Tag: FG
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JUST IN: Finally, Supreme Court quashes 36 states’ suit against FG over recovered loot
The Supreme Court has quashed a suit by the 36 states’ governments and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) challenging the federal government’s application of recovered looted funds. In a judgment on Friday, a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court was unanimous in holding that the suit was wrongly instituted before the apex court. In the…
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Tinubu not controlled by Cabal – FG
The Federal Government has refuted insinuation in certain quarters that President Bola Tinubu is being controlled by cabal and shadowy inner circle in his government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, denied this in Abuja on Thursday while delivering an address at the APC National Summit with the theme “Renewed Hope Agenda:…
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Borno, FG review strategy to tackle resurgence of terrorist attacks
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says his administration, in collaboration with the Federal Government, is reviewing strategies to confront the recent resurgence of attacks in parts of the state. Zulum announced this on Saturday during a statewide broadcast, where he reaffirmed his commitment to
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Dasin Hausa Dam completion a top priority – FG
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the Dasin Hausa Dam project in Adamawa, calling it a top priority to address water scarcity and enhance flood control in vulnerable rural communities.
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FG denies relocating ministerial press briefing sessions to London
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed the reports circulating in both traditional and online media suggesting that the Ministerial Press Briefing Sessions have been relocated from Abuja to London.
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Inflation decline, not by chance – FG
The Federal Government says the gradual decline of headline inflation rate, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), is not by chance, but benefit of the administration’s reforms and focused interventions.
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FG to close popular Lagos bridge for 21 days
The Federal Government has announced temporary closure of the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State, from May 18, to carry out urgent repairs that will last for 21 days.
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FG violated local, int’l laws in extradition, trial of Nnamdi Kanu – Lawyer
A United Kingdom based human rights lawyer, Barrister Njoku Jude Njoku has accused the Nigeria government of violating the various provisions of both local and international laws in the extradition and trial of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB ), Nnamdi Kanu.
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Nigeria to end foreign shipping waivers
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to end the issuance of waivers under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act 2003. Oyetola made this known on Sunday in a statement by his spokesperson, Dr Bolaji Akinola, following a meeting with a delegation from NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Offshore.
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FG to spend N73.9 bn on Maraba-Keffi road, for completion in 13 months
The Federal Government is to spend N73.9 billion to complete the reconstruction and expansion of the Maraba-Keffi road project.