FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Edo’s beacon of progress – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

In the realm of dynamic politics and progressive governance, few individuals can exhibit the remarkable drive and dedication of Rt. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu, the esteemed Deputy Governor of Edo state. Through his visionary style of leadership, Shaibu has become the beacon of hope, paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in the state. Born with an unwavering commitment …

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NYSC delists Zamfara from hosting orientation exercise

The Director-General of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Yushau Dogara Ahmed, has announced that Zamfara state will not hold the 2023 Batch ‘C’ orientation exercise. In an interview with TVC on Wednesday, he said, “Yes the orientation exercise will be carried out in all the orientation camps except in one State which is Zamfara State, we have looked at the …

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Army buries 22 soldiers, officers killed in Niger ambush (see full list) – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The Nigerian Army on Friday buried 22 of its personnel killed by terrorists in an ambush in Niger state.They were buried at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. Those present at the burial parade were Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Service Chiefs and family members of the deceased. The Defence …

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Obaseki berates FG’s palliative policy – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the federal government’s fuel subsidy removal policy has further improvised Nigerians and inflicted hardship and suffering on the people. Obaseki, who stated this in Benin City, said he was also shocked about government’s inability to plan and effectively respond to the fuel subsidy removal. The governor said he had raised the alarm …

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Company directors slam N10bn rights enforcement suit against IGP, 5 others – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The Directors of Paz Oil Nigeria Limited, Ibrahim Shehu Tenimu and Jemima Monosoko Shehu have slammed a N10 billion fundamental human rights enforcement suit against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Kwara state police Commissioner and four others over alleged violation of their fundamental rights without following due process of the law. Cited as respondents in …

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Minister lambasts contractor over Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Railway  – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The Minister of Transportation, Saide Ahmed Alkali, has expressed disappointment at the slow pace of work along the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri narrow gauge undergoing reconstruction and rehabilitation. The minister doubted the capacity of the contractor to complete the project in record time, describing the company handling the job as unserious. Alkali spoke in Port Harcourt on Friday, when he visited the …

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Increased investment in women empowerment’ll improve Nigeria’s GDP, UN Women regional director, Houinato – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

UN Women Regional Director for East Africa, West, and Central Africa, Maxime Houinato, has said that in order to bridge the multi-sectoral gender gaps in Nigeria and improve the standard of living for women and girls, there is need for the federal government to commit specific percent of national budgets and development funds to interventions that address gender disparity in …

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Natives want Tinubu’s appointees to deliver or resign  – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

A pro-Nigerian democracy group, The Natives has embarked on the slogan “All Eyes on Ministries and MDAs”, asking the recently inaugurated ministers to either perform to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda or resign from office. The Natives, which comprises of various ethnic, religions and cultural backgrounds with about 20 millions members across the country, vowed to focus on all …

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