Vice President Kashim Shettima met with the Super Eagles team following their Significant win over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and promised that the Federal Government will reward them for their “commitment and dedication.” The Super Eagles disclosed this in a statement and photos shared on their official X handle early Thursday. The statement […]
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On January 18, 2024, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN had announced the relocation of its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos after a directive from Festu Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) also made a similar announcement. However the move has continued to elicit controversial debates nationwide. Some […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has given the assurance that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will find a permanent solution to the perennial flooding in Isheri, Agboyi and other communities, along the borderline between Lagos and Ogun States. The Minister gave the assurance when she visited Isheri and Agboyi […]
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In furtherance of efforts at consolidating the subsisting bilateral relations between Nigeria and Haiti, the Federal Government of Nigeria has completed the construction of Benoit Batraville High School located in Saut-D’eau, Haiti. The project, initiated as Nigeria’s response to the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010, was supported by well- meaning Nigerians and […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has congratulated the newly appointed Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri. Governor Diri in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, described Lokpobiri as an illustrious son of Bayelsa with deep experience in public service. He said […]
Continue ReadingBy Suoyo Ekubo Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Niger Delta Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for developing a budgetary process that involves stakeholders in its efforts to develop the Niger Delta region. Presenting a keynote address at the NDDC Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD) Forum – NDDC 2024 Budget […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The Federal Government on Thursday ordered federal ministries, departments, agencies, and parastatals, among others, to commence the implementation of the new public service rules with immediate effect. Speaking at the unveiling of the newly-revised public service rules and also commemorating Civil service week in Abuja, the Head of the Civil Service of […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its plan to embark on a strike on Wednesday over the removal of the petrol subsidy. The resolution was announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and confirmed by the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, after a six-hour […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the Federal Government to declare a national emergency on the rampaging flood that has devastated lives and property in states across the country. According to Diri’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, Diri made the call at an emergency security council meeting in Government […]
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By Suoyo Ekubo The socio-cultural Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has asked the Federal Government to ensure the release of former deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweranmadu, who is facing trial for alleged organ harvesting in the United Kingdom. Ohanaeze made the appeal following a statement credited to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of […]
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