar Ililya Damagum, is taking place at the prestigious Old Banquet Hall in the Bauchi State Government House.The retreat
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The Ondo State House of Assembly has elected a new speaker to lead the assembly’s proceedings over the next four years.Hon. Olamide Oladiji, popularly known as Landmark from Ondo East constituency, has emerged as the new Speaker during the inauguration of the 10th assembly.Oladiji secured the position of Speaker with
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