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Why NDLEA burns seized cocaine, other illicit drugs – Malami

Why NDLEA burns seized cocaine, other illicit drugs – Malami

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has justified the burning of cocaine and other illicit drugs seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). NDLEA’s recent revelation of seizing and setting ablaze cocaine weighing 1.8 tonnes and valued at over N194 billion set off a barrage of criticisms. The cocaine, set ablaze at the NDLEA Seme…

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ASUU members received their rightful salary in October – FG

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu

The Federal Government has said members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU received their rightful salary in October, which was paid in pro-rata basis.

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, stated this while briefing correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Federal Government also denied the allegation that it has indirectly made Nigerian lecturers causual workers by paying them half salary in October, saying that nobody can make them casual staff.

Recall that the, called off the eight month strike it embarked on February 14 this year on October 14 and was paid the October salary based on the number of days they worked.

ASUU called off the strike as a result of the judgment by the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, NICN, that ordered the union to go back to work before it could entartain its pending case.

Angered by the payment of half salary, ASUU has embarked on protest in different universities to express their dissatisfaction with the government decision not to pay them full in October.

But despite protestations from ASUU over pro-rata October salary payment, the federal government on Wednesday insisted that the lecturers were paid what was due them

The government also insisted that the lecturers would not be paid for work not done.

Responding to the allegation made by the President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodoke, suggesting that paying the lecturers on pro-rata basis was a ploy to make them casual workers, the Minister remarked that government has no such plan.

“Nobody can make University lecturers casual workers,” he said.

When told that the lecturers were threatening a one-day action to protest government’s action, Adamu said he was not aware.

He was also mum when asked to comment on the agreement the union entered into with government.

However, a source in the Ministry of Education has debunked claims in some quarters that the Federal Government entered into an agreement with ASUU.

The source said, “I do know that the government entered into agreement with the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), before they suspended their strike, but I am not sure that there was an agreement with ASUU.

“Remember that ASUU only called off the eight months strike because of the court judgment.”

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Long overdue – APC chieftain, Nwosu backs adoption of Oronsaye Report by Tinubu

An All Progressive Congress, APC chieftain, Uche Nwosu says the implementation of the Steven Oronsaye report by President Bola Tinubu was long overdue. DAILY POST recalls that the Federal Executive Council on Monday adopted the Oronsaye report, which suggested the restructuring and rationalisation of Federal agencies, parastatals and commissions. The adoption came twelve years after the report was submitted during the administration of the former president, Goodluck Jonathan. Reacting, in a statement he issued on Tuesday, Uche Nwosu, a former Chief of Staff in Imo State, urged the committee set up to implement the adoption to hit the ground running without further delay. According to him, the FEC’s decision was informed by the need to enhance efficiency in the federal service and reduce the cost of governance. “The delay in the implementation of the recommendations of the Steve Oronsaye panel on the restructuring and rationalisation of Federal agencies, parastatals and commissions is long overdue”. “I expect the eight-man committee, which has a 12-week deadline to ensure that the necessary legislative amendments and administrative restructuring needed to implement the reforms are effected in an efficient manner and hit the ground running. “No doubt, Nigeria operates one of the world’s most bloated federal civil services and only visionary leadership in the class of President Tinubu could have faced the rhythm and taken the Bull by the horns to do what the FEC has recommended, in the interest of all”. Read the full article

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See full list of agencies, commissions, parastatals to be scrapped, merged, relocated, subsumed

The Federal Government, during the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting on Monday reached the decision to scrap some agencies, commissions and parastatals of the Federal government. The FEC also agreed to merge, subsume and relocate some of the agencies, commissions and parastatals in order to reduce the cost of governance. Here are the agencies, commissions and parastatals…

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Federal Executive Council Approves N9.6 Billion for Workers' Life Assurance Renewal

