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Ben Ayade: Prominent Nigerian Governor Announces defection to ruling APC

Olorungbotemi May 20, 2021 0 Comment

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River state has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). VAM News gathers that the governor made the announcement on Thursday...

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National

House Of Reps Takes Bold Decision On Bill to Impeach Nigerian President in 30 Days

Olorungbotemi May 20, 2021 0 Comment

A bill seeking to impeach a Nigerian president for failure to appoint ministers within 30 days upon assumption of office has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation titled, the...

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National

Malami Talks Tough, Says Banning Open Grazing Is Like Banning Sale Of Spare Parts

Olorungbotemi May 20, 2021 0 Comment

Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has stated that the resolve to ban open grazing by southern governors is equivalent to prohibiting spare parts trading in the north. Recall that southern governors last Tuesday resolved...

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National

Fight Against Corruption Takes New Dimension As FEC Approves N805m For EFCC Headquarters

Olorungbotemi May 20, 2021 0 Comment

The sum of N805 million has been approved by the federal executive council (FEC) for the procurement of equipment to enhance security at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in...

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Local News

Kaduna Mass Sack: El-Rufai Talks Tough as NLC Suspends Strike, Gives Condition for Negotiation with Labour Leaders

Olorungbotemi May 20, 2021 0 Comment

Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state, has vowed that his administration would not honour a meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) unless electricity is restored in his state, Premium Times...

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Sanwo-Olu Launches Cashless ‘First And Last Mile’ Bus Scheme On It, Photo Emerges

Olorungbotemi May 19, 2021 0 Comment

Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched the ‘First and Last Mile’ bus scheme in the state. The launch took place on Tuesday at the Sports Ground, Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The...

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Business National

Oil Companies Get Ultimatum To Leave Niger Delta Region

Olorungbotemi May 18, 2021 0 Comment

The Ijaw Youth Council has given the international oil companies (IOCs) operating in the Niger Delta an ultimatum to vacate the region. The council said the notice is in line with the 30...

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National

President Buhari Asks Senate To Approve Fresh $2.18 Billion Loan, Gives Reason for Borrowing Funds

Olorungbotemi May 18, 2021 0 Comment

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Nigerian Senate to approve an external loan of 2.18 billion dollars. The president’s request was contained in a letter read by the Senate president, Ahmed Lawan, during...

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National

Nigeria’s Inflation Falls, First Time In 21 Months

Olorungbotemi May 17, 2021 1 Comment

Nigeria’s inflation rate reduced by 0.05 per cent in April compared to what obtained in March, the National Bureau of Statistics said in a report Monday. The bureau said while inflation rate stood...

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National

Presidency Makes Stunning Revelation, Says 476 Online Sites Set Up to Fight Govt Uncovered

Olorungbotemi May 17, 2021 0 Comment

The Federal Government says it has uncovered about 476 online publication sites dedicated to daily churning out of fake news to fight the government. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai...