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Wike approves payment of pension arrears, gratuities in Rivers

Akanji Philip June 15, 2022 0 Comment

After persistent protests by Pensioners in Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of outstanding gratuity, monthly pension, arrears, and death benefits of retirees in the state public service. A...

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Breaking: FG orders Twitter, Tik Tok, others to appoint country reps

Akanji Philip June 14, 2022 0 Comment

The National Information Technology Development Agency has disclosed that interactive computer service platforms and Internet intermediaries are required to fulfill certain conditions in running their services in Nigeria. These conditions are stated in...

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National Politics

2023 Presidency: Moghalu quits ADC after presidential primary defeat

VAM News June 13, 2022 0 Comment

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has quit his Action Democratic Congress (ADC) membership. Moghalu, in a letter dated June 13th and addressed to the party’s national chairman, faulted...

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National

Three military officers faint at Eagle Square parade: Democracy Day

Akanji Philip June 13, 2022 0 Comment

Three military officers who were participating in the Democracy Day Parade, on Monday, slumped at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Having stood for hours on one spot under the scorching sun, they were believed...

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Buhari: Nigeria owes Abdulsalami Abubakar debt of gratitude

Akanji Philip June 13, 2022 0 Comment

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 80th birthday, June 13, 2022. The president, in a statement by his spokesman,...

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2022 Amirul Hajj: Matawalle appoints Zamfara Speaker

Akanji Philip June 13, 2022 0 Comment

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of State House of Assembly Speaker, Alhaji Nasiru Magarya, as Amirul Hajj (leader of Hajj pilgrims) of the state for the 2022 Hajj. ...

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Buhari reportedly delivers verdict on Tijjani Aliyu Minister of State, FCT

Akanji Philip June 13, 2022 0 Comment

President Muhammadu Buhari has described Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory as a role model and a confirmation that Nigerian women can achieve anything they set their...

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National

MUST READ: Long walk of democracy

Akanji Philip June 13, 2022 0 Comment

It has been 23 years since the patriots, dedicated to the welfare of the country’s population, fought valiantly for the country’s democracy. With the establishment of a civilian government in 1999, these patriots...

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National

President Buhari meets Amaechi, Lawan in Aso Rock Villa

Akanji Philip June 13, 2022 0 Comment

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday evening at the Aso Rock Villa, met separately with former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; both of whom were presidential...

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National

Nigerians experience blackout as national grid collapses again

VAM News June 13, 2022 0 Comment

The national grid has once again experienced system failure, resulting in nationwide blackout since 6.49pm on Sunday. According to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), the development was responsible for the current power outage being...