September 24, 2024
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Tinubu declines assent to bill seeking tenure elongation for legislative officers
By Olamilekan Adigun President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to a bill seeking to extend the tenure of service of legislative officers at the National Assembly, as well as the 36 state Houses of Assembly from 35 to 40 years and their retirement age from 60 to 65 years. This was conveyed in a letter […]
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Birthday: Governor Adeleke Felicitates Foremost Osun Monarch, Oba Adedokun Abolarin
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has extended his warm congratulations to His Royal Majesty, the Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba (Dr.) Adedokun Abolarin on the occasion of his birthday, praising his tremendous contribution to the promotion of human capital development and the growth of Osun state. Governor Adeleke, in a congratulatory message issued by […]
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Again, CBN increases interest rate
By Olamilekan Adigun The Central Bank of Nigeria has again increased the benchmark lending rate to 27.25 per cent The Monetary Policy Committee of CBN agrees on the increase during a meeting in Abuja. The committee also retains asymmetric corridor to +500 and -100, raised cash reserve ratio from 45 per cent to 50 per […]
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Edo guber results manipulated – Yiaga Africa
One of the accredited observers of Saturday’s off-cycle governorship election in Edo State, Yiaga Africa, has disclosed that the election results was manipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Yiaga Africa said the poll failed integrity test, as there was widespread manipulation of results. The organisation in its post-election statement, co-signed by Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, […]
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Kogi Assembly seek EFCC chairman’s removal, accuse him of attempt to assassinate Yahaya Bello
By Olamilekan Adigun The Kogi State House of Assembly has alleged the the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, of attempt to assassinate the former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. This was as they called for the immediate removal of the EFCC chairman. According to the House, the call was […]
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Pro-Fubara caretaker Chairmen dump PDP for APP
The political saga in Rivers State took another turn on Monday as Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State defected to the Action People’s Party. Their defection was coming ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government elections in the state. Fubara and Wike, who is the governor’s predecessor, have been […]
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Mob set man ablaze for killing brother
A man identified as Odion has been set on fire by angry mob after he allegedly killed his elder brother over family issues. The incident occurred at the Iyekhe community, Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West LGA of Edo State. The suspect was said to have shot his elder brother, identified as Braimah Rasheed, […]
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Governor Adeleke reduces workdays for Osun civil servants, extends palliative payment
In response to high transportation costs, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved re-scheduled working days for various categories of civil servants and an extension of payment of palliatives for public servants for the next two months. The approval which was contained in a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, was […]