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Sanwo-Olu urges support for families of deceased soldiers
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on privileged Nigerians to provide support for the families of deceased military men and women. The governor noted that this was essential in view of the sacrifice they made in the protection of the nation’s sovereignty. Speaking on Wednesday at the Y2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade
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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on privileged Nigerians to provide support for the families of deceased military men and women. The governor noted that this was essential in view of the sacrifice they made in the protection of the nation’s sovereignty. Speaking on Wednesday at the Y2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade
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FG inaugurates advisory committee for presidential pardon
The Federal Government is set to grant presidential pardons to convicts serving various jail terms across custodial centres in the country. To initiate the process, the government, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), as Chairman. The
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The Federal Government is set to grant presidential pardons to convicts serving various jail terms across custodial centres in the country. To initiate the process, the government, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), as Chairman. The
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Edo LG funds: Ighodalo tackles EFCC over PDP chieftain’s arrest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the recent Edo State election, Asue Ighodalo, have disagreed over the arrest of an Edo PDP chieftain, Jonathan Okunbor. In a statement on Wednesday, the EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said Okunbor was arrested over an alleged diversion of N6bn
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the recent Edo State election, Asue Ighodalo, have disagreed over the arrest of an Edo PDP chieftain, Jonathan Okunbor. In a statement on Wednesday, the EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said Okunbor was arrested over an alleged diversion of N6bn
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LP begins youth mobilisation for 2027 polls
The Labour Party announced on Wednesday that it had commenced the process of mobilising youths across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Youth Leader of LP, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu. Ahanotu also stated that three special assistants had been appointed to help facilitate
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The Labour Party announced on Wednesday that it had commenced the process of mobilising youths across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Youth Leader of LP, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu. Ahanotu also stated that three special assistants had been appointed to help facilitate
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FG exploring climate-smart practices to boost food production – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing climate-smart agricultural practices to bolster food security and reduce environmental impacts. He said such initiatives aligned with Nigeria’s responsibility to lead a just energy transition and sustainable development in Africa. Tinubu said this in his address at the ongoing Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week held
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing climate-smart agricultural practices to bolster food security and reduce environmental impacts. He said such initiatives aligned with Nigeria’s responsibility to lead a just energy transition and sustainable development in Africa. Tinubu said this in his address at the ongoing Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week held
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FAAN seeks N580bn to rehabilitate airport runways
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said it requires N580bn for the rehabilitation of runways at airports nationwide. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, lamented the state of the runways in the country on Wednesday while receiving the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Ibrahim Kana. Kuku
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said it requires N580bn for the rehabilitation of runways at airports nationwide. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, lamented the state of the runways in the country on Wednesday while receiving the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Ibrahim Kana. Kuku
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Oyetola urges investment in maritime surveillance, others
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for increased investments in surveillance systems, enhanced maritime law enforcement, and improvements in aquaculture, fishing ports, as well as efforts to combat illegal and unregulated fishing activities. A statement released on Wednesday by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Anastasia Ogbonna, highlighted
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for increased investments in surveillance systems, enhanced maritime law enforcement, and improvements in aquaculture, fishing ports, as well as efforts to combat illegal and unregulated fishing activities. A statement released on Wednesday by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Anastasia Ogbonna, highlighted
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FG insists on September deadline to complete N280bn Bodo-Bonny Road
The Federal Government has insisted that the N280 billion Bodo-Bonny road project, undertaken by construction giant, Julius Berger, must be completed by September this year. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated this while speaking with newsmen at the end of a two-day inspection of ongoing construction work on some federal roads in Rivers and
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The Federal Government has insisted that the N280 billion Bodo-Bonny road project, undertaken by construction giant, Julius Berger, must be completed by September this year. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated this while speaking with newsmen at the end of a two-day inspection of ongoing construction work on some federal roads in Rivers and
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- January 16, 2025
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Can California happen to Nigeria?
The social commentaries trailing the raging inferno in Southern California have shown that many human beings have a penchant for the petty. While lives are being lost in their tens, and properties are licked up like paper in their thousands, some of us have clung to the most absurd religious drivel in trying to explain
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The social commentaries trailing the raging inferno in Southern California have shown that many human beings have a penchant for the petty. While lives are being lost in their tens, and properties are licked up like paper in their thousands, some of us have clung to the most absurd religious drivel in trying to explain
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Iwobi becomes Nigeria’s second most-capped EPL player
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has moved into second position on the list of Nigerians with the most Premier League appearances after featuring in Fulham’s 3-2 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium on Tuesday night, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old has now made 274 appearances in the English top flight, surpassing
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Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has moved into second position on the list of Nigerians with the most Premier League appearances after featuring in Fulham’s 3-2 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium on Tuesday night, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old has now made 274 appearances in the English top flight, surpassing
