Tag: Nigeria

Criminal Gangs Terrorizing Edo Region Arrested

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Criminal Gangs Terrorizing Edo Region Arrested In an ongoing effort to eliminate criminal activities in Edo State and enhance safety for law-abiding citizens, troops from Headquarters 4 Brigade Nigerian Army conducted a raid on the hideouts of suspected criminal gangs in gbelebu village, Okomu forest in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State. The Nigerian Army said the latest arrests were made based on credible intelligence received early Thursday morning. Despite the brigade’s vigilance, one of the wanted criminals, Joshua Ewaiken, also known as General, managed to evade…

Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare Bags Appointment As SSA To Osun Gov Adeleke

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Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare Bags Appointment As SSA To Osun Gov Adeleke Renowned Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has been appointed as senior special assistant for entertainment, art, culture, and tourism by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. Bakare took to her Instagram account on Friday to announce the development, expressing her commitment to delivering exceptional results in her new role. In addition, the actress shared pictures of herself alongside Governor Adeleke, expressing gratitude for the privilege to serve in this capacity. She wrote, “Now an Honourable. Ya Allah, I am…

Lawmakers Reject Bill Seeking To Extend Tenure Of NASS Clerk, Sani Tambuwal, Others

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Lawmakers Reject Bill Seeking To Extend Tenure Of NASS Clerk, Sani Tambuwal, Others The proposal to extend the tenure of the Clerk of the National Assembly from 35 to 40 years, which would have benefited the current Clerk, Sani Tambuwal, was rejected and withdrawn following a heated debate on Thursday. The bill, put forward by the Leader of the Senate, Michael Opeyemi, called for an extension of the Clerk’s tenure as well as that of other Directors within the administrative framework of the National Assembly. The bill entitled ‘A bill…

FG declares it intends to open borders to allow cheaper cement imports

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FG declares it intends to open borders to allow cheaper cement imports The government is concerned that rising costs for basic building supplies would drive up home prices. If cement producers are unable to lower the price of their products, the federal government threatens to open the borders to cement imports. During a meeting with manufacturers of cement and building materials on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, issued the threat. The conference was called to discuss the sharp rise in cement prices across…

Tinubu’s Govt Set To Restart Direct Cash Transfers To 12 Million Nigerians

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Tinubu’s Govt Set To Restart Direct Cash Transfers To 12 Million Nigerians The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its intention to resume providing direct cash transfers to the most impoverished and vulnerable citizens. Currently, around three million individuals benefit from these programs. However, with the rising cost of living, the government estimates that an additional 12 million households may become eligible for these direct payments. During the Ministry’s retreat yesterday in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the incumbent government’s…

‘Give Tinubu More Time To Get Things Right’ – Ex-Head Of State, Gowon Urges Nigerians

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‘Give Tinubu More Time To Get Things Right’ – Ex-Head Of State, Gowon Urges Nigerians Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Retd.), has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a recent interview with State House correspondents, Gowon emphasized that it is premature to expect flawless outcomes at this stage. The meeting between Gowon and Tinubu focused on peace and security matters within the West African sub-region. When asked about his advice to the President regarding the current national circumstances, Gowon acknowledged the…

Seyi Law disputes ever having expressed sorrow for backing Tinubu

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Seyi Law disputes ever having expressed sorrow for backing Tinubu “Is it that he thinks a joke is a reality?” Seyi Law addressed Abdulkareem to a fan in her question. According to Seyi Law, he never expressed regret for his decision. Comedian Seyi Law from Nigeria has refuted musician Eedris Abdulkareem’s claim that endorsing President Tinubu was a grave error. During a recent appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Abdulkareem said that the comic had privately acknowledged that he regretted backing the president. Seyi Law approached me at an event…

Cursing Tinubu Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Problems – Says Primate Ayodele

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Cursing Tinubu Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Problems – Says Primate Ayodele The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has stated that staging protests and raining curses on President Bola Tinubu and his appointees cannot solve Nigeria’s problems. The controversial cleric called on Nigerians to pray for President Tinubu’s government as it appeared to be confused about the current state of the country. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele, who is known for his monthly and yearly prophetic declarations, warned that the…

Yakubu Gowon Shun FG, ECOWAS’ Invitation To Speak On Crisis

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Yakubu Gowon Shun FG, ECOWAS’ Invitation To Speak On Crisis Yakubu Gowon, the former Nigerian head of state and one of the founding fathers of ECOWAS, has declined the invitation to intervene in the ongoing crises within the regional body. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, had organized a press conference at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, where Gowon was expected to address the current state of affairs in the region. However, Gowon has reportedly shunned their invitation. The matters at hand included the…

JUST IN: Tinubu’s Govt Begins Payment Of Wage Award For November

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JUST IN: Tinubu’s Govt Begins Payment Of Wage Award For November The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of the November 2023 wage award, several federal civil servants confirmed this to journalists on Tuesday. The payment of wage awards to Nigerian workers was part of the agreement reached between organized labour and the Federal Government to help alleviate the impact of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol or fuel. Despite the initial suspension of the wage award payment by the government, which drew criticism…