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When I came to Imo State, it was in the cemetery; I exhumed the body – Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has asserted that the state was in dire condition when he assumed office on January 15, 2020. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, June 14, Uzodimma stated, “When I came to Imo State, I met a moribund state, a state that was in distress. A state, I can even say, that was in the cemetery; I exhumed the body.“Can you imagine a state where I came as the governor and everybody absconded? No handover note. There was no compass for me to navigate the aircraft.”“When I came to Imo State,…
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Tinubu wants to see the receipts of student loans by September – Ministry of Education
During a press conference on Wednesday, June 14, the Federal Ministry of Education revealed that President Bola Tinubu has expressed his desire to witness the distribution of student loans during the September/October 2023/2024 academic session. Andrew David Adejo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, made this disclosure, emphasizing that the government is no longer able to fully cover the expenses of universities. “Whether we like it or not, the government can no longer foot the bill for universities. That is why we are doing private public partnership. The universities already have autonomy, they autonomy they are yet to have is…
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Nollywood actor Don Brymo dies at 56
Renowned Nollywood actor Don Brymo Uchegbu has sadly passed away. The 56-year-old actor is reported to have peacefully departed in his sleep last night. Actor Mayor Ofoegbu confirmed the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post shared on Thursday. Accompanied by a picture of the late actor, Ofoegbu wrote: “Plan for tomorrow but live for today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. “I wrote those lines on my WhatsApp status yesterday evening. My dear friend, my partner, Don Brymo Uchegbu, passed away in his sleep. “I received the shocking news this morning and took the step to verify it with his family. Oh,…
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Student Loan Act will be counterproductive, will send many students out of school – ASUU explains
According to the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the recently signed Student Loan Bill by President Bola Tinubu has the potential to force numerous students to drop out of school. Prof. Osodeke expressed this concern during a discussion with journalists on Wednesday, June 14. On Monday, Tinubu signed the bill, which he described as the fulfillment of one of his campaign promises. The objective of the bill is to provide tuition-free education to underprivileged students, with repayment required after graduation and securing employment. However, Osodeke argued that the law would adversely affect millions…
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President Tinubu suspends EFCC Boss, Bawa, hands over to Mohammed Abba
In order to facilitate a thorough investigation into his alleged misconduct during his tenure, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized the indefinite suspension of Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, from his position as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Reliable sources within the presidency have revealed that the suspension comes as a result of serious accusations of abuse of power made against Mr. Bawa. President Tinubu has instructed Bawa to immediately hand over the responsibilities of his position to the Director of Operations at the Commission. The Director of Operations will assume temporary oversight of the Office…
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”Tinubu is the First Nigerian President with a financial background. 419 businessmen will have to work hard to earn import duty exemptions, tax waivers” – Ben Murray Bruce
Senator Ben Murray Bruce has expressed that President Tinubu is the first Nigerian President to possess a financial background. In response to reports about certain monetary policies implemented by the Tinubu administration, Murray Bruce emphasized that the era of unscrupulous businessmen seeking import duty exemptions and engaging in fraudulent activities at the presidential villa has come to an end. In a tweet he shared, the former lawmaker wrote; ” ‘’President Bola Tinubu is the first President of Nigeria with a Financial background. Let me tell our 419 businessmen some hard truths. Your days of going to the villa at night…
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President Tinubu signs Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Nigeria Data Protection Bill. The Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023 establishes a legal framework to safeguard personal information and ensure the implementation of data protection practices in Nigeria. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), made this statement during the NDPD Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) validation workshop in Abuja, as reported by NAN. Former President Muhammadu Buhari sent the bill to the Senate and House of Representatives for consideration and approval on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, through a formal letter. As a result,…
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CBN grants banks freedom to trade forex at any rate
The Central Bank of Nigeria has allowed commercial banks to freely trade foreign exchange at any rate. The announcement comes after Godwin Emefiele’s suspension as CBN’s governor. Emefiele was suspended by President Tinubu last week and arrested by the DSS moments later.
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Tinubu is a man of action, we hope he will continue the work he is doing to make Nigeria better – Buba Galadima
Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has lauded President Bola Tinubu, referring to him as a proactive leader committed to improving Nigeria. Galadima expressed admiration for the decisions taken by President Tinubu, stating that they demonstrate his unwavering determination to enhance the well-being of the nation. Encouraging the President to continue in the same vein, the NNPP chieftain urged Tinubu to sustain the momentum in his efforts to uplift Nigeria. According to Galadima: “For those of us who have been in trenches in politics for the last 45 years, you will know that this…
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Court orders arrest of IGP, Usman Alkali
The National Industrial Court has issued an arrest order for the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, and the Force Secretary, AIG Hafeez Inuwa. This action comes in response to their alleged disobedience of a court order to reinstate certain police officers who graduated from Course 33, 34, and 35 of the police academy. The affected officers had approached Justice Oyebiola Oyewumi’s court to raise concerns about the alleged non-compliance with the court order by the IGP. They emphasized that since the judgment was delivered on April 19, 2022, the IGP and other defendants had failed to adhere to the…
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Nigerian man celebrates as his two wives deliver in less than 24 hrs
Sheshi Daudu Maza, a man hailing from Kwara State, is overjoyed as his two wives gave birth to babies within a few hours of each other. On Thursday, June 8, 2023, Hussaina, Sheshi’s first wife, delivered a baby girl. Shortly thereafter, on Friday, June 9, the second wife, Maryam, also gave birth to a baby girl. Sheshi, known to be a popular Nupe singer, took to his Facebook page to share the delightful news. He expressed his gratitude and wrote; “God’s blessing may come as a surprise, and how much u receive, depends on how much ur heart can believe.…
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Breaking: Benjamin Kalu emerges Deputy Speaker
The lawmaker representing the Bende federal constituency of Abia state, Benjamin Kalu has emerged as Deputy speaker of the House of Reps He won the highest number of votes to clinch the position.
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