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Politics

February 21, 2024

Senate confirms Kelechi Ohiri as NHIA director-general

On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Kelechi Ohiri as the director-general of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).

Kelechi Ohiri and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
February 21, 2024

Tinubu appoints Kemi Nandap as comptroller-general of immigration

DCG Nandap takes over from Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose term in office expires on February 29, 2024.

KEMI NANDAP
February 21, 2024

Subsidy Removal: Senate tells Tinubu to stop planned electricity tariff hike

The Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to stop its planned electricity tariff increase via the planned withdrawal of electricity subsidy.

LANTERN IN DARKNESS; PREPAID METERS
February 21, 2024

Governor Adeleke launches N3.4 billion revolving cooperative loan

The loan scheme is expected to target 45,816 beneficiaries.

Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke
February 21, 2024

Reps committee assures NSCDC of support to protect national assets

Mr Ado-Doguwa said priority attention would be given to oil and gas assets to address oil theft and vandalism in the country.

Civil Defence officers
February 21, 2024

Senate confirms 17 nominees for appointment as commissioners of NPC

The report was presented by the chairman of the committee, Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi).

Nigerian Senate
February 21, 2024

Why police, SSS arrested chairman Abure: Labour Party

Abure was however arrested after the meeting by a combined team of DSS and Police officers. Abure, Ogbaloi and their aides were also manhandled.

February 21, 2024

Tinubu told to deal decisively with cabal plotting to ‘sink’ Nigeria

“The substantial issue is that there are some wicked personalities and organisations in the country that are ready to sink the nation.

President Bola Tinubu
February 21, 2024

South Africa sets May 29 for 2024 elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has determined May 29 as the date for this year’s national and provincial elections.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
February 21, 2024

Akure stands still as Akeredolu’s body arrives at Governor’s Office

The Ondo governor said Mr Akeredolu lived a fulfilled and well-spent life.

residents of Akure pays their last respects to late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu