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FG Commences Sale Of Rice For N40,000 Only, Says Nothing For Those Without NIN
The Federal Government has said only public servants with duly registered National Identification Numbers (NIN) will be allowed to purchase as it flags off the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari while flagging off the exercise, said the move is to curb racketeering, and is part of efforts to...
“Make Your Vote Count” – Former PFN President Tells Christians
A former national president of PFN, Reverend Felix Omobude, on Thursday, emphasized to Christians in Edo State that the INEC count votes. He encouraged the electorate to use their Permanent Voter’s Cards to actively participate in the democratic process and elect the leader of their choice in the September 21 governorship election. Omobude called on the people of Edo to vote...
NIN Required To Buy 50kg Bag Of Rice At N40,000 – Federal Government
The Federal Government has announced that only buyers with National Identification Numbers (NIN) would benefit as it commenced the sale of 30, 000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, stated during the flag-off ceremony on Thursday,...
Dr. Monday Ubani To Mark 60th Birthday With Book Presentation, Akpabio, Otti, Others Invited
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani is set to mark his 60th birthday anniversary with the public presentation of his new book. The event will also feature his official investiture as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The official presentation of the book titled, "The Story of Legal And Human Rights Activism" will attract the presence of...
Insecurity In Our Region Must End Now, Northern Nigeria Stakeholders Spit Fire
Following a high-level meeting with Northern stakeholders-including former state governors, ministers, service chiefs, National Assembly members, retired senior public officers, academics, professionals and other patriotic citizens-the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for urgent action to end the ongoing security crisis in Northern Nigeria. Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, read a communiqué issued after the Board of...
“Brace Up For More Petrol Pump Price” — NNPCL Official
The NNPCL officials has advised Nigerians to prepare for more fuel scarcity following the recent hike in the pump price of petroleum products. The Executive Vice President of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (Downstream), Adedapo Segun, made this statement during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday. Segun emphasised the importance of creating a perfectly competitive market to ensure...
Sokoto State Governor Passes Vote Of Confidence On Matawalle
Gov. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto has described Minister Bello Matawalle as a dependable hand whose visit would bring lasting peace North West zone. Director (Information and Public Relations), Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike said in a statement that the Sokoto governor said this when he received a delegation led by the junior minister at the Government House, Sokoto. Ogubike disclosed that the...
“Reverse Petrol Prices Now” – Reps Minority Calls
The Minority caucus of the House of Reps. calls for immediate reversal of the recent increase in petrol prices, to reduce the masses suffering. The caucus in a statement on Thursday, said the unilateral action of increasing the price of Premium Motor Spirit disregards the principles of transparency, accountability, and fairness, which should guide decisions affecting the lives of the...
DSS Spokesperson Peter Afunanya Redeployed After 8 Years
The Department of State Services (DSS) has redeployed its Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya. Afunanya replaced Marilyn Ogar as the DSS spokesperson in 2015 after her removal. Disclosing his redeployment during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Afunanya, however, didn’t state his new assignment. “Beginnings also end. It’s goodbye. It’s a good night and yet a good morning....
Reps Committee Tours Masters Energy Metering Company In Uturu (PHOTOS)
The House of Representatives Committee on Power has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of Masters Energy Metering Company located in Masters Industrial City in Onuaku, Uturu Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. The tour at the facility on Tuesday was led by the Chairman of the committee and the Member Representing Ika North East and South Federal Constituency Hon...