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted approval for the disbursement of N9.6 billion to renew the Group Life Assurance covering federal government employees. This decision, disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, follows discussions initiated by a memo from Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. President Bola Tinubu, presiding over the 2024 FEC meeting in Abuja, sanctioned the allocation of approximately N9.6 billion to 12 local insurance firms. These funds are designated to provide coverage for federal workers in case of unforeseen eventualities during the course of their duties. Idris emphasized that this annual cover is a standard practice by insurance companies to safeguard workers and their families from the financial burden of unexpected circumstances. The approval shows the government's commitment to recognizing the contributions of every employee, fostering increased efficiency, productivity, and enhanced service delivery to the people of Nigeria. Student Loan Program to Commence in January, Confirms Minister of State for Education Dr Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State for Education, confirmed that the student loan program is on track to commence in January as planned. He assured that a functional website is already operational for eligible students interested in applying. The inclusion of funding in the 2024 budget demonstrates the government's unwavering commitment to this cause. Sununu emphasized the provision of guidelines to standardize the quality of training on local campuses, ensuring parity with the parent institution abroad. He highlighted that this policy not only promotes educational quality but also contributes to saving scarce foreign exchange, redirecting it towards national development. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier announced the initiation of the student loan distribution during the opening session of the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja earlier this year. The program, established under the "Access to Higher Education Act, 2023," aims to provide interest-free education loans for Nigerians pursuing tertiary education, alleviating challenges faced by students and parents. The initiative is a response to concerns raised about tuition fee increases in certain higher education institutions. Read the full article

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By • Olalekan Fagbade JUST IN; Nigerians will soon enjoy improved power supply — Federal Govt assures The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that Nigerians will soon start enjoying improved power supply across the country. This was even as he stated that the totality of the re-enacted electricity act has changed the entire landscape of the power sector. The Minister disclosed this at the 3rd edition of the Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria annual workshop in Abuja on Thursday. 00:00 / 01:28 Copy video url Play / Pause Mute / Unmute Report a problem Language Share Vidverto Player Related Posts Legal Council approves Anchor varsity’s law programme Lafia Catholic Diocese ordains 10 new Priests Activists proffer solution to gender based-violence in Kogi According to him, the 2023 Electricity Act has liberalised electricity generation, transmission, and distribution while also empowering states, organisations, and even individuals to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity. He noted that the key part of the 2023 Electricity Act is the development of the Integrated National Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan. “We are working with the National Council on Power (NCP) to develop and send the implementation strategy to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval,” he said

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President Tinubu Bans His Son, Seyi, Other Unauthorized Persons From Attending FEC Meetings (Video)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has banned his son, Seyi and other unauthorized persons from attending the Federal Executive Council FEC meeting in the council chambers. ’Last week, I noticed the undue access of people sneaking in and out of this council. I saw the photograph of my son, Seyi, sitting behind there. That is not acceptable. I will announce to you those to be here with my consent. Hadiza Bala Usman-SA Policy, Bayo Onanuga- Information and Strategy, Hakeem Muri-Okunola-Principal Private Secretary and Damilotun Aderemi-Private Secretary. Those are the people I granted exceptions to be here when we are conducting the business of the nation. Unless I sent for you, don't come'' he said Watch the video of the President speaking below; Read the full article

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Buhari approves N28 billion for infrastructure in Abuja district

Buhari approves N28 billion for infrastructure in Abuja district

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N28 billion for the provision of roads and other infrastructure in the Wasa District of Abuja. The Abuja minister, Mohammed Bello, said this while addressing journalists at the end of Wednesday’s meeting of the council, chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari. ALSO READ: Abuja residents to pay for infrastructure, Minister says “I presented as memo…

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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Tuesday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Monday, approved the adoption of the Oronsaye Report aimed at the reduction of cost of governance, for implementation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to journalists during a media briefing after the FEC meeting, which was presided over by President Bola Tinubu. 2. The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has suspended the sale of seized food items after a stampede claimed lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State last Friday. Spokesperson for the Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this in a statement on Monday. 3. A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 19 for ruling on a fresh bail application filed by the detained leader of the prescribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Binta Nyako chose the date on Monday, February 26, after taking arguments from lawyers to parties at the resumed hearing in the terrorism case brought against Kanu by the federal government. 4. The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on Monday urged the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to shelve its planned industrial action and embrace dialogue with the federal government. A statement by NANS Senate president, Akinteye Afeez said the impact of the strike on academic activities would be particularly devastating for students, who are already grappling with various challenges within the educational system. 5. The Southwest conference of speakers has advocated the immediate creation of state police and devolution of powers to address the hydra-headed insecurity and other socio-economic challenges facing the country. The speakers, in a communique signed and made available to journalists after their meeting held in Ikogosi-Ekiti, said more power should be given to the sub-nationals to further enable them to deliver dividends of democracy to the people. 6. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, says registration for its 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, ended on Monday, Feb. 26. The board made this known in its Weekly Bulletin of the Office of the Registrar in Abuja. The 2024 exercise began on Monday, Jan.15, in over 700 Computer Based Test, CBT, centres nationwide. 7. No fewer than seven people were reportedly killed in a rival cult clash that rocked North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi, Benue State. The severity of the clash, according to an eyewitness, forced the market located around the area to close for business. According to a source, the clash was between Black Axe and Red Axe cult groups. 8. The Federal Government on Monday said it would extend its social security payment net to graduates with qualifications from NCE and upwards. Addressing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, disclosed that the programme would see unemployed Nigerian youths being paid stipends. 9. Scores of youths, on Monday, hit the streets of Lagos State to protest against the soaring prices of foodstuff and the high cost of living in the country. The protesters voiced their displeasure over what they described as hardship and suffering under President Bola Tinubu, threatening to go on a nationwide action if the suffering persists. 10. No fewer than 51 illegal miners and three suspected telecom mast vandals have been arrested by operatives of the FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu disclosed this at the Command’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Read the full article

