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LG autonomy desirable –Gov Ahmed

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has lent his voice to the agitation for local government autonomy, saying that such calls deserve a definitive statement. Speaking during a courtesy call on him by the National Vice-President of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Patrick Igwe at Government House, …

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Corruption war: Enugu recovers N21 million from ghost teachers in 3 months **Offers employment to 50 physically-challenged persons

Enugu state government has made another breakthrough in its on-going efforts to rid the state’s public service of ghost workers, recovering in the latest exercise, N21m from ghost teachers in its Post-Primary School Board (PPSMB) within three months. However, on a positive note, the state government has decided to offer …

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Buhari administration assures on timely release of ecological fund; Promises farmers 4 million fertilizers before end of the year

President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration will ensure the timely release of the Ecological Fund to States to address pressing ecological challenges in their localities. Speaking at the weekend on Hannu Ya Dawa, an audience participation programme on Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Kaduna, the Senior Special Assistant to the President …

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ECA protests heavy military equipment deployment, re-launch of “Operation Python Dance” in S/East

From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Eastern Consultative Assembly (ECA), an Igbo pressure group, has tackled the Federal Government over the fresh military operation code named “Python Dance II.” The group also condemned the deployment of heavy military equipment to the South East geo-political zone of the country at a time Fulani …

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Minister visits arts exhibition, restates commitment to lifting Creative Industry

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Friday visited the ongoing African Arts and Craft Expo in Abuja, during which he inspected all the pavilions of the Exhibitors from across the country and many African nations. The Minister, who was with the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, …

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Constituency Projects: NASS, stakeholders endorse technology-enabled engagement

   The National Assembly has acknowledged the need to scale up engagements and broad-based participation of citizens in the design and implementation of constituency projects in the country through the use of mobile application technology. The position of the legislature tallies with a firm position canvassed by other critical stakeholders …

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ICSC thumbs up Yoruba nation for adoption of restructuring; Calls for probe of allegations against IGP

From: Madu Ezenoha, Enugu Igbo Civil Society Coalition (ICSC), a civil society group, has commended the Yoruba nation for the recent historic and successful Yoruba Summit and for endorsing the restructuring of Nigeria. The group in a communiqué signed by Prof Obasi Igwe, National Coordinator, and Mazi Ikechukwu Bizmarck Oji, …

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Alleged diversion of relief materials: I don’t mind being jailed for protecting government property – Gombe SEMA Secretary

The embattled Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Danlami Arabs Rukujei recently arrested by the EFCC for diverting materials meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the State, has owned up to his action but says he had to sell the perishable materials to avoid …

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Leo Stan Ekeh to chair News Express 5th Anniversary Lecture

  Serial ICT entrepreneur Leo Stan Ekeh has been announced as Chairman of the News Express 5th Anniversary Lecture scheduled to hold at Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The announcement was made via a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, signed by News Express Publisher Isaac Umunna. “We are honoured …

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