Yakubu Gowon Turns 86 Today! General Yakubu “Jack” Dan-Yumma Gowon (born 19 October 1934) is the former head of state (Head of the Federal Military Government) of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. He ruled during the deadly Nigerian Civil War, which caused the death of almost 3 million people, most …
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Dear Lagosians, For the clarification of the general public and in view of the inauguration of The Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution into SARS Abuses happening tomorrow, I want to put out the terms of reference of the panel. The ToR are essentially the following… * To listen to & take evidence from …
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Aisha Buhari, El Rufai, Wike, Matawale, Onyeama, Pauline Tallen, Others Bag Democracy Heroes Award Honours Following the remarkable success of the 8th Edition of Democracy Heroes Award-DHA2020, the Organising Committee has released a statement of appreciation, commending the contributions of Institutions and individuals who played key roles to the eventual …
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The 2023 election timetable announced by Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, has begun to generate serious controversies across all sectors, particularly in political and economic segments. The economic implications of the pronouncement have been of great concern, considering the current position of the economy …
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The Federal Government has called for more private sector funding to close an energy gap of $2.48 billion meant for 80 million Nigerians to have access to electricity. The Managing Director and CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, disclosed this on Saturday at a workshop …
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Gov. Ugwuanyi sets up panel to investigate police brutality, extra-judicial killings …Promises compensation, other remedial measures Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Saturday, for the second time in two days, addressed some youths in the state who were protesting against #PoliceBrutality in the country, announcing the setting up of …
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Youths Beat Up Kano House Of Representative Member Over Non-Performance, Failed Promises (Photos) A member of All Progressives Congress representing Dawakin Tofa/Tofa and Rimin Gado Federal Constituency in Kano State, Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe, has been attacked by angry youth in his constituency, who alleged that he did not deliver the …
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Again, Buhari, Jonathan meet on Mali crisis Mr Buhari expresses delight over successes recorded in arresting the Mali crisis. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight that the Mali situation had calmed down considerably, following interventions by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Femi Adesina, the President’s …
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As part of activities marking the second anniversary of his administration, Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has commissioned the State capital’s Ultramodern Central market on Thursday for public use. The Governor said the imposing market complex which boasts of modern facilities would boost commerce and other economic activities in …
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JUST IN: ASUU, FG meeting inconclusive, adjourned… While Mr Ngige led the federal government’s team, the President of ASUU, Biodun Ogunyemi, led the representatives of the lecturers team. Thursday’s conciliatory meeting aimed at putting an end to the strike action embarked upon by university lecturers has been adjourned to October …
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