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Underperformance will not be tolerated, Tinubu tells ministers

President Bola Tinubu, Monday at the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), charged ministers to look beyond titles and offices and stay focused on the day-to-day task of their individual and collective contributions to the transformation of the economy for the upliftment of Nigerian households. The President told the new ministers that the hopes and aspirations of 200 million…

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Kaduna Forum Warns Against Convening FEC Meeting Without A Minister Representing Kaduna

   By; KATO P. LADAN, Kaduna A group, Amalgamated Kaduna Peoples Forum has tasked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to in fairness to Kaduna State, ensure that a ministerial nominee from the state is appointed, screened and sworn-in before the first Federal  Executive Council (FEC) is convened.They expressed this at a press conference held in Kaduna on Friday August 18, 2023.“The Renewed Hope…

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Federal Executive Council Approves N9.6 Billion for Workers' Life Assurance Renewal

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted approval for the disbursement of N9.6 billion to renew the Group Life Assurance covering federal government employees. This decision, disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, follows discussions initiated by a memo from Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. President Bola Tinubu, presiding over the 2024 FEC meeting in Abuja, sanctioned the allocation of approximately N9.6 billion to 12 local insurance firms. These funds are designated to provide coverage for federal workers in case of unforeseen eventualities during the course of their duties. Idris emphasized that this annual cover is a standard practice by insurance companies to safeguard workers and their families from the financial burden of unexpected circumstances. The approval shows the government's commitment to recognizing the contributions of every employee, fostering increased efficiency, productivity, and enhanced service delivery to the people of Nigeria. Student Loan Program to Commence in January, Confirms Minister of State for Education Dr Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State for Education, confirmed that the student loan program is on track to commence in January as planned. He assured that a functional website is already operational for eligible students interested in applying. The inclusion of funding in the 2024 budget demonstrates the government's unwavering commitment to this cause. Sununu emphasized the provision of guidelines to standardize the quality of training on local campuses, ensuring parity with the parent institution abroad. He highlighted that this policy not only promotes educational quality but also contributes to saving scarce foreign exchange, redirecting it towards national development. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier announced the initiation of the student loan distribution during the opening session of the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja earlier this year. The program, established under the "Access to Higher Education Act, 2023," aims to provide interest-free education loans for Nigerians pursuing tertiary education, alleviating challenges faced by students and parents. The initiative is a response to concerns raised about tuition fee increases in certain higher education institutions. Read the full article

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Five CCB Board Members Take Oath

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in five board members of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The new appointees took the oath of office on Wednesday at the council chamber before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, They include Murtala Kankia from Katsina State (North-West); Zephaniah Bulus from Nasarawa State (North Central); Farouk Umar from Yobe State (North…

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By • Olalekan Fagbade BREAKING: President Tinubu arrives NASS for his first Budget presentation President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly for presentation of the 2024 budget presentation. At precisely 11:09 am on Wednesday, the President entered the Chamber accompanied by a few Ministers and senior officials. He was led into the House of Representatives’ temporary Chamber, which served as the location for the budget presentation. The N27.5trillion Appropriation Bill is the first National Budget Tinubu will present to the Parliament since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. The budget presentation ritual is already underway with the rendition of the National Anthem and opening prayers. The Federal Executive Council (FEC)on Monday approved N27.5 trillion as the 2024 budget estimate.