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Senate may pass 2025 budget Wednesday — Akpabio
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, stated that the Committee on Appropriations is likely to present its report on the 2025 budget proposal for consideration and possible passage by the upper chamber on Wednesday. Akpabio, while presiding over the plenary, said federal lawmakers might begin considering the N54.2tn budget estimates immediately after its presentation.
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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, stated that the Committee on Appropriations is likely to present its report on the 2025 budget proposal for consideration and possible passage by the upper chamber on Wednesday. Akpabio, while presiding over the plenary, said federal lawmakers might begin considering the N54.2tn budget estimates immediately after its presentation.
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FG, Edo partner to open fistula care centre in Benin
The Edo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government to facilitate the launch of the National Obstetrics Fistula Centre in Benin City. Leading a delegation to the Edo State Government House, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ishaq Salako, emphasised the centre’s role in treating Vesico
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The Edo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government to facilitate the launch of the National Obstetrics Fistula Centre in Benin City. Leading a delegation to the Edo State Government House, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ishaq Salako, emphasised the centre’s role in treating Vesico
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Senate to ban daytime operations of heavy-duty vehicles
The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, initiated moves to check the movement of articulated lorries, tankers, and trailers during daytime hours nationwide. This followed the introduction of “A Bill for an Act to amend the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act, 2007, to restrict the daytime movement of heavy-duty vehicles and for related matters,” during plenary.
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The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, initiated moves to check the movement of articulated lorries, tankers, and trailers during daytime hours nationwide. This followed the introduction of “A Bill for an Act to amend the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act, 2007, to restrict the daytime movement of heavy-duty vehicles and for related matters,” during plenary.
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Nwoko succeeds Ubah as Senate chair on refinery maintenance probe
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, announced the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, as the new Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the turnaround maintenance of the country’s refineries. Nwoko replaced Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died on July 27, 2024, in London, the United Kingdom. Recall that the Akpabio-led Senate
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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, announced the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, as the new Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the turnaround maintenance of the country’s refineries. Nwoko replaced Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died on July 27, 2024, in London, the United Kingdom. Recall that the Akpabio-led Senate
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Negotiation with bandits never part of our strategy – Zamfara Gov Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reiterated that his administration is not willing to negotiate with bandits operating in the state. The governor said he was misquoted in an exclusive interview he granted to the BBC Hausa Service over the weekend. A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the BBC Hausa
Negotiation with bandits never part of our strategy – Zamfara Gov Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reiterated that his administration is not willing to negotiate with bandits operating in the state.
The governor said he was misquoted in an exclusive interview he granted to the BBC Hausa Service over the weekend.
A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the BBC Hausa Service interview was mischievously translated by some media platforms to mislead the public on the position of the state government.
He added that the Zamfara State government has successfully combated banditry through its aggressive strategy of an all-out offensive against the bandits operating in the state.
The statement read in part: “The banditry issue has been a significant concern for people across the state, the Northwest, and the entire country for decades.”
“This is why Governor Lawal stated in his campaign manifesto before the 2023 general election that security would be his top priority, pledging to implement measures to address the situation.
“Governor Lawal has been vindicated, as this represents a promise that has been kept and fulfilled.
“Governor Lawal’s administration has prioritised the security of Zamfara State and has taken a clear stance from the beginning that negotiating with bandits is nothing but a snipe hunt.
“In various media interviews, the governor has reiterated that the Zamfara State Government will not negotiate with the bandits terrorising the state.
“It should be made clear and on record that Governor Dauda Lawal’s position remains undisputed: no responsible government will negotiate with killers from a position of weakness. Negotiations should only occur from a position of strength.
“Governor Lawal’s BBC Hausa interview has shown that his position is consistent and not contradictory. He has maintained from the outset that if there is any opportunity for negotiation, the bandits must surrender their weapons and repent unconditionally.
“The strategy we are implementing to combat banditry is producing remarkable results, as many volatile areas of the state are experiencing a return to peace.
“All that resonates from Zamfara State is the success narrative of leaders and the elimination of hundreds of bandits daily.”
Negotiation with bandits never part of our strategy – Zamfara Gov Lawal
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Oyebanji partners N’Assembly members to recruit more doctors, nurses
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has disclosed plans by his administration to recruit more medical doctors and health workers for all general hospitals and basic health centres across the state. Oyebanji, who said the move was a way of curbing shortage of medical personnel in government hospitals, said that the Ekiti State Caucus in the
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has disclosed plans by his administration to recruit more medical doctors and health workers for all general hospitals and basic health centres across the state. Oyebanji, who said the move was a way of curbing shortage of medical personnel in government hospitals, said that the Ekiti State Caucus in the
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Nigerians looking up to army to make Nigeria safer – COAS
Following the recent matching order given to Service Chiefs in the country by President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has said that Nigerians looking up to us to make army to make the nation safer. He also promised to end the activities of terrorism including kidnapping and banditry across
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Following the recent matching order given to Service Chiefs in the country by President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has said that Nigerians looking up to us to make army to make the nation safer. He also promised to end the activities of terrorism including kidnapping and banditry across
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TCN begins community engagement to protect power infrastructure
To combat the rising vandalism of power infrastructure, the Transmission Company of Nigeria on Tuesday launched a sensitisation campaign across several Federal Capital Territory communities. The campaign took TCN officials to Leleyi Gbari, Kwali Area Council, with the aim of raising awareness among residents on the need to protect the nation’s power infrastructure. This initiative
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To combat the rising vandalism of power infrastructure, the Transmission Company of Nigeria on Tuesday launched a sensitisation campaign across several Federal Capital Territory communities. The campaign took TCN officials to Leleyi Gbari, Kwali Area Council, with the aim of raising awareness among residents on the need to protect the nation’s power infrastructure. This initiative
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Osun to establish sports commission, trust fund -Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed plans by his administration to create the state’s Sports Commission and establish Trust Fund for sustainable financing of sporting activities in the state. Adeleke disclosed that the legal structure for the establishment of the two initiatives was also completed. He stated this at the commencement of work on
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed plans by his administration to create the state’s Sports Commission and establish Trust Fund for sustainable financing of sporting activities in the state. Adeleke disclosed that the legal structure for the establishment of the two initiatives was also completed. He stated this at the commencement of work on
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NDDC will complete all ongoing projects – MD
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has restated the commitment of the commission to complete all ongoing projects in the Niger Delta region as directed by President Bola Tinubu. Ogbuku stated this during a courtesy visit by leaders of civil society organisations and human rights groups in the nine
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has restated the commitment of the commission to complete all ongoing projects in the Niger Delta region as directed by President Bola Tinubu. Ogbuku stated this during a courtesy visit by leaders of civil society organisations and human rights groups in the nine
