Ghana’s new President Nana Akufo-Addo pledged to cut taxes to boost the economy at his swearing in ceremony on Saturday, whilst also promising to protect the public purse by getting value for money on services. Akufo-Addo, 72, defeated incumbent John Dramani Mahama in peaceful elections a month ago, a rare peaceful transfer of power in a region plagued by political …
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has retired. Pastor Adeboye, today saturday 7th January, 2017 named a new General Overseer (GO), Pastor J.O Obayemi, as his his successor, ahead of his 75th birthday on 2 March. The new GO is Pastor Joshua Obayemi was appointed the new GO at the Annual …
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday enjoined faith-based organisations in the country to shun rumours that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was moving to Islamise Nigeria. He told religious leaders after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Student Christian Movement of Nigeria (SCM) in his office, that they should dwell on facts. Recall that before the election in …
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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed happiness over the recovery of another Chibok schoolgirl, Rakiya Abubakar, in the Alagarno area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Rakiya Abubakar is one of the girl’s abducted from Chibok community, Borno State by the Boko Haram insurgency on April 14, 2014. So far, 22 girls had been recovered and had been reunited …
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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigerian Army and the Police Force to take decisive measures that would bring an end to the recurring acts of violence and destruction in the Southern part of Kaduna State. The directive given last week saw the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Abubakar Idris visiting the region on Saturday and Sunday to assess the situation …
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Another Chibok girl,Rakiya Abubakar and her six-month-old baby. have been reportedly rescued by troops of 27 Brigade around Alagarno area near Ajigin in Damboa LGA. Rakiya Abubakar was one of over 200 schoolgirls abducted from the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok in April 2014, army spokesman Sani Usman said in a statement. He said soldiers had “during investigation of arrested …
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By Lisa Ferdinando – DOD News WASHINGTON — Defense leaders hailed the commitment and accomplishments of departing commander in chief President Barack Obama in a formal military ceremony as he closes out his presidency. Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted the armed forces full honor review farewell ceremony …
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Democratic senators flag eight of president-elect’s picks and are pushing for more time for confirmation hearings In a new era of Republican-led governance, there is little Democrats can do to prevent Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees from being confirmed. But that won’t stop them from trying. Democratic senators are targeting eight of Trump’s cabinet nominees whom they view as particularly “troublesome” …
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By Oladipo Airenakho Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said the continuous coexistence of Nigeria, as a nation was attributable to the huge contributions of ex-service men, assuring them of the state government’s support. The governor said this at the launch of the `emblem appeal fund’ at the 2017, Armed Forces Remembrance day celebration on Thursday at Urhokpota Hall, …
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N4.6 billion for the purchase of new fire-fighting equipment to contain fire incidents in the country. The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Danbazau, gave the indication at a joint State House Media briefing with the Aviation Minister, Alhaji Hadi Sirika. Danbazau said there was an appropriation of about N5.2 billion for …
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