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Protest: Obi writes Onanuga, demands retraction of allegation, threatens legal action
Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 General Elections, Peter Obi, has threatened legal action against the Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the President, Mr…
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NG-CARES: FG releases N438 billion to Abuja, 34 states
The federal government has released over N438 billion in reimbursement to 34 states and Abuja under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme. Suleiman…
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Senate passes 2024 National Minimum Wage Amendment Bill
The Senate on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at plenary, passed the 2024 National Minimum Wage Amendment Act Bill. This followed presentation and adoption of a report on the…
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No need for protest, President Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appealed to Nigerians who plan to stage nationwide hunger protest to shelve the plan. He also called on citizens to give his administration…
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We’ll respond to planned protests professionally – IGP Egbetokun
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has said the Nigeria Police would respond to the August 1 planned protest by some Nigerians, “in a most professional manner.” Egbetokun…
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House of Reps orders reversal of recent electricity tariff hike
The Nigerian House of Representatives has instructed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to reverse the recent electricity tariff increase for Band A customers.…
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Dangote Vs NMDPRA: No Investor Will Trust A Nation That Undermines Its Key Assets – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has waded into the controversy between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), saying no investor will trust a…
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Christian Elders Write Tinubu, NASS, Seek New Constitution
The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) has written to President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Goodwill Akpabio, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), stressing the…
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CNG: FG votes N36bn to convert 30,000 vehicles
The Federal Government will spend an average of N36bn to convert 30,000 petrol or diesel-powered vehicles to start running on Compressed Natural Gas in the next 90 days.…
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IG has no business with land cases, civil matters — Police
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has said the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has no business meddling with land cases or other civil matters. According to a…