Tag: FG
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Many arms used by terrorists belonged to FG – Ribadu
The National security adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has said many of the illicit weapons currently used by terrorists and bandits originally belonged to the Federal Government,
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Don’t reverse current economic reforms- World Bank warns FG
Despite hardship in the country, World Bank has advised the federal government not to reverse the ongoing economic reforms, warning that it may have negative implications for the country.
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Jigawa tanker explosion: FG orders probe into the root cause
The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to investigate the tanker explosion that claimed the lives of over 100 people in Jigawa State. In a directive by the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Nneamaka Okafor on Wednesday, the minister…
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BEWARE: FG directs Nigerians close to river banks to relocate immediately
The Federal Government, via the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has directed Nigerians living around river banks along the River Benue Basin to quickly move to safer grounds. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG, reports this was contained in a statement on Thursday, NIHSA Director General, Umar Mohammed, warned that water on the River Benue has reached the flooding…
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Procurement Act Violation: FG urged to probe multi-million Naira Borno streetlight project
The Federal Government and its anti-graft agencies have been urged to probe irregularities and corrupt practices in implementing 1,052 solar streetlight projects worth over N762 million in some communities in Borno state. An investigative report published by the International Center For Investigative Reporting (ICIR) had indicted contractors that were awarded streetlight projects in the local…
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FG moves to unravel mystery behind Jigawa tanker explosion
Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Oil), has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), to investigate the circumstances surrounding petrol tanker explosion in Jigawa.
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Submit 2025 Appropriation Bill without further delay, Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to submit to the National Assembly the 2025 Appropriation Bill without further delay. NAN reports that the call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Clement Jimbo (PDP-Akwa Ibom)
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[JUST IN] Fuel price palaver; FG team in a meeting with organized labour at Aso Rock
The Federal government team is currently meeting with the leaders of organised labour at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting is centred on the state of the nation, especially the petrol pricing system. The meeting is taking place at the Secretary to the Office of the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume. At…
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Sunday Igboho to FG: Stop threatening British emvoy over my letter on Yoruba Nation
Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has cautioned the Federal Government against intimidating the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, over his recent petition on the Yoruba nation. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG recalls Igboho last Saturday, submitted a 25-page petition to the office of UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, at 10 Downing…
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FG identifies dams in critical condition for intervention
The Federal Government is to overhaul the Alau dam in Maiduguri with special focus on raising its reservoir level and fixing damages resulting from the Sept. 9 disaster, an official has disclosed.