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Alhaji Abdul-Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has affirmed the steadfast commitment of the company to maintain the selling price of cement at N3,500 per bag commencing from January 2024. Speaking to State House correspondents following a visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos country home, Rabiu assured the public of BUA’s dedication to…
Betty Anyanyu Akeredolu, the wife of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has said that she fell in “love at first sight,” when she met her husband.
In recent discussions among civil servants, concerns have surfaced regarding the exemption of university lecturers, represented by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). This exemption has ignited a wave of skepticism and debate among government employees, raising questions about the effectiveness and fairness of the…
The Nigerian Army, under the directive of the Army Council, has announced the promotion of a distinguished cadre of officers to the esteemed ranks of Major General and Brigadier General. The elevation, effective from December 21, 2023, encompasses the ascendancy of 47 Brigadier Generals to the rank of Major General and the advancement of 75…
The long-overdue payments owed to beneficiaries of the N-Power program by the former administration of President Muhammadu Buhari are finally being settled by the current government. According to Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the process of disbursing arrears commenced on Wednesday and will persist until every beneficiary receives their outstanding…
In a momentous move during the House’s plenary session, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker, unveiled a significant bill aimed at formalizing Nigeria’s apprenticeship scheme. This legislative stride aims to establish a robust legal framework for the National Apprenticeship Scheme, incorporating technology and hands-on training to bridge the country’s prevailing skills gap. The envisioned…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the government’s dedication to upholding freedom of speech and press as fundamental tenets essential for advancing democracy and delivering progress to the Nigerian populace. Idris made this assertion during the reception of officials from the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, as highlighted in…
A seminarian of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka in Enugu State identified as Tobechukwu Eze, has died in a fatal road accident one week to his ordination.
In a groundbreaking move, the Vatican has issued the “Fiducia supplicans,” a declaration that permits the blessing of same-sex couples, albeit without adopting any rites or implications resembling a marriage. This act of blessing does not signify the Church’s approval of these unions but rather represents a gesture of pastoral support without altering the doctrinal…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged the implementation of legislation targeting unexplained wealth to curb treasury looting in Nigeria. Olukoyede emphasized the global adoption of Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) by various nations but highlighted Nigeria’s lack of dedicated laws in this regard. Speaking at a…