President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to shelve the planned protest over the harsh economic conditions in the country, telling them that there is no need for the action since his government is willing to address their demands.He made the plea in a meeting with the Minister of Information
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The House of Representatives minority caucus has called for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.In a meeting held in Abuja, over 180 lawmakers elected on the platform of minority political parties made the call following the adoption of a motion moved
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the monetary policy rate (MPR) from 26.25% to 26.75% through its monetary policy committee.The rate adjustment was announced by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso on Tuesday at the end of the committee’s 296th meeting in Abuja.The development comes following Nigeria’s inflation rate hitting
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Idaraesit Udo, AbujaComrade Kingsley Iwok, the special assistant to Akwa Ibom state Governor Umo Eno on Mobilization in Abuja, has appealed to Akwa Ibom women living in the Federal Capital Territory to replicate ARISE Agenda and economic blueprint of present state administration, in the nation’s capital.Iwok made the appeal on
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa, as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR).A statement issued on Monday, by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the appointment takes effect from July 24, 2024.Professor
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Afam Osigwe, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), on his election as president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).Osigwe will become the 32nd president of the NBA.The former general secretary of the association polled 20,435 votes to defeat Tobenna Erojikwe, chairman of the NBA Institute
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Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaThe Southeast region of Nigeria has always been a beacon of resilience, cultural pride, and intellectual prowess.Historically, this region has produced leaders, thinkers, and activists who have shaped not just their local communities but the nation at large. Today, in the face of growing discontent and calls for
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The Federal Government and the Organised Labour have agreed on a new monthly minimum wage of N70,000.Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Thursday after a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the Organised Labour at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Also,
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has pegged 140 as a cut-off mark for admission into the university.The board also fixed 100 as the minimum cut-off point for admission into polytechnics and colleges of education.The JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, announced this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2024
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President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday while he was in Las Vegas for a series of events, the White House said.In a statement, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden tested positive “following his first event in Las Vegas.”“He is vaccinated and boosted and he is
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