Author: Paul Utebor
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Our stories must be of aspirations, dreams, hopes – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerians to project the country’s image in good light and push narratives of aspirations, dreams and hopes. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement, said the vice president spoke recently in Abuja at the formal presentation and book launch. The book is titled “The Memory of Seasons,” written by…
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We want sole ministry for tourism, culture – NANTAP to President-elect
The National Association of Nigeria Theatre Practitioners (NANTAP), has called on the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to create a sole ministry of tourism and culture upon assumption of office. Mr Israel Eboh, National President of NANTAP, in a statement on Saturday said this was neccesary to ensure that the tourism and culture sectors were given…
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Budget deficits, low revenue responsible for rising debt – DMO
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says decades of operating budget deficits by successive governments is responsible for Nigeria’s high debt profile. The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. According to Oniha, a review of Nigeria’s fiscal data shows that not only has…
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We are engaging traditional rulers to curb transborder crimes – NIS
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says the agency is engaging traditional rulers in various states to curb transborder crimes across the country. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Comptroller of Immigration, Mr Tony Akuneme, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. Akuneme said that Nigeria had extensive borders, adding that It was neccessary to…
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Sudan: Talks to resume amid heavy fighting
Sudan’s warring army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary on Saturday said that they will resume talks on Sunday, even as air strikes and heavy fighting raged overnight around Khartoum in spite of an agreement to protect civilians. Saudi Arabia, which has been hosting the talks aimed at securing a ceasefire deal, has also invited army…
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G-7 will determine next House of Reps Speaker – Rep Betara
Rep. Aliyu Betara, one of the leading aspirants for the seat of the Speakership of the House of Representatives says the G-7 will determine who emerges the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. Betara said this at the formal declaration of the Speakership of a member of the G-7 Rep. Ahmed Wase, the Deputy…
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ALGON holds NEC meeting in Lagos on Paris club refund, others
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) on Friday held its National Executive Council meeting in Lagos to discuss the Paris club refund and other critical issues affecting the association. In his welcome address, Mr Alabi David, ALGON’s President and Chairman, Bariga Local Government, said that the NEC was to take critical decisions on…
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President Buhari procured 20 ships in eight years – Naval Chief
The Nigerian Navy has said that a total of 20 capital ships were procured for the Nigerian Navy (NN) during the eight-year administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, Rear Adm. Saidu Garba, said this in a statement he signed on Friday. According to Garba, the ships comprise of…
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Buhari salutes Gov. Adeleke at 63, urges him to seek God’s guidance
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun as he celebrates his 63rd birthday, May 13, 2023, urging him to seek God to deliver on his mandate. The president’s congratulatory message was issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Friday in Abuja. Buhari affirmed that Adeleke had solidified his base and gradually…
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Pauline Tallen, NCWS want incoming govt. to bridge digital gender inequality
Minister of Women Affairs Pauline Tallen and the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) urged the incoming government to bridge the digital gender inequality. They made the call at an event to celebrate Hajiya Lami Lau’s one year in office as National President of NCWS in Abuja with the theme “Digitalisation of Nigerian Women in…