Presidential social investment panel meets to enhance poverty alleviation efforts

Presidential social investment panel meets to enhance poverty alleviation efforts

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Monday presided over a meeting of the Presidential Panel on the Social Investment Program (SIP) aimed to assess progress and ensure the effective implementation of social investment policies. This is in a bid to accelerate Nigeria's poverty reduction efforts in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led Administration. The pivotal […]

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INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP charges NPF-SIS operatives to focus on professionalism in carrying out their duties

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu-Egbetokun, on Monday emphasized the importance of focus, determination and professionalism in the face of evolving challenges in law enforcement. This is coming with the launching of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) as part of his vision of emplacing a police force that is professionally competent and service-driven in strengthening national security. IGP Egbetokun, has commended the operatives of […]

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Opposition lawmakers knocks PDP Leadership over Rivers crisis

By Oluwakemi kindness The Opposition Lawmakers Coalition under the main Opposition Coalition umbrella the CUPP has raised serious allegations against the party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Iliya-Damagum, and National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. The lawmakers accused the two party leaders of a covert plot to sabotage the PDP's interests in an ongoing legal battle involving defected former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly which is part […]

August 19, 2024 7 2

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NDLEA, Plateau state to strengthen collaboration on drug war

By Oluwakemi kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has reiterated calls for concerted efforts to reduce the menace of substance abuse in the country. This followed collaboration between the NDLEA and the Plateau state government with a view to curbing the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. Governor Caleb Mutfwang and NDLEA Chairman retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, expressed their […]

August 16, 2024 7

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Federal Government launches five hundred million dollars bond

Written by Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a five hundred dollar million domestic bond, marking a significant milestone in the country's economic reform and development journey. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who stated this while unveiling the Series I five hundred million dollars Domestic Federal Government of Nigeria U.S Dollar Bond in Lagos, said the launch is a bold […]

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South East traditional rulers laud Tinubu, for assent to SEDC bill

Reporting by Oluwakemi kindness Traditional Rulers in Igbere ancient kingdom, Bende Local Government of Abia State have declared their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law. The traditional rulers also commended the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, representative Benjamin Okezie Kalu for sponsoring the bill in the parliament. The traditional rulers made the commitments during the visit […]

August 8, 2024 9 2

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Canada, UNICEF partners to deliver medical oxygen plant to Rivers State

Written by Zainab Bakare The Rivers State Government, IHS Nigeria In partnership with, the Government of Canada and UNICEF, has announce the handover of a cutting-edge medical oxygen plant to the General Hospital Eleme Rivers. This initiative follows a comprehensive, nationwide assessment of oxygen needs in health facilities across the 36 states and FCT, conducted jointly with the Federal Ministry of Health. This significant milestone represents a major advancement in […]

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Soldier Shoots Dead A 16-Year-Old #Endbadgovernanceinnigeria Protester In The Samaru Community In Zaria

A soldier with the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, shot dead a 16-year-old #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protester in the Samaru community in Zaria, Kaduna State. The teenage protester was identified as Ismail Mohammed. The Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyeama Nwachukwu, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday titled “Unfortunate death of a protester by a soldier in Zaria.” Nwachukwu explained that the incident happened on Tuesday when troops of […]

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President Bola Tinubu Appoints New Heads Of Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Twenty one persons as federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC): In statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity Ajuri Ngelale the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. He said the President expects the new federal commissioners to demonstrate absolute fidelity to the nation in the discharge of their duties. Image […]

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