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AMBODES’ VISION Vs TINUBUs VISION_Ehiabhi Femi

The "commissioning" exercises embarked upon by President Muhammadu Buhari in Lagos recently left so many development oriented stakeholders standing hands akimbo, wondering what the rationale was for the "commissioning". Although the Lagos State Government later clarified that it was not a "commissioning" but an "Inauguration", it was obvious that so many things were amiss as… Continue reading AMBODES’ VISION Vs TINUBUs VISION_Ehiabhi Femi

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I DID NOT COMPILE MINISTERIAL LIST IN UK-BUHARI _Ada Nkong

Shortly after returning from his UK trip,President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja said his trip had nothing to do with compilation of Ministerial list. The president who was responding to a question from a correspondent dismissed the notion as mere speculations. The president said he did not discuss the issue of the appointment of… Continue reading I DID NOT COMPILE MINISTERIAL LIST IN UK-BUHARI _Ada Nkong

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FORMER PRESIDENT, GOODLUCK JONATHAN EULOGIZES LATE PRESIDENT YARADUA_Ada Nkong

Good luck Jonathan, former Nigerian President who served as vice-president to Late President Yar'Adua took to twitter to Eulogize his Boss. "On this day nine years ago I lost a friend, colleague, brother, and boss, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. He was a selfless leader who placed national interest above personal and ethnic gains. “President Yar’Adua… Continue reading FORMER PRESIDENT, GOODLUCK JONATHAN EULOGIZES LATE PRESIDENT YARADUA_Ada Nkong

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PRESIDENT BUHARI RETURNS FROM UK TRIP ON SCHEDULE_Ada Nkong.

Contrary to reports that the President's trip would be extended for Medical reasons, President Muhammad Buhari has returned from his 10 day trip to UK. The President returned to a warm welcome on Sunday in Abuja.

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES FOR MINIMUM WAGE IN BUDGET

The National Assembly on Tuesday approved N160bn as provision for the payment of the new minimum wage for federal workers and payment of severance benefits. The decision followed the unanimous endorsement of the 2019 Budget presentation by the lawmakers at separate plenaries which held simultaneously in both houses and presided over by Senate President Bukola… Continue reading NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES FOR MINIMUM WAGE IN BUDGET

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PRESIDENT BUHARI GUARANTEES JOURNALIST PRESS FREEDOM_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured journalists of freedom of the press. Speaking in a statement signed byMr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) on Thursday to mark Press Freedom Day,he advised them to adhere to the ethics of the profession to be more meaningful to the nation. He said: “Without adherence… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI GUARANTEES JOURNALIST PRESS FREEDOM_Ada Nkong

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KOGI NEXT GOVERNOR: WORKERS TO DETERMINE_Ehiabhi Femi

The chairman of the NLC in the state, Onu Edoka, said workers in the state will re-elect the governor if Mr Bello pays up the wages they are being owed. Mr Bello, the Kogi State Governor, has the entire state work-force to battle with if he fails to clear off their wages before the state’s… Continue reading KOGI NEXT GOVERNOR: WORKERS TO DETERMINE_Ehiabhi Femi

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MAGU TASKS STATE GOVERNORS TO STOP STEALING_Ada Nkong

The acting Chairman Economic and financial crimes commission, Ibrahim Magu has called on governors to avoid stealing of public funds. Magu spoke in Abuja at the induction programme for returning and newly-elected state governors held at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. He made the appeal while presenting a paper, titled,  “Imperative of Fighting Corruption/Terrorism Financing… Continue reading MAGU TASKS STATE GOVERNORS TO STOP STEALING_Ada Nkong

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SENATE PASSES 2019 BUDGET, INFLATES IT_Ada Nkong

After increasing the budget by N 86 Billion more than the amount originally submitted to them, the senate has passed the 2019 budget. The Senate on Tuesday approved N8.916 trillion as the budget for the 2019 fiscal year. This amount passed however is N86 billion higher than the N8.83 trillion originally submitted to the National… Continue reading SENATE PASSES 2019 BUDGET, INFLATES IT_Ada Nkong