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THE INSIDER: How Daniel Bwala was demoted as ‘presidential spokesman’ within 24 hours
The CableNews Daniel Bwala had barely announced himself as the new presidential spokesman when Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, issued a statement saying there was no “presidential spokesman” in that sense. To boot, Onanuga announced the re-designation of Bwala as special adviser on policy communication to the president —…
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2025 UTME: JAMB begins accreditation of CBT centres
Punch Newspaper The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has commenced the accreditation of Computer-Based Test centres ahead of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the accreditation process is a crucial step in preparation for the annual examination. According…
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Abducted Nurse Alice Loksha Escapes Boko Haram Captivity After Six Years
Kenneth Chigbu (C), Deputy Theatre Commander and representative of Theatre Commander, poses for a group photograph with Fayina Ali (2nd R) and Alice Loksha (R) at Army Barrack Maimalari Cantonment headquarter operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri on November 15, 2024. (Photo by Audu MARTE / AFP)
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Ondo Poll: APC Leads In 15 LGAs Announced So Far, Collation Resumes At 12 Noon
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has gone for a second recess after adding two Local Government Areas to the 13 results earlier announced. With the total of 15 LGAs announced so far, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is maintaining a strong lead in all, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) coming second. The collation…
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Just In: Supreme Court States Position on Suit Filed by 16 States Against EFCC (Full Report)
The Supreme Court has dismissed the suit instituted by 16 states of the federation against the Attorney-General of the Federation, challenging the constitutionality of the Acts establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other anti-corruption agencies. The other agencies are the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) and the…
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Naira Appreciates in Parallel, Depreciates in Official Market Against U.S Dollar
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,730 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,740 per dollar on wednesday. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,650.2 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,650.2 per dollar from N1,645.4 per dollar on…
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Tinubu Appoints Bwala As Special Adviser, Names Three New DGs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. Bwala’s appointment was contained in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga who also said Tinubu named three other persons as director-general of various agencies. “The Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media, Mr. Daniel Bwala is a…
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OAU : WHAT MANNER OF A PRO – CHANCELLOR?
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, is one of the first generation Universities in Nigeria. And since inception, highly distinguished Nigerians of impeccable characters who exhibited exceptional professionalism in their chosen carriers had, at one time or the other, been appointed as the Pro – Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the University. All of…
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ASUU Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot by World Bank, IMF, To Frustrate Public Varsities
Punch Newspaper The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Tuesday raised an alarm over a plot to sabotage the interest of public universities in the country. ASUU’s National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, at an event marking the 2024 ASUU’s Heroes Day in Abuja, also accused the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund of…
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Meet Oshiomhole’s son, Cyril nominated as commissioner in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has appointed Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, Health Commissioner-designate. Who is Cyril Oshiomole? Cyril, the son of Senator Oshiomhole, began his education at St. Anne’s Primary School and continued at Command Secondary School. He later attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). Cyril…
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