Oyebanji postpones public events over demise of Ekiti APC chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOyebanji postpones public events over demise of Ekiti APC chairman

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 7, 2024

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has directed that all government events and ceremonies slated for this week be postponed as a mark of honour for the late chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Paul Omotosho, who died on Tuesday night. Consequently, the flag off ceremony for the Okeyinmi Flyover Bridge in Ado Ekiti, earlier scheduled for Friday has been postponed. Also, the celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, (being organised by...

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High Number Of Unregistered Private Schools Worries Bauchi State Government

EducationNewsNigeriaHigh Number Of Unregistered Private Schools Worries Bauchi State Government

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 7, 2024

The Bauchi State Commissioner for Education Dr. Jamila Muhammad Dahiru has directed that private schools henceforth operate five kilometers away from one another for effective service delivery. Dahiru stated this at a meeting with private schools’ proprietors held at Government Comprehensive Day Secondary School, Bauchi, aimed at addressing the challenges and reviewing the success recorded to further advance education in the state. The Commissioner, who expressed concern over the high number of unregistered private schools...

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Distressed Economy: Moghalu tells Tinubu to reshuffle cabinet to boost investors’ confidence

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDistressed Economy: Moghalu tells Tinubu to reshuffle cabinet to boost investors’ confidence

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 6, 2024

Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has told President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet to enhance investors’ confidence. Moghalu also noted that the Nigerian economy is in serious crisis and that it will take about three, four or five years for the country to come out of the crisis. The former CBN Deputy Governor who disagreed with the Federal Government that the economy is not in distress,...

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FG outlines various achievements of Tinubu  in Qatar

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG outlines various achievements of Tinubu  in Qatar

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 6, 2024

The Federal Government has outlined various achievements of President Bola Tinubu at the bilateral engagements between Nigeria and the host country, Qatar. A press statement on Wednesday signed by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Digital Media, stated that after a closed door session between President Tinubu and the Emir of Qatar, seven bilateral agreements across multiple sectors were signed. “These agreements include: “Cooperation agreement in the field of education; Regulation of employment...

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Prices of Garri Skyrockets By Almost 50% In Enugu

BusinessNewsNigeriaPrices of Garri Skyrockets By Almost 50% In Enugu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2024

Prices of staple foods in Nigeria have witnessed a sharp increase in recent weeks including cassava flakes (garri), which recorded a more than 50 percent increase in the Enugu metropolis due to economic hardship in the country. Reports from the market show that the current price of a bag of the produce is N29,000 as against N18,500 sold in January while a cup of garri, which was N120 in January, now sells for N150 while a...

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Amaechi, Others Called To bar, Charges To Protect The Image Of Judiciary

NewsNigeriaAmaechi, Others Called To bar, Charges To Protect The Image Of Judiciary

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2024

The Council of Legal Education has called. Among the new wigs called to the bar on Tuesday were a Former governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi was among 4, 412 new lawyers called to the Nigerian bar by the Council of Legal Education. Performing the swearing-in ceremony, the Chairman of the Body of Benchers, retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Peter-Odili charged the inductees to avoid all forms...

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Peter Obi Rewards “Okada man” Who Returned N15m To Owner With University Scholarship 

NewsNigeriaPeter Obi Rewards “Okada man” Who Returned N15m To Owner With University Scholarship 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2024

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections Peter Gregory Obi and his running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed have awarded a university scholarship to a tricycle rider in Kano for returning N15m to the owner. Auwalu, 22, had last year returned N15m forgotten by a passenger who came from Chad to buy some goods in Kano in his commercial tricycle popularly called “Keke”. But Auwalu returned the money to the owner...

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House Of Representatives To Investigate International Money Transfer

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHouse Of Representatives To Investigate International Money Transfer

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2024

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the national security implications of the current status of Cryptocurrency, blockchain, and other digital asset transactions. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Isiaka Ibrahim (APC-Ogun), during plenary in Abuja, saying these exchanges enable money laundering by criminals and terrorists for their illicit activities. Moving the motion, Isiaka expressed concerns about the national security implications of cryptocurrency transactions through cryptocurrency exchanges including consumer and investor security....

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Oronsaye Report: Omeje appeals to Tinubu to review decision to merge AFIT with NDA

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOronsaye Report: Omeje appeals to Tinubu to review decision to merge AFIT with NDA

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 5, 2024

The Federal Government’s decision to fully implement the ‘Oronsaye Panel’ report on public sector reform has been received with mixed feelings. Chidi Omeje of Security Digest appealed to President Bola Tinubu to review the decision to merge Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, with the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). In a press statement on Tuesday, Omeje applauded the Tinubu-led Federal Government for its courage in deciding to implement the audacious report. He said, “Be...

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Soludo celebrates ex-President Obasanjo At 87

NewsNigeriaSoludo celebrates ex-President Obasanjo At 87

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 5, 2024

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has expressed warm felicitations to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 87th birthday on Tuesday. A congratulatory message signed by Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to the Governor, stated that the Governor observed with profound admiration and appreciation that President Obasanjo remains a towering figure in Nigerian and African history. Soludo stated that President Obasanjo’s journey has been marked by remarkable achievements, unparalleled dedication to public service,...

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