The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has condemned the removal of the Chief Judge of Osun, Justice Adepele Ojo, by Gov. Ademola Adeleke. The NBA said in a statement issued on Saturday by its...
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FG flags off prison decongestion with payment of N500m fines
The Federal Government is set to flag off the payment of fines and compensations for inmates held on accounts of their inability to pay fines as penalties for their crimes. This was contained...
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NLC, TUC strike notice unwarranted, abuse of privilege – Presidency
STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT NLC/TUC STRIKE ACTION NOT IN NATIONAL INTEREST We notice with dismay the decision by the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to call out workers to commence...
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Guber Election: Stay away from Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa, military warn troublemakers
The Defence Headquarters has warned troublemakers to “stay away from the November 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa, or face injurious consequences from the military.” The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward...
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Governor Yahaya Bello releases N497m for payment of 2023 WAEC fees
•Reiterates commitment to free education, Zero Out-of-School Policy As part of efforts aimed at further improving the state’s educational system, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has approved the immediate disbursement of N497...
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NASS passes ₦2.17trn 2023 supplementary budget
The Senate and the House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed the N2.17trn 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill after third reading. Before the passage of the bill, the Senate adopted the report of the harmonized...
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Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo seeks salary upgrade for paramilitary officers
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed ongoing discussions with the Nigeria Salaries and Wages Commission to standardize the salaries of paramilitary officers, aligning them with those of the Nigeria Police Force. Furthermore,...
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Akpabio breaks 59-year-old jinx, elected into IPU Global Executive Committee
By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Leader of Nigeria’s delegation to the 147th Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly in Luanda, Angola has broken a 59 year...
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New EFCC Chairman orders staff to declare assets
As a bold move towards accountability and internal cleansing, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed staff of the Commission to immediately declare their assets in...
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Senate investigates N11.35trn turnaround maintenance on refineries
The Senate has tasked its ad- hoc committee to investigate all contracts awarded for rehabilitation of all state owned refineries from 2010 to 2023. This followed the adoption of a motion on “Urgent need...
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