Author: Ola Akinola
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Women group throws weight behind Accountant General, warns Directors against frivolous petitions
The Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein has been enjoined not to be distracted in the discharge of her duty but remain resolute in the face of challenges. A Civil Society Group, Nigeria Women Professional Alliances, (NWPA) gave the charge over the weekend during an interactive session with newsmen. Spokesperson for the…
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Tanimu, Social activist commends Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha for buying house for Nanny in FCT
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporter Barr. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been praised by Nigerian social activist and businessman Kazeem Tanimu for purchasing a new home for her nanny in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tanimu, a young organizer and supporter of good government throughout Nigeria, made the commendation during a conversation with journalists on Wednesday…
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Tinubu to Ministers: We Must Show Collective Trust, Transparency, Accountability in Our New Roles
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated 45 members of his cabinet, warning them that they owe Nigerians accountability, trust, and openness in the performance of their duties. Tinubu identified himself as the President at this moment in time as the driver of the renewed hope agenda, and hence Nigerians will be queuing behind and expecting…
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Corruption: Activist Tanimu reacts to Jackson Ude tweet on Bala Mohammed
Social activist and Public Affairs commentator, Kazeem Tanimu, has reacted to accusations of corruption against Gov.Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State by Jackson Ude, US-based investigative journalist and former A Director of Strategy and Communications, under President Goodluck Jonathan. In a recent series of tweets on his official twitter page; @jacksonpbn, Ude, who publishes Pointblank News,…
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Nollywood: Actors Guild appeals to stakeholders to assist Youth Educational Film Festival
Emeka Rollas (MON), the national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has urged participants in the creative business and the educational field to support the inaugural Youth Educational Film Festival (YEFF), which is set to take place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The YEFF is a film festival to showcase educational films…
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FG, Foundation Signs MOU on Tackling Acute Cancer Burden
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Medicaid Cancer Foundation, City Cancer Challenge Foundation (C/Can), and the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Health and FCT Administration have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address the challenge of Nigeria’s rising cancer burden. The historic agreement, which was signed in Abuja, includes the capital of…
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APC Chieftain Promises More Investment in Sporting Activities in FCT
A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former Senatorial aspirant of the party in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, declared her resolve to invest more in Sports as part of her efforts to unite residents of the nation’s capital. The APC Chieftain who is the organizer of the maiden Adedayo…
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Former FCT State Minister Applauds Tinubu’s Female Ministerial Nominees
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been praised for appointing intelligent and diligent Nigerians, particularly women, to serve as ministers. Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu made the congratulatory message available to journalists on Saturday in Abuja. The immediate previous Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) expressed joy at the inclusion of a Nigerian woman…
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President Bola Tinubu has sent 28 nominees to the Senate for screening , consideration as ministers in his cabinet.
The letter was delivered to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday’s plenary. Senate President Akpabio, who read the letter, said the communication was dated July 27. Prominent among the nominees are former governors Nyesome Wike, Nasir El-Rufai and David Umahi while the likes of acting…
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Groups beg Tinubu to enlist youths
The amalgamated Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (CAN), a non-profit, non-governmental, anti-corruption organisation, has called for the inclusion of the youthful Nigerian population into governance. The call is coming as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is about to constitute his cabinet and other organs of government since assuming the mantle of leadership. The amalgamated CSOs/NGOs said…