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Defence Ministry to use 2023, 2024 budgets to end insurgency, terrorism – Minister
The Ministry of Defence intends to use its 2023 supplementary budget and part of its 2024 budget to end insurgency and terrorism simultaneously, the minister, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru, said in Abuja on Wednesday. “The purpose of the 2023 additional budget is to have simultaneous operations in all our theatres so we can end insecurity at
Mother, 9-day-old baby die in Ondo building collapse
A mother and her nine-day-old baby on Wednesday lost their lives in a collapsed building in Ondo State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened on Ayedun Street in Akure, the state capital, in the early hours of the day when the deceased and her baby were sleeping inside the one-storey building. Aside from the
Edo trains 7040 public, civil servants in one year
The Director General, John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy, Imuwahen Ajoonu, has disclosed that the academy trained about 7,040 civil and public servants within one year of its establishment. Ajoonu disclosed this in Benin at an Open House for journalists, social media influencers and online content creators. “Till date, the Academy has successfully trained 7040 civil
ASUU speaks on removal of universities from IPPIS platform
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday jubilated over the federal government’s directive to remove universities and other tertiary institutions from the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) payment platform. The union also called on the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to resolve all other pending issues that were raised in order to
FG to launch mortgage housing for diaspora Nigerians in 2024
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced that a mortgage housing scheme for Nigerians in the diaspora will be launched in February 2024. He expressed the Ministry’s willingness to support diaspora initiatives in the Housing and Urban Development space through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission for National Development. The Minister
Gov. Zulum plans to spend N340.5bn in 2024
He said the budget comprised N198.2 billion in capital expenditure and N142.3 billion in recurrent expenditures. Zulum said the budget would be financed from recurrent revenue of N206.8 billion from federal allocation and internally generated revenue. “The budget will also be financed by capital receipts of N128.8 billion, comprising of aids and grants as well
I’m half Fulani, says Kizz Daniel
Nigerian artiste, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has revealed that he is half Fulani. The Ogun-born star revealed this via his X handle on Tuesday. “So….I am half Fulani, half Yoruba,” he wrote. Many of Kizz Daniel’s admirers who responded in the comment section expressed shock. Kizz Daniel hails fans as ‘Buga’
CAF awards: NiDCOM hails Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie as diaspora icons
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has congratulated the trio of Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie for winning 2023 CAF Awards, describing them as great Nigerians ambassadors. In a congratulatory statement issued by NIDCOM Director of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the NIDCOM boss
US, Britain impose new sanctions on Hamas
The United States and Britain on Wednesday announced a fresh round of sanctions on Hamas over its deadly October 7 attack on Israel. The measure “targets key officials who perpetuate Hamas’s violent agenda by representing the group’s interests abroad and managing its finances,” the US Treasury Department said. The United States has been ratcheting up
Nasarawa begins contact tracing as diphtheria kills four children
Following the death of four children as a result of the diphtheria disease in Nasarawa State, the government, in conjunction with the World Health Organisation, has commenced contact tracing of children who had contact with the deceased. The state Health Educator, Mr Ishaya Amegwa, disclosed this during the state Social Mobilisation Technical Working Group meeting
NiMet predicts 3-day haziness, sunshine from Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted haziness and sunlight across the country from Thursday to Saturday. The weather forecast issued by NiMet in Abuja on Wednesday anticipated high dust haze conditions on Thursday over the northern region during the forecast period. NiMet forecast significant dust haze on Friday, with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km
NiMet predicts 3-day haziness, sunshine from Friday
CAF Awards: Senate canvasses more investments in sports development
The Senate has asked the Federal Government to increase investments in sports development throughout the country. The announcement followed the recent CAF awards, which saw Nigerian athletes win multiple honours. Senator Sumalia Kawu, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports Development, said on Wednesday in Abuja that the awards were “bold and big statements
CAF Awards: Senate canvasses more investments in sports development
Gov Abiodun approves immediate payment of slain finance director’s gratuity
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the immediate payment of the gratuity of the slain Director of Finance and Administration, Taiwo Oyekanmi, to cushion the effects of his death on his family. The governor made this known at Ibara Baptist Church on Wednesday, during the memorial service held in honour of the
Gov Abiodun approves immediate payment of slain finance director’s gratuity
Shettima pledges support for creative, entertainment industry
Vice President Kashim Shettima has thrown his weight behind the Nigerian creative and entertainment industry at a meeting with key industry stakeholders, led by the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, in Abuja on Wednesday. The Vice President also promised substantial support through the Investment in the Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE)
Shettima pledges support for creative, entertainment industry
Nigerian Army sacks brigade commander over invasion of police headquarters
Following the invasion of the Adamawa State Police Headquarters, the Nigerian Army has relieved Brig Gen Mohammed Gambo of his duties as the Commander of the 23 Armoured Brigade, Yola. DAILY POST reports that the invasion, which occurred last month, resulted in the tragic loss of lives, including army personnel and a police inspector. Gambo,
Nigerian Army sacks brigade commander over invasion of police headquarters
Alleged $2.3bn fraud: ‘I’m ready to testify in court’ – Obasanjo informs FG
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has declared his readiness to testify for Nigeria concerning former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, in the $2.3 billion disputed Mambilla power contract. Sunrise Power and Nigeria are at loggerheads at the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC, Paris, France, as the company alleges a breach of contract. Sunrise Power
Alleged $2.3bn fraud: ‘I’m ready to testify in court’ – Obasanjo informs FG
‘Why I keep my private life away from social media’ – Actress Zainab Balogun
Nollywood actress Zainab Balogun says she keeps her private life from social media to protect the people and things she values the most. The married actress said she yearns for those days when the private lives of celebrities were not made public. On her X handle, Balogun wrote: “Take me back to the days when
‘Why I keep my private life away from social media’ – Actress Zainab Balogun
‘I need prayers’ — Portable cries from his hospital bed
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable, has been admitted to the hospital. This is coming shortly after his return from his United States tour. Portable, in a now-trending post on his Instagram story on Wednesday, begged Nigerians to put him in prayer. Sharing a post of himself being attended to on a hospital
‘I need prayers’ — Portable cries from his hospital bed
Labour rejects Nigerian government’s plan to sell state-owned power transmission company
The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the planned privatisation of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN. NLC warned that selling the company would worsen the socio-economic conditions of Nigerians. This is following the Federal Government’s announcement to sell the company. President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, said the planned privatisation portends great danger to the
Labour rejects Nigerian government’s plan to sell state-owned power transmission company
Borno govt plans to spend N340bn in 2024
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, presented a budget of N340 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, out of which health, education, and works received major allocations. In the “Budget of Consolidation and Progress,” N198,293,223,000 was allocated for capital expenditure, while N142,326,613,000 was allocated for recurrent expenditure. Gov. Zulum noted: “The budget will
Borno govt plans to spend N340bn in 2024
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