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Akintoye, Renowned Nigerian Historian, Academic, Says Alaafin

The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has described Professor Stephen Adebanji Akintoye as a renowned Nigerian historian, academic, Yoruba self-determination leader, and one of Nigeria’s most respected historians and public intellectuals. In a congratulatory message through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, to mark the 91st birthday...
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COSON Urges FG To Suspend Sharing Of Money

The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has called on the Federal Government to immediately request that no money resulting from the Copyright Levy for the Nigerian music industry, the first tranche of which was released recently, be shared or spent by anyone forthwith until an equitable process for the distribution of the funds among the...
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FRC, EFCC Sign MoU for Enforcement Of Fiscal Act

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening enforcement of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007 and enhancing inter-agency collaboration in promoting fiscal transparency and accountability in Nigeria. The MoU was signed at...
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Reps Query AEDC Over Alleged Discriminatory Power Distribution Formula

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating power sector reforms and expenditures from 2006 to 2024 has berated the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over an electricity distribution policy said to be discriminatory. The committee expressed concern over claims that the company allocates approximately 80 per cent of its electricity supply to the Federal Capital...
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Okpebholo Appoints Mercy Johnson-Okojie As Special Adviser

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed renowned Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The announcement was made in an official statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, who stated that the appointment takes immediate effect. Johnson-Okojie, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s film...
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FCT Poll: SDP Concludes Campaign

Ahead of Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils’ election, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) concluded its campaign yesterday, urging residents of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) to use their votes to reclaim lands allegedly misappropriated by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The campaign was led...
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