How Governor Adeleke plans to spend N2b Palliative Fund. By John Dike

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke yesterday resolved to spend the palliative fund on three projects and programmes in the state.The projects and programmes are additional buses to ease transportation costs, rehabilitation of health centres and the purchase of food items.Adeleke stated this at the maiden Edition of Ipade Imole, a Public accountability Platform, held at Aurora Event Center.He equally …

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Mohbad: Reps Vow To Secure Compensation, Royalties For Late Singer. By Saheed Badmus

Nigerian House of Representatives said on Wednesday that it would ensure the late Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, receives proper compensation and royalties for his music.This assurance sequel to a motion of urgent public importance moved earlier by Rep Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos) to secure the royalties of Mohbad’s songs.Rep Olumide Osoba (APC-Ogun), Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, made …

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NSE confers Fellowship Awards on Ondo senior members. By Ladidi Al-Hassan

The Nigeria Society of Engineers, NSE, recently conferred Fellowship of the Society on some senior members of the association.The elaborate event took place at the International Conference Centre, ICC, in Abuja.Among those who were honoured with the Society’s prestigious Fellowship Award from Ondo State were;Engineer Oyedokun Olayemi Daud, Engr Stephen Olugbenga Bolawole and Engr Prof Peter Ayodeji.Others included; Engr Segun …

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Tinubu applied to Chicago University as male’ – Registrar tells court

The Chicago State University, CSU, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu applied to the institution as a male.CSU Registrar, Caleb Westberg disclosed that the institution issued a letter of admission to a male.Westberg said: “President Tinubu applied to the university as a male and a letter of admission was issued to a male. ”The school Registrar also confirmed that one …

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Amnesty:Joshua Maciver, Received Unconditional Pardon Says Ndiomu. By Chris Mark

The Presidential Amnesty Program,PAP, has confirmed that Mr Joshua Maciver,the running mate to the All Progressive Congress, APC, Candidate in the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State received an unconditional pardon in PAP.It would recall that the office of the PAP had denied that Joshua MacIver, received an unconditional pardon from the late former president of Nigeria, Umaru Musa …

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Betta Edu Flags Off Verification Of National Social Register In Oko Agbon, Adogbo, Migbewhe, Makoko, Sogunro and Apollo Villages In Lagos.

Betta Edu Flags Off Verification Of National Social Register In Oko Agbon, Adogbo, Migbewhe, Makoko, Sogunro and Apollo Villages In Lagos.…..Says Ministry Will Work With States, LGAs, Traditional Rulers, And Community Heads For Accurate Data. Nigeria’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has flagged off the verification of the National Social Register (NSR) in Makoko and …

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Nigeria @ 63: A nation in need of a just society, by Hassan Gimba

This text was published three years ago when Nigeria marked its 60th year of independence. Nothing has changed except for the age, now at 63, as the conditions remain the same. The text is therefore being reprinted today with only one change: @60 has been replaced by @63.Nigeria ought to be a great country. We have all that is needed …

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FGN-ASUU Face-off: IPPIS Suffocating the University System. By Prof. MK Othman

The popular view among stakeholders that IPPIS is killing the Nigerian University System is fait accompli. IPPIS stands for Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). It is a payment platform of personnel emolument, which the Federal Government of Nigeria adopted over ten years ago to flush out ghost workers, enhance efficiency, and address the corrupt practices related to salary …

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Tanker Explosion; Twenty people burnt to death in Delta State. By Joe Adams

A petrol tanker fell in the early hour of Sunday at Koko junction along Warri – Benin Highway in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State as Nigeria marked her 63rd independence anniversary.The tanker fell with the fuel licking out, while some villagers rushed out to scoop free fuel from the tanker.It was gathered that a spark from a …

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Otunba Omoluwabi Adesina Abubakar Congratulates Nigeria @63. By Ladidi-Hassan

I, Otunba Omoluwabi Adeshina Abubakar, the Chairman RUGIPO Alumni Association Abuja Chapter, congratulate Nigerians as we celebrate our 63 years of nationhood.Otunba Abubakar, in a statement to celebrate Nigeria’s 63 independence, added that “a united and prosperous Nigeria is achievable through strong leadership, good governance, and transformative policies.He averred, that Nigeria has continuously demonstrated its resilience, vibrancy, and determination to …

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Independence Day Anniversary:: Tinubu Announces Additional N25,000 Pay For Low-Grade Workers. By Saheed Badmus

Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that for the next six months, an average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25,000 per month. The president…President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that for the next six months, an average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25,000 per month.The president stated this in his nationwide broadcast as part of the programme …

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X-RAYING THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH. By Chidi Ekeh

Congratulations to fellow Nigerians on yét another anniversary of our Nation’s independence. The Preidential Address is not just a ritual but has over the years served as a guiding light or benchmark on which the activities of the federal government would be judged for the next year. While the President mentions promises and pledges, there is a lack of specificity …

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