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Fuel Subsidy: NLC To Embark On Nationwide Strike Wednesday

The Nigeria Labour Congess (NLC) has declared a nationwide strike from next Wednesday. This comes amid fuel shortages across the country occasioned by President Bola Tinubu’s...

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Only Tinubu, Not NNPCL Has Powers To Fix Fuel Prices, Says Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana says only President Bola Tinubu has the power to fix the pump price of petrol. The Nigeria National Petroleum Company...

Speaker of House of Representatives,Femi-Gbajabiamila

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Thanks For Finding Me Worthy’, Gbajabiamila Tells Tinubu After CoS Appointment

The Speaker of House of Representative, Femi Gbajabiamila, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for “finding me worthy of being your Chief of Staff”, promising to give...

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Tinubu Appoints Gbajabiamila As Chief Of Staff, Akume As SGF

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday in Abuja announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff. The...

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Inauguration : Tinubu/ Shettima Presidency will set Nation to path of economy prosperity – Bamidele

Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has congratulated President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as...

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PEOPLE’S EXPECTATIONS MET, IT’S TIME TO CONSOLIDATE’ – SANWO-OLU SAYS AS HE KICKS OFF SECOND TERM

•Governor enlists gender equality, social inclusion, youth in Dev’t agenda; takes oath with deputy •Expect more dividends of good governance, Lagosians assured There is...

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Seun Kuti Thanks Family, Friends, Lawyers After Freedom

Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has expressed gratitude to his family members, friends and legal advisers for their support towards his release from police custody. Recall that...

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10th Senate: Count Me Out Of Senate Presidency Race – Lawan

The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has denied reports that he aspiring for the position of the Senate in the yet-to-be-inaugurated 10th National Assembly,...

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Gov AbdulRazaq emerges new Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara state has emerged as the new Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum. This is contained in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye Wednesday morning to journalists in Ilorin. According to the statement,the exalted office was bestowed on him by his colleagues. The governor among others pledged to uphold the ideals and vision of the NGF as a most credible, authoritative, influential and effective inter-party platform for consensus building and peaceful resolution and advancement of pan-Nigeria goals, interests and aspirations The statement reads,”I want to thank Allah, exalted is He, for the historic event in which my brother Governors bestowed upon me the Chairmanship of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). It added that,”The significance and the huge responsibilities of this office are not lost on me. “I hereby pledge to uphold the ideals and vision of the NGF whilst recognising and appreciating the eminent track record of the institution as a most credible, authoritative, influential and effective inter-party platform for consensus building and peaceful resolution and advancement of pan-Nigeria goals, interests and aspirations. “l will ensure regular consultation with all members in order to arrive at consensus on all issues for the advancement and promotion of national interest, peace, progress, and stability of the nation.” “As a body, we will also continue our tradition of maintaining a close and cordial relationship with His Excellency the President, the National Assembly, all Federal and State institutions, the business community, the civil society, media, and development partners. “Finally, l wish to thank my dear colleagues for the confidence reposed in me as the new Chairman of NGF.”the statement ends

Governor AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara state has emerged as the new Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum. This is contained in a press statement issued by...

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Senate Confirms Dabiri-Erewa’s Reappointment As NIDCOM Boss

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa for reappointment as the Chairman and CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) for a...