Governance

Just in: Gov. Sule Presents N199.9bn 2024 Budget With Education Getting Highest Allocation

By David Okpashi NASARAWA state Governor, Abdullahi Sule Friday presented the 2024 budget proposal of N199.9 billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval with education taing the highest allocation. Presenting the budget before the assembly, Governor Sule said the budget when passed would be channelled into completing ongoing projects while more… Continue reading Just in: Gov. Sule Presents N199.9bn 2024 Budget With Education Getting Highest Allocation

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JUST IN: Edo Recieves Bashing for absenteeism at last NEC meeting for 2023

By Stella Momoh Reports reaching us say the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki was lambasted by members of the National Economic Council for neither attending meetings of the constitution-created body nor sending his Deputy, Rt. Hon Phillip Shaibu to represent him and the state. According to our source at the villa, the observation of… Continue reading JUST IN: Edo Recieves Bashing for absenteeism at last NEC meeting for 2023

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Nigeria, 13th African Nation to Ratify Rights of Older Persons- NSCC

By Ada Nkong The Federal Executive Council presided over byPresident Ahmed Tinubu GCON on Monday October 23, 2023 approved the Ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People's Rights and the Rights of Older persons. A statement signed by Mr Omini Oden head corporate communications of NSCC says Nigeria signed the protocol… Continue reading Nigeria, 13th African Nation to Ratify Rights of Older Persons- NSCC

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FG Palliatives Distribution: Nasarawa Assembly Summons 2 Commissioners, 2 Council Chair Over Diversion

****hails Akwanga council Chair By David Okpashi Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee investigating alleged diversion of palliatives by some government officials and stakeholders has summoned two Commissioners, two Local government Chairmen to appear before it to clear themselves of their role on the disappearance of some items. The committee has however commended Hon Safiyanu… Continue reading FG Palliatives Distribution: Nasarawa Assembly Summons 2 Commissioners, 2 Council Chair Over Diversion

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NLC ,TUC Shelve Planned Strike for 30 Days, FG to Pay Workers N35,000

The Nigerian labor congress and Trade union congress have reached a truce to shelve their planned nation wide strike for 30 days.This decisions came at the end of an hours-long meeting between the Federal Government, NLC, and the TUC on Monday.This was contained in a memorandum of understanding signed Monday between the NLC President, Joe… Continue reading NLC ,TUC Shelve Planned Strike for 30 Days, FG to Pay Workers N35,000

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International Day of Older Persons 2023:NSCC Reiterates Commitment to Strengthen Older Persons Rights

By Ada Nkong As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate the 2023 International Day of Older Persons, the Director General of the National Senior Citizens Centre, Dr Emem Omokaro reaffirms the Federal Government's resolve to strengthen the protection of the rights of older persons in line with the Universal Declaration of human rights by… Continue reading International Day of Older Persons 2023:NSCC Reiterates Commitment to Strengthen Older Persons Rights

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Nigeria @63: Full Text Speech by President Bola Tinubu

NigeriaAt63: ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023 Dear Compatriots, It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President… Continue reading Nigeria @63: Full Text Speech by President Bola Tinubu

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Nigeria @63: NOA Urges Nigerians to Show Love for Nation, Fly Flag

As Nigerians celebrate the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to take ownership of the annual national Independence celebration to demonstrate renewed love for the fatherland. In an Independence Day felicitation message to Nigerians, the Director General of NOA, Dr. Garba Abari also commended President Bola Tinubu for approving… Continue reading Nigeria @63: NOA Urges Nigerians to Show Love for Nation, Fly Flag

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Eid-el-Malud: DG NOA Urges Nigerians to Imbibe Prophet Mohammed’s Good Citizenship Virtues

By Ada Nkong As the Muslim ummah in Nigeria mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to use the occasion to reflect on the virtues of Prophet Mohammed and how they can impact positively on their citizenship. A statement by Mr Paul Odenyi, assistant director press of the agency says… Continue reading Eid-el-Malud: DG NOA Urges Nigerians to Imbibe Prophet Mohammed’s Good Citizenship Virtues