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The House of Representatives Committee on Urban Development has queried the change of name and ownership of a government financial institution from Urban Development Bank of Nigeria Plc to Infrastructure Bank Plc without legislative approval. The lawmakers also demanded details on how the bank was transformed, projects embarked on and funded by the bank, information…
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The Nigerian Army is flying its flag at half-mast to honour the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5, 2024, following a brief illness. The Army headquarters in Garki, Abuja, is visibly in mourning, with the lowered flag symbolising the deep loss felt across the military…
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The Kaduna State government has provided financial support and smartphones to 39 #EndBadGovernance protesters who were recently released from detention. Each of the protesters received N100,000 in cash, a new phone, and additional assistance during a reunion ceremony held on Wednesday at the Children Homes along Kauru Road in Kaduna. Governor Uba Sani, represented by…
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President Joe Biden called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory Wednesday and invited his Republican successor to hold a meeting in the “near future,” the White House said. In his call with Trump, “President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country…
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. The First Lady was accompanied on the visit by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia Ribadu. They were…