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I and Abbas haven’t slept for days, we’re lobbying for support, says Ben Kalu

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Benjamin Kalu, an aspirant for the deputy speakership position in the House of Representatives, says he is enduring sleepless nights lobbying for support from members. Kalu spoke on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists after...

BREAKING: NLC declares nationwide strike over fuel subsidy

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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, declared a nationwide strike from Wednesday next week. The union disclosed this during its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held in the Federal Capital territory, Abuja. According to Channels...

I’ll assume office as chief of staff on June 14– Gbajabiamila

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Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing speaker of the house of representatives, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for appointing him as his chief of staff (CoS). Tinubu appointed Gbajabiamila to the position on Friday. In a...

We need to review minimum wage – Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has hinted at a review of the national minimum wage. Tinubu said the national minimum wage needs a review to reflect current realities. He spoke while receiving members of the Progressive Governors Forum...

President Tinubu appoints Gbajabiamila as chief of staff, Akume SGF.

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President Bola Tinubu has named Senator George Akume, immediate past Minister of Special Duties, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, as Chief of...

Let’s allow the system to work’ — Gbajabiamila speaks on speculation of his appointment...

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Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing speaker of the house of representatives, says those speculating his appointment as the chief of staff (COS) to President Bola Tinubu should allow the “system to work”. There were reports on...

Maritime workers to shut down port operations

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The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has announced plans to shut down port operations starting from Monday, June 5, 2023, citing the unwillingness of the management of shipping companies to discuss the welfare and...

“I’m still a virgin. I’m waiting for the perfect man,” 123-yr-old Kenyan woman ...

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A 123-year-old Kenyan woman, Theresa Nyirakajumba, has said she’s still single and a virgin because she hasn’t find the perfect man to share her life with. Speaking in a recent interview with Afrimax, Theresa said...

Gov.Alia swears in key officials of government.

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The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia Thursday, June 01, 2023 sworn in three key officials of his administration. The swearing in was done at the Old Banquet Hall of...

Benue Attack: DHQ Seeks Political Solution, Declines Comment On Alleged Troops’ Involvement

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declined comment on the controversies surrounding the attack on Iye community in Uvir council ward of Benue State. The Military High Command said the Benue crisis required political approach and...

Tinubu Has Ordered Palliatives To Cushion Effects Of Subsidy Removal – Kyari

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The group chief executive officer (GCEO) of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has ordered the putting in place of palliatives to cushion the effect of...

Gov. Alia Appoints CPS, SSG, CoS Others

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Governor Hyacinth Alia  of Benue State has appointed Prof Joseph Alakali as the new secretary to the state government and Hon. Paul Biam as chief of staff, government house while Mr. Moses Agbogbo Ode is...

Actress Shaffy Bello reveals reason she quit her 25-year-old marriage

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  Popular Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has explained to those who care to listen why she decided to quit her 25-year-old marriage which is blessed with children. The thespian who opened up during an interview with...

Just in : President Tinubu in a crucial meeting with Abass , Kalu at...

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President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu at the State House, Abuja. Recall that Abbas and Kalu have received the endorsement of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the...

President Tinubu meets Lawan, Gbajabiamila at the State House.

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This afternoon, Senate President Ahmad Lawan alongside the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. The meeting was...

Tinubu holds first security meeting with service chiefs

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held his first security meeting with the Service Chiefs led by the Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor, at the State House, Abuja. President Tinubu arrived at the Villa...

Fuel price will come down naturally, NNPC boss, Kyari allays fears of inflation

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Mele Kyari, group chief executive officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on Thursday allayed concerns of Nigerians over the country’s escalating prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol. The head...

Zamfara Gov, Dare, accuses Matwalle of stealing vehicles, TV sets from govt house

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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal Dare, has accused immediate past Governor, Bello Matawalle, of stealing 17 government vehicles as well as looting property including Television sets and cookers from the government house in his...

EFCC grills ex-gov Fayemi for alleged laundering of N4bn

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday quizzed the former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, for alleged money laundering to the tune of N4 billion, The PUNCH reports. The EFCC had last month...