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Minister: FG investing billions in social protection to fight poverty

The Federal Government says is investing billions in social protection to fight poverty in the country. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, said this while addressing newsmen…

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Buhari lists benefits from joining open govt partnership

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday received a delegation from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Support Unit, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sanjay Pradhan, during which he itemized the benefits…

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Army deploys GOCs, appoints new PSOs, others

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has approved the posting and appointment of some top officers to command, instructional and staff positions across formations and units. The appointments…

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NBA issues directives on BPF to 1507 ‘new wigs’

As the legal profession calls to Bar new entrants, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has given directives on payment of practicing fees by the ‘new wigs’. This is contained in a…

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SGF tasks MDAs on effective service delivery

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, has urged the heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government to ensure that trainings were maximised…

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NYSC DG to corps members,  promote national unity

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged corps members to discourage all forms of restiveness and strive toward promoting national unity and cohesion. The Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Muhammad…

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FRSC decries cases of unclaimed corpses of accident victims

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has decried the rising cases of unclaimed corpses of accident victims. The FRSC therefore advised road transport workers on the importance of maintaining travellers’…

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Woman arrested for stealing 3-day-old baby after her stillbirth

The Police Command in Oyo State has apprehended a 23-year-old mother for allegedly absconding with another woman’s 3-day-old baby. The command’s Spokesman, SP Adewale Osifeso, in a statement on Tuesday…

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NASS leadership, Minister meet to strategise on 2023 budget

……2023-2025 MTEF/FSP The leadership of the National Assembly on Tuesday held a consultative meeting with the Minister of Finance and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed over the draft 2023-2025 Medium…

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Free, credible elections vital to peace, stability in West Africa – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on leaders in West Africa to do all within their powers to ensure that elections are conducted in their countries in an atmosphere of trust,…

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