Tag: Government
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Sokoto State Govt faults poverty rating
The Sokoto Government has faulted the recent ranking of as poorest state in the federation. Alhaji Arzika Bodinga, the Permanent Secretary in the Sokoto State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, expressed the displeasure at a one-day Workshop on Dissemination of 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS)/ National Immunization Coverage Survey (NICS) 2021 on Tuesday…
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Akeredolu dares Presidency, says I’m buying arms to protect Ondo people
Disturbed by the response of the media aide to President Muhamadu Buhari, Shehu Garba on why would Katsina security outfit bear arms, Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has replied declaring that he is buying arms to protect Ondo people. The Ondo governor queried the reasons adduced by Garba Shehu in his Press statement…
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ICPC reveals how govt. agencies steal public funds
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission (ICPC) Thursday made damning revelations that some Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government are habitually duplicating projects to siphon public funds.
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Just In: Soldiers battle terrorists, kill many in Kaduna Forest
Troops of the Nigerian army have killed scores of terrorists in Chikun Local Government area of Kaduna State where they recovered arms and motorcycles at the weekend The Kaduna State Government has praisesd the tenacious troops and called on citizens to give useful information on the activities of the hoodlums. The Commissioner of Internal Security…
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Kano govt reacts to Sabon Gari explosion
The Kano State government has called on residents to remain calm after Tuesday’s explosion in Sabon Gari, Kano. This is contained in a statement by Mr Muhammed Garba, the state’s Commissioner for Information on Tuesday in Kano. Garba said that the situation has been brought under control, as security agencies had taken over the area…
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In search of the government – By Owei Lakemfa
MISSING. I am on my way to the police station to report that the Nigerian Government is missing. The absence of government in the country is glaring. A week ago, I thought it was on sabbatical. Midweek, I concluded that with terrorists, bandits, criminals and some ministers acting with impunity, the government must be Away…
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When Labour leaders decided to overthrow govt, By Owei Lakemfa
Nigerians have since colonial times basically belonged to two groups: the conservative, pro-establishment and the progressive, anti-establishment.
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How Lagos #EndSARS panel report exposed ‘official lie’ of Government – Falana
Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Lagos State Government to implement the recommendations of the Judicial