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KUFANA YOUTHS APPREHEND SUSPECTED TRANSFORMER VANDALS, HAND OVER SUSPECTS TO POLICE. (PHOTO).

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 Kufana Youths Apprehend Suspected Transformer Vandals, Hand Over Suspects To Police The Executive Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Council, Hon. Dauda Madaki, has commended the vigilance and bravery of youths in Kufana community following the arrest of suspected transformer vandals in the early hours of Tuesday. The suspects, identified as Denis Reuben of Kurmin Ido, Haruna Ado of Kurmin Kwari, and another individual, were reportedly caught while allegedly attempting to steal transformer coils. Their arrest was carried out by a patrol team led by Mr. Samaila Akawu, alongside the community Youth Leader, Mr. Chris Lingo, and other vigilant youths. Following the arrest, the suspects were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and possible prosecution. Reacting to the development, Hon. Madaki praised the swift action of the community youths, describing their commitment to protecting public infrastructure as commendable and worthy of emulation. According t...
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FG REMAINS COMMITTED TO IMPROVE BORDER SECURITY.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

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 PRESS RELEASE  FG REMAINS COMMITTED TO IMPROVE BORDER SECURITY The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the government has made conscious efforts to improve border security, adding that it is important for national security. He said this when the Director of the United States Mission in Nigeria, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Mr. Jason Smith, paid a working visit to the Minister in Abuja during the week. According to the Minister; "An area that is very key is Border control. The Ministry is exclusively in charge of border control. And Border management is key to national security.  If you cannot control your border you will never be able to control the security of your nation." He commended the working relationship between Nigeria and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the United States Mission in Nigeria, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The Minister further solicited cooperation ...
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FG DOUBLES EFFORTS TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY IN NIGERIA.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 Press Release FG DOUBLES EFFORTS TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY IN NIGERIA In continued efforts to revamp the nation’s healthcare system and improve overall welfare and quality of life for all Nigerians through advanced food safety, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has launched the updated National Policy on Food Safety and Quality and its Implementation Plan 2023. The launch which was part of activities to commemorate the 2024 World Food Safety Day is an added strategic measuree to modernize and strengthen the national food safety control and management system in line with global best practices and standards. Speaking at a Ministerial press briefing held on Friday 7 June 2024, in Abuja, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, CON said that in line with the theme of the 2024 World Food Safety Day, “Food Safety: prepare for the unexpected” the Ministry was focused on preparedness which was evident in the One Health approach utilized in ...
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TINUBU BEST AMONG ALL PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES IN 2023,SAYS OKUPE.(PHOTO).

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 Tinubu Best Among All Presidential Candidates In 2023, Says Okupe A former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, has hailed President Bola Tinubu as the best among all the candidates who contested the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu emerged winner of that election, with Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party coming second and third respectively. Okupe, who was Peter Obi’s campaign director in the early stages of the campaigns, said hindsight has provided him the opportunity to realise that Tinubu is the best for the job. “Let me tell you, of all the people that actually ran for President in 2023, by the benefit of hindsight, Bola Tinubu is the best,” Okupe said on Friday. “I have seen Peter Obi, I have been with Atiku Abubakar, I also knew Bola Tinubu many years ago. I have not seen him in the last 7 to 8 years, that is not the point but he is the best in terms of capability, commitment and knowledge.” Okupe said Nigerians cannot judge ...
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'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!': EX-CAN PRESIDENT ASKS TINUBU TO STOP MULTIPLE TAXATION.(PHOTO).

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 ‘Enough Is Enough!’: Ex-CAN President Asks Tinubu To Stop Multiple Taxation A former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Samson Ayokunle, has asked President Bola Tinubu to stop multiple taxations by federal and state agencies on hungry Nigerians. Ayokunle, also a former President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, was a guest on a television programme on Friday. He urged the President to open up the economy of the country and mobilise investment into the agriculture and mining sectors to tap the goldmines locked up in them. “Let’s delve into other aspects of our economy. Nigeria is rich, let’s explore, not just taxing, taxing. If you tax people, people will die. If you continue to tax them and tax them, they will die and if people die without fulfilling their life ambition, you will be held responsible. “I know that the present President wants to help Nigerians but he should stop adding tax to tax but enough is enough. How will people survive? How will pe...
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LET EVERY GOVERNOR DECIDE MINIMUM WAGE FOR HIS STATE- OKUPE.(PHOTO).

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 Let Every Governor Decide Minimum Wage For His State – Okupe A former presidential aide, Doyin Okupe, has faulted the national minimum wage Act which mandates governors of all the Nigerian 36 states to pay a uniform minimum wage to the workers in their various states. Okupe, who was a guest on a television programme on Friday, said all governors should be allowed to decide on their own the amount they can pay. “We should not make laws that is un-encompassing that makes it compulsory for all governors in the federation to obey them. They are sub nationalities on the own. “I mean for instance, if you pay a minimum wage in Lagos, why should I pay that in Sokoto? Let every governor decide for his own state by his own people that this is what I can afford,” Okupe said. He said what the President should concern himself about is the Federal Government and allow the states and the labour unions at the state level to agree on minimum wage. For several months, there have been a back and for...
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RIVERS GOVT APPROVES N19.5BN FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF DEMOLISHED ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS.(PHOTO).

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 Rivers Govt Approves N19.5bn For Reconstruction Of Demolished Assembly Chambers The Rivers State Government has approved the sum of N19.5 billion for the reconstruction of the State Assembly Chambers that was demolished by the government in the wake of the political crisis in the state. The approval was given in the State Executive Council Meeting held on Friday evening at the government house in Port Harcourt. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Special Projects, Dr Rowland Obed-Whyte, said the contract was awarded to Monier Construction Company Nigeria Limited (MCC) at the cost of N19, 566, 621, 284. 24 Kobo. He said the projected will be completee in 9 Months. He said the new Assembly Complex is made up of about 34 en suite offices on a two storey building with elevator, gallery, meeting rooms and conference hall. He added that the specification of the project includes the renovation and refurbishing of some other st...
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WHY I DIDN'T USE BONIFACE AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA - FINIDI.(PHOTO).

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 Why I didn’t use Boniface against South Africa – Finidi Nigeria’s head coach, Finidi George, has shed light on his decision not to field Victor Boniface in Friday night’s encounter against South Africa. Despite the promising striker’s potential inclusion from the bench, Finidi explained that the circumstances on the field of play prompted a change in plans. “We thought about bringing him in, he was supposed to come in, but when we had Ajayi complain that he couldn’t continue, we had to reverse that,” Finidi acknowledged in a post-match interview on Friday. The coach noted a tactical shift, ultimately leading to Boniface’s exclusion from the match. However, Finidi was quick to reassure fans that the talented forward’s opportunity may still come. “We have another game definitely if he’s up and doing he’s going to play,” he stated. Addressing the criticism and demands from some quarters regarding player selections, Finidi emphasised the importance of on-field performance over externa...
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