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House Pledges Better Funding For FCT Traditional Institution

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has assured traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory of it support for better funding of the traditional institution. The House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area Councils and Ancillary Matters gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during an interactive meeting with members of the panel and the traditional council of the FCT. The Committee chaired by Representative, Fredrick Agbedi, also assured the traditional rulers that it will look into the […]

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News

Turkey To Be Added To Christian Pilgrimage Sites Visited By Nigerians – FG

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government is set to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Turkey, focusing on tourism and trade. This development was announced by Senator Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and the Turkish delegation of Turquaz group and Afrosum Faith Tourism at the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Nigerian […]

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Economy

Ramadan: Customs Boss Urges Personnel to Elevate Community Spirit

Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders to embrace the spirit of service, discipline, and charity as essential values during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond. He made this known during the Iftar by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited held at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. According to a statement by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, CGC Adeniyi underscores the significance of piety, self-discipline, and devotion, noting that […]

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News

Group Advocates Boycot Of DSTV/GOTV Over Price Hike

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian consumers have been urged to explore alternative platforms and consider boycotting DStv and GOtv until MultiChoice demonstrates genuine respect for their rights. This follows the recent 21% price increase imposed by MultiChoice Nigeria on its DStv and GOtv services, effective March 1, 2025. This is according to Save the Consumers, a non-governmental which is also asking the Federal Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC to initiate legal proceedings against MultiChoice for its defiance of regulatory orders and its […]

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Defamation: Governor Monday Okpebholo Threatens Legal Action Against PDP Chieftains

By Chinedu Echianu Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has issued a five-day notice to Chris Osa Nehikhare, Edo State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a Chieftain of the party, Mr. Shedrach Udugbai to immediately tender an unreserved apology to him (Okpebholo) following what the governor described as defamatory remarks made by them at various times and on different platforms. While Nehikhare is accused of making defamatory and unsubstantiated allegations against the Governor through a press […]

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National Assembly

Become Catalysts For Societal Development, Kalu Tasks Universities

Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has tasked Nigerian universities to close the gap between academia and real-world challenges to drive national progress. This is as he stressed the need for education to go beyond theory. He stated this while speaking at the University of Calabar’s 50th anniversary, 37th convocation lecture and award ceremonies in Calabar. He urged institutions to become catalysts for societal development both in physical communities and the digital space. He […]

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National Assembly

House Moves To Strengthen Gaming Industry

Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has highlighted the importance of a comprehensive legal framework for the nations growing gaming industry. Abbas stated this at a public hearing on a bill, seeking to repeal the National Lottery Act of 2005 and its 2017 amendment. Represented at the hearing by the Chairman, House Committee on Health Institutions, Patrick Umoh, Abbas noted that the bill aims to increase revenue, promote responsible gaming practices, and align Nigeria’s gaming sector […]

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Economy

FAAC; Federal, State and LGCs Shares N1.678trn

Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils have shared a total sum of N1.678 trillion as February 2025 Federation Account Revenue. The revenue was shared at the March 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. The meeting was attended by the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi. The total revenue of N1.678 trillion comprised statutory revenue of N827.633 […]

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Featured

Unical Confers Doctoral Degreee On Unoma Akpabio ,Wike.

By Anayo Akwitti As part of the activities to celebrate the golden anniversary of the University of Calabar, the wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio was on Saturday, March 22, 2025 conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Education Management. The ceremony held at the main campus of the institution in Calabar, Cross River State also saw the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike awarded the honorary doctorate degree in Law. […]

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