Tag: Government
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Looters richer than 3-tiers of govt combined – FG
The Federal Government on Sunday in Abuja said the recent clampdown on looters by the joint efforts of whistleblowers and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC shows that monies at the disposal of looters is more than that of the three tiers of government. The federal government noted that its whistleblowing programming has been very…
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Osinbajo running government as directed by Buhari – Ojodu
The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, on Monday said the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo is carrying on with governance as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari who is presently on a medical vacation in London. The president’s aid also criticized the trend in the social media of comparing…
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Stop blaming celebrities for government’s failures-Peter Okoye warns
In recent times, celebrities have been bashed on social media for not being part of the #IStandwithNigeria protest. One of the Psquare brothers, Peter Okoye took to his Instagram page to express his dissatisfaction over the criticism meted out to celebs. He urged fans to make the government accountable , rather than blaming the celebrities.In…
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Government needs to march their words with action, says Mbanefo-Obiago
Art aficionado, Sandra Mbanefo-Obiago, has urged all tiers of government to develop focused skills platforms for the youths to harness their talents for national growth.Mbanefo-Obiago said such efforts would allow most of the youths to fend for themselves. According to her, the present generation of youths in the country is in a haste to make…
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No government, constitution can determine my tenure as General Overseer – Oyedepo
Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has reacted to a law by Financial Regulations Council of Nigeria, FRCN which can send leading religious in Nigeria out of office as General Overseers. Reacting, Oyedepo said: “If you heard or saw anything in the newspapers or anywhere that the GO has retired,…
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Radiologist calls for overhaul of nation’s healthcare system
A Consultant Radiologist, Prof. Rasheed Arogundade, has called on government at all levels to overhaul the nation’s health institutions for effective healthcare delivery. Arogundade, who works with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, made the call on Monday in an interview in Lagos. According to him, health care system in Nigeria needs complete overhauling…
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Government’s directive on General Overseers’ tenure, accountability irreversible – FRC boss, Jim Obazee
Sequel to the retirement announcement by the General Overseer (Worldwide) of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye on Saturday and the subsequent revelation by the him (Adeboye) that fellow General Overseers like Pastor Kumuyi, Bishops Oyedepo and Mike Okonkwo would also be affected due to a new law promulgated…
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FG to launch App to monitor activities of government Dec 15
The Federal government on Thursday announced its plan to launch an application that will help Nigerians monitor the activities of the present administration. The app, according to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed will be called the Federal Government Information App (FGIAPP) and will be launched on 15 Dec. 2016 in Abuja. He…
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Government must deepen investment in infrastructure, agriculture to curb recession
An Economic expert, Mr Leonard Ugbajah, says the quickest way out of recession was for government at all levels to deepen investment in infrastructure and agricultural development in the country. Ugbajah, the Technical Adviser to the Private Sector Coalition on Competition Bill enactment in Nigeria stated this to news men in Abuja on Thursday. “The…