Author: Utebor Paul
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2023 Elections: US Govt supports campaigns to tackle voter apathy
The United States Government, through its Embassy in Nigeria, has thrown its weight behind Vote023 Initiative to curb voter apathy in the 2023 general elections. Newsmen reports that Vote023 Initiative is a non-partisan incentive-driven voice call campaign to drive Nigerians consciousness of civic responsibility, especially as the 2023 Elections are fast-approaching. Mrs Angela Ochu-Baiye, a…
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Buhari confirms Biu as Corps Marshal
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Corps Marshal Dauda Biu, as the substantive Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). This is contained in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem on Sunday in Abuja. Biu has been the Acting Corps Marshal of the corps since July 2022.…
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Gov. Adeleke approves suspension of two agency executive heads
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the immediate suspension of Dr Niyi Oginni, Executive Secretary, Osun Health Insurance Agency (OHIS) and Dr Adebukola Olujide, the Head of the Primary HealthCare Development Board in the State. This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday in Osogbo. Adeleke…
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President Buhari’s 2023 New Year message
My Fellow Countrymen and Women. A very happy and prosperous New Year to you. First, I would like to thank and honour the Almighty who saw us through the year 2022 and has given us the opportunity to see another year. Each New Year is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, reposition, and…
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Buhari approves new appointments, renewals of officers in parastatal agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of chief executives and renewal of tenure of some officers of parastatal agencies.This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha and issued by Mr Willie Bassey, Director Information, in his office.According to the statement, Buhari ratified the…
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GOC charges NAF troops to work on trajectory for desired peace, stability
Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, has charged Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel to continue working along the trajectory of bringing the desired peace and stability to Nigeria. Lagbaja gave the charge on Friday while speaking as a special guest of honor at the Base Socio-cultural Activities (BASA), held…
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IGP reiterates commitment to improving Police Officers’ welfare
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has reiterated his commitment and concern toward improving the welfare of police officers for effective service delivery. Baba made the assertions, while inaugurating the Ultra Modern Police Station and Barrack in Ado-Awaye, Iseyin Local Government area of Oyo State. on Friday evening. Newsmen reports that the police station…
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2023 Election: I’m not mole for APC – Lagos PDP guber candidate
The PDP Governorship Candidate for Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (a.k.a. Jandor), says he is not a mole for APC but is strongly determined to end its reign in the state. Adediran made this known in an interview in Lagos. He reacted to speculations that he was planted in PDP by the APC which has…
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GTBank to halt international transactions on naira Mastercards, Dec 31
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced the suspension of international transactions on its naira Mastercard from Saturday, December 31, 2022. The announcement is contained in a statement from the bank to its customers on Thursday. It said customers will be unable to make international automated teller machine (ATM), and point of sales (POS) transactions on…
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Insecurity: DSS directors brainstorm in Gombe
Directors of the Department of State Service (DSS) in the North-East have called for closer collaboration between security agencies and stakeholders to enhance security network in the region. They made the call on Thursday in Gombe at the 10th North-East conference of State Directors of the DSS. The conference is being organised by the Service…