Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara says his administration has begun payment of ₦85,000 minimum wage for state workers, despite attempts by those he described as “enemies of the state” to deprive his administration of funds.Speaking during the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Appeal Fund at the Government
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public not to transact any business with Marino FX Limited, as the company is not registered by the Commission to operate in any capacity in the capital market in Nigeria.This was contained in a notice issued by the SEC in Abuja
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaIn the face of escalating insecurity and its devastating impact on South East Nigeria, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has risen as a beacon of hope.His Peace In South East Project (PISE-P) stands as a testament to his
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The Minister of Education, Dr. Mauruf Alausa, says the Federal Government has, henceforth, cancelled foreign trainings for scholars.Mr. Alausa, who said this at the opening ceremony of a three-day conference organised by the British Council on Tuesday in Abuja, said that scholars would now be trained within Nigeria.The theme of
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The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) levied against him.The anti-graft agency had instituted a N110bn alleged fraud suit against the former governor.The former governor was arraigned by the EFCC before Justice
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The Supreme Court has upheld an appeal by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), recognising Sly Ezeokenwa as its National Chairman.In a judgement on Wednesday, the court also awarded N20 million fine against Edozie Njoku for filing a frivolous suit at FCT High Court, Bwari.A few days ago, the Federal
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President Bola Tinubu and wife, Remi will leave Abuja today on a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education,
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The National Assembly has dismissed social media reports that President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget to a joint session on Wednesday.In a statement released to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the secretary of research and information at the National Assembly, Dr. Ali Umoru, refuted the reports, calling them false
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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested four suspects allegedly involved in a criminal conspiracy, forgery of official documents, job racketeering, impersonation of the presidency and national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, and obtaining money under false pretence.The suspects, identified as Khuzaifa Tafida, Zakari Abdullahi, Abdullahi Baba, and Adeyemo Morufu,
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The governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has approved the establishment of the Cross River Patronage Cash Reward Programme, known as Paradise Token.Speaking at the stakeholder's engagement event yesterday in Calabar, the director general of Cross River State Lottery and Gaming Agency, Mr. Michael Eja, thanked the governor for
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