FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

APC youth leader begs Atiku to discontinue case against Tinubu in US Court

A youth leader of the All Progressives Congress, Hyde Kalu has asked the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar to drop his case pursuing the validity of President Bola Tinubuโ€™s educational qualifications in the United States. The APC youth leader in Abia State said that the call becomes necessary, โ€œbecause the …

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NCAA warns pilots, airline operators over hazardous weather conditions

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in dry season. This warning was contained in a press release by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the …

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Edoโ€™s beacon of progress โ€“ 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 โ€˜Cโ€™ orientation exercise. In an interview with TVC on Wednesday, he said, โ€œYes 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) โ€“ 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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ECOWAS youth council writes Tinubu, calls for collaboration โ€“ Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The Director of Education and Youth for the West African (ECOWAS) Youth Council, Amb. Peter Folajimi Buraimoh, has written an open letter to President Ahmed Tinubu on how the council and his administration can improve the standard of education in Nigeria. Amb. Buraimoh, in a letter he personally signed and made available to journalists, said, โ€œI am profoundly inspired by …

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Gusau hails Tinubu over appointment of Enoh as sports minister โ€“ Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The deployment of Senator John Enoh to the Ministry of Sports Development by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has been hailed by Engr. Ibrahim Shehu Gusau, insisting that the sector is poised for a โ€œRenewed Transformation,โ€ following the appointment of the Cross River-born politician to oversee the sports sector. Engr. Gusau in a thank you message to Tinubu on Friday, …

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Obaseki berates FGโ€™s palliative policy โ€“ Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the federal governmentโ€™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 governmentโ€™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 โ€“ 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 Railwayย  โ€“ 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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