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Tinubu Lauds Eno’s Devt Strides, Bipartisanship

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno for his bipartisan approach to governance and his impressive developmental strides since assuming office. The President gave this commendation during a meeting with Akwa Ibom stakeholders, led by Governor Eno, at the State House in Abuja on Friday. “I must commend Akwa Ibom...
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Suspend Dstv price hike, govt orders MultiChoice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to suspend its planned subscription price hike pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. The consumer watchdog disclosed the directive in a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu,...
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Jigawa NMA Supports Establishment Of FMC Hadejia

Jigawa State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has given its support for the proposed bill before the Senate for the Establishment of Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Hadejia. This was contained in a statement issued and signed on behalf of the association through its Spokesman, Shamsu Gujungu. Gujungu, a Publicity Secretary of State...
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Essence of CBN’s decision on naira stability, inflation

SAMI TUNJI explores the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent monetary policy as it relates to stabilisation of the naira and curbing of inflation The Central Bank of Nigeria and its Monetary Policy Committee have taken decisive steps to stabilise the naira and curb inflation, signalling a shift in the country’s macroeconomic landscape. At the 299th...
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NUJ Mourns Demise Of Veteran Journalist, Dogon Daji

The Kebbi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced the passing of one of its senior members, Kabiru Bello Dogondaji. Dogondaji, a veteran journalist and state correspondent of Blueprint Newspaper, died on Saturday morning, March 1, after a prolonged illness. According to a statement signed by the Chairman, Bello Sarki Abubakar,...
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Benue Communities Under Siege, Alia Cries Out

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has expressed grief over the growing insecurity ravaging parts of the state, saying many ‘communities are still under siege’ by the activities of armed herdsmen insurgents. The Governor also lamented that the large deposits of mineral resources, including gold and lithium domiciled in the Kwande local government area of...
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Cleric Urges FG To Embrace Community Policing

Former Chairman of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Kwara State chapter and Vice Chairman of the Kwara State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Moses Ademola Popoola, has called on the Federal Government to take decisive actions in addressing inflation and insecurity, stressing that price control and community policing are critical to national stability....
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AbdulRazaq Greets Muslims On Commencement Of Fasting 

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined the Muslim community worldwide, especially in the state, to joyfully welcome Ramadan, the ninth lunar month in which fasting is prescribed for Muslims. The Governor specifically congratulated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on the dawn of the...
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