The Presidency has condemned the latest video released by Boko Haram insurgents showing some abducted humanitarian aid workers calling on government and Nigerians to rescue them from their captors. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, made the condemnation in a statement in Abuja. According …
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Ebonyi government has approved the payment of death and areas of repatriation benefits to deceased civil servants in the state, according to the Office of the Head of Service (HoS). Repatriation benefit is the allowance payable to retiring civil servants to cover their relocation expenses. The governor’s approval was contained …
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The Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN) and the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to re-establish the defunct Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The President of ANJET, Mr Andrew Okungbowa and Mr Rabo Saleh, FTAN President said on Thursday …
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President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja swore in Justice Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Buhari swore in Muhammad in the State House following his confirmation last week by the Senate. Details…..
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The Federal Government has approved the disengagement of 2,525 beneficiaries of the N-Power Programme for absconding from their primary place of assignment. It also warned that acts of dereliction of duty, indolence, absenteeism and indiscipline on the part of volunteers would continue to be dealt with decisively and in line …
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The United States, yesterday announced it will officially impose visa restrictions on individuals or groups suspected of undermining democratic processes in Nigeria. The US in a statement from the State Department, which was obtained by newsman, explained that while its decision on this was not specifically targeted at the current …
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The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed displeasure over the reappointment of former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the development as a “terrible mistake” It said going by Onyeama’s alleged abysmal performance during the president’s first tenure in office, …
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1. Chris Ngige 2. Hadi Sirika 3. Rotimi Amaechi 4. Festus Keyamo 5. Uche Ogah 6. Emeka Nwajuiba 7. Sadiya Farouk 8. Musa Bello 9. Babatunde Fashola 10. Godswill Akpabio 11. Sharon Ikeazor 12. Ogbonnaya Onu 13. Akpa Udo 14. Adebayo (Ekiti) 15. Timipre Sylva 16. Adamu Adamu 17. Lai …
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent the list of 43 ministerial nominees for the screening and confirmation of the senate Some of the names on the list include former Akwa Ibom State governor, Godswill Akpabio, former Benue State governor, George Akume, Buhari campaign spokesperson, Festus Keyamo, SAN. Others on the …
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President Muhammadu Buhari has finally sent his list of ministerial nominees to the senate. Unlike during his first term when he appointed only 36 ministers — one per state — he has decided to also appoint one per geo-political zone, bringing the total to 42. The list was sent to …
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