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President Buhari approves new Appointment
President Mohammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr (Mrs) Sarah Omotunde Alade, as Special Adviser to the President on Finance and the Economy, domiciled in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning. This was according to a press release on Tuesday. Sarah Omotunde Alade acted briefly as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and retired as Deputy Governor of the CBN in 2017.
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FG orders NCC to reduce Data Cost.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami on Tuesday gave orders to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to work on modalities with other stakeholders in the industry in the next five working dates to reduce the price of data in the interest of Nigerians. The Minister said: ” I am urging the management of NCC to work towards reducing the price of data in Nigeria. It is too costly and people are complaining every day. “If you go to other countries, even countries that are not as largely populated as Nigeria, data prices are not this…
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In a Presidential System Of Government, the Chief of Staff is the assistant President – Akin Alabi
Federal lawmaker and owner of NairaBet, Oloye Akin Alabi has said that the position of a chief of staff is more powerful than the vice president in a presidential system of government saying he is the assistant president. The lawmaker was reacting to backlash from Nigerians on why it was Abba Kyari President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff that took the Deep Offshore Bill to the president in London for assent, instead of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to sign on his(Buhari) behalf. In a few tweets on Tuesday, the Reps member said it was only constitutional. See his tweet below:
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Since you have defeated Boko haram, send your Son to Maiduguri for NYSC – Reno tells Buhari
Reno Omokri a former presidential Aide to ex president Goodluck Jonathan has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to send his only son, Yusuf, to Maiduguri if he is sure he has defeated the dreaded Boko Haram sect as claimed. Omokri made this known via his Twitter handle on Monday. His tweet:
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“It is now impossible to stop kidnapping in Nigeria. It is now a Business – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that it will be almost impossible to stop kidnapping as it has been commercialized. Speaking during a visit by Rotary District Governor 9141 Nigeria at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Monday he said “It is now impossible to stop kidnapping in Nigeria. It is now a Business. It has been commercialised. It is now a major business. Everyone must partner with the Government to ensure that we reduce it to the barest minimum. But it cannot be totally eradicated.” Wike stated that those involved in kidnapping from security reports…
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“It is now impossible to stop kidnapping in Nigeria. It is now a Business – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that it will be almost impossible to stop kidnapping as it has been commercialized. Speaking during a visit by Rotary District Governor 9141 Nigeria at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Monday he said “It is now impossible to stop kidnapping in Nigeria. It is now a Business. It has been commercialised. It is now a major business. Everyone must partner with the Government to ensure that we reduce it to the barest minimum. But it cannot be totally eradicated.” Wike stated that those involved in kidnapping from security reports…
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Fani Kayode slams Custom CG over China Closed Border Statement
The CG of Custom, Hameed Ali had made a statement earlier saying because China closed their border for 40 years made them great today. Reacting to this in a series of tweets, Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode described him as one who is as dumb as he looks on his statement. See his tweets below:
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Femi Otedola becomes a Year Older Today
Nigerian Businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola turns 57 today. He is the former owner of Forte oil and has a Net worth of about US$300million.Happy birthday to him.
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Apostle Suleman speaks on standing Surety for Sowore
The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman says he is considering standing as surety for Omoyele Sowore convener of the Revolutionnow movement. Sowore has been in detention since August 5 when he was apprehend by DSS operatives. He was granted bail on the 4th of October with initial bail conditions included among others, N100million bail and N50million security deposit which was later slashed down to 100million. He has since been in custody being unable to meet the bail conditions. Speaking on Monday via his Twitter handle, Suleman said although Sowore has hurt many people, including himself,…
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Nigerians have a President whose Name can fetch good Things – Buhari’s Aide
Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide on media and publicity has said that Nigerians should be grateful that they have a president who is respected across the globe and whose name can fetch good things. The spokesperson who appeared as a guest on a Channels TV program defended Buhari on his incessant travels especially to those who argue that some of the trips have no use, that they are “not sightseeing trips (but) are justified by outcomes”. “In each of the trips, we try to let Nigerians know what the things the president has achieved; and so, we are making…
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I am Passionate about keeping London Safer- Khafi speaks on reinstatement by the Met police
Popular Nigerian TV reality show, Big Brother Housemate Khafi Kareem has been reinstated by the Met police. According to her, she met with her superior two weeks ago and was asked when she would be returning. She said, “Work has been really great, we’ve been speaking and communicating, they asked me when I’d be coming back to work. I’m not sure when I’m going to go back yet . I want to get back as soon as possible, I’m passionate about keeping London safer.” Khafi an indigene of Ekiti State, joined the force as a police constable in 2015.
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One Senator handles 300 NDDC contract – Acting Executive Director of NDDC projects
Acting Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) projects, Cairo Ojougboh has revealed that a sitting Nigerian senator is handling 300 of the commission’s project. Though he did not give a name said 120 of the contracts have been fully paid for, saying that the contracts are being investigated. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, he said the commission is owing N3 trillion in contract sum and that the ongoing forensic audit would help uncover how the debt was accrued. Ojougboh accused the unnamed senator of sabotaging the efforts of the interim committee. “Somebody who is particularly…
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