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FG to meet NLC, TUC again over increase on electricity tariff
The Federal Government is to meet meet again with the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on the threat by the organised labour to proceed on an indefinite strike and protest over the hike in electricity tariffs and fuel pump price. The FG is expected to unfold its palliative plans during the parley which […]
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PDP expresses shock over Lokoja Tanker Disaster, Mourns Victims
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is shocked and deeply grieved by the devastating petrol tanker accident that claimed the lives of no fewer than 25 compatriots including a whole family, students and school children in an inferno in Felele area of Lokoja, the Kogi state capital. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary […]
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President Buhari sympathizes with Ebonyi state following Akaeze-Ukwu river tragedy
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Ebonyi State over the motor accident on Akaeze-Ukwu River Friday night, in which several passengers were feared dead. “We are saddened and aggrieved at this colossal loss of human lives,” said the President, adding that the thoughts and prayers of the government […]
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President Buhari receives AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, tells him; “Nothing succeeds like success”
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday received in audience at State House, Abuja, the newly re-elected President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, telling him: “I congratulate you on your second and final term in office. Congratulations on winning the election. Nothing succeeds like success.” Dr Adesina had overcome stiff opposition last month to win […]
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Despite Covid-19, we’ve been able to avert food crisis – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the level of preparedness of nations to shocks of food security, explaining that the Federal Government’s wisdom in promoting self-sufficiency over the years helped significantly in averting a food crisis. Speaking at the National Food Security Council meeting held at the State House, President […]
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Migration to cyber space posed greater risk for radicalization, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his government will sustain efforts to make adjustments to new lifestyles and be sensitive to the security underpinnings, as experts try to find vaccines for COVID-19, and a possible acceptable cure. In his remark at the AQABA Process virtual meeting in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Wednesday, President Buhari said Nigeria […]
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Lawmakers denies ‘shutdown’ during recess
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, says the House does not totally shut down its activities during recess. He told Newsman on Monday in Abuja, that Pubic and investigative hearings are suspended for the remaining 3 weeks of the annual recess to put in more measures in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. He […]
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Mali can’t afford to stand alone, Says President Buhari.
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja joined ECOWAS Heads of State and Governments in a virtual meeting, charging the military junta in Mali to set an acceptable time table for return to democratic government, since the country cannot afford to stand alone in the sub-region. In his remarks at the third Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS […]
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President Buhari sacks Prof. Dokubo as Interim Amnesty Programme Administrator, replace him with Col. Dikio
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Col. Milland Dixion Dikio (rtd) as Interim Administrator (Amnesty Programme) with effect from August 21, 2020. A statement signed by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, said the development followed the President’s approval of the disengagement of Prof. Charles Quarker Dokubo […]
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Nigeria stands by ECOWAS decision on return to constitutional order in Mali – Buhari.
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja joined ECOWAS Heads of State and Governments in calling for immediate release of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of Mali, and a return to Constitutional order in the country. Speaking at a virtual ECOWAS Extraordinary Session on the Situation in Mali, the President noted that removal of the Malian leader […]
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