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Gbenga Olawepo Hashim puts smile on workers faces, gifts them 7 cars
• Tasks govt on provision of shuttle buses Olawepo-Hashim on thursday in Abuja gave out seven cars to members of his staff to ameliorate their sufferings and security concerns. He also urged govt, especially at the local level to provide shuttle buses to make transportation easier for citizens. According to him, “I was moved to […]
Just In: Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Monday 17, Tuesday 18, public holidays
The federal government has declared Monday 17, and Tuesday 18 June, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha (Sallah) celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on Friday, June 14, on behalf of the federal government. Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this […]
FG, states can pay minimum wage with recovered loot — Falana
In a recent interview with Channels Television, human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, emphasized that the federal and state governments have the capacity to pay the national minimum wage if they recover looted funds. According to Falana, state governments that claim to be financially strapped simply need to muster the political […]
Reps panel recommends acquisition of new aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima
The house of representatives committee on national security and intelligence has asked the federal government to purchase new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The committee’s recommendation is contained in a report released after its investigation on the status of the aircraft in the presidential air fleet. “The committee is of the […]
New national minimum wage ready, awaiting legislative action- Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that a consensus has been reached on the long-debated new minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour. In his national broadcast to mark the 2024 Democracy Day in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu revealed that an executive bill will soon be sent to the National Assembly to formalise the […]
Sanwo-Olu elected Southwest Governor’s forum chairman
• Southwest govs adopt “Iṣẹ̀ wà fùń Ilẹ wá” as anthem Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been elected as the chairman of the South West Governors’ forum. All six governors of the southwest governors were present during the closed-door meeting on Monday, June 10, in Lagos, where Sanwo-Olu was elected. He took over as […]
FG to establish 24 skills, innovation hubs, says Tinubu
The Federal Government has promised to establish 24 skills and innovation hubs and entrepreneurship centres across the country. President Bola Tinubu announced this yesterday in Abuja during the commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day celebration with the theme: Enhancing the Total Wellbeing of the Nigerian Child through Quality Education and Skills Development. The President said […]
Be More Patient, Tinubu Begs Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to be more patient in the present economic hardship being faced in the country, saying it is a temporary sacrifice that will soon come to an end. Speaking at the 60th anniversary celebration parade, aerial display and flying out parade for 30 Air Vice Marshal’s and nine Air […]
AfDB announces $1.44bn investment in Nigeria
The African Development Bank, AfDB has announced an investment of $1.44 billion to facilitate the development of energy, power, transport, water, and sanitation infrastructure in Nigeria. The financial institution’s President, Akinwunmi Adeshina, disclosed this in a recent statement at the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2024. Adeshina, represented by Lamin Barrow, the Director-General of the AfDB’sAfDB’s Nigeria […]
Tinubu appoints Shehu Muhammed new FRSC Boss
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps. Mohammed, an Assistant Corps Marshal, would replace Dauda Biu, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the […]