Scotland, United Kingdom – Alister Jack, Secretary of State for Scotland, comments on how the Queen’s Speech will deliver for Scotland:” This is a Queen’s Speech which delivers for people in Scotland, and right across the United Kingdom, as we focus entirely on recovering our economy and our public services from the devastating effects of…
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United Kingdom – The Home Secretary has spoken at the National Cyber Security Centre’s CyberUK conference on cyber security: Let me start by thanking Lindy and the whole National Cyber Security Centre team for inviting me to join you today. Today we are discussing many of the most challenging and important issues we face as…
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Nigeria – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Muslim community on the celebration of the Eid-ul-Fitri, praying to the Almighty Allah to reward the faithful for the Ramadan fast and their devotions, alms-giving before, during and after the holy month. In a statement ahead of the Eid on Thursday, the Governor said: “I…
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Nigeria – The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restored confidence of the motoring public in the operations of the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute as it has recertified more than 102,000 Professional Drivers since the inception of the present administration in 2019. The General Manager of LASDRI, Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu, who disclosed this while…
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Nigeria – Awka Anglican Diocese has commended the Willie Obiano administration for seeing to the fulfillment of its promise to deliver a world class Airport to the state, a desire that has been the dream of the citizen since the creation of the state close to thirty years ago. The commendation, contained in a communiqué…
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Nigeria – In a bid to enhance efficiency, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has reshuffled some of its Directors and created a new directorate to strengthen the operations of the agency. A statement signed by the Director Media and Advocacy, NDLEA headquarters Abuja, Femi Babafemi, said, the reshufflement which was announced by the…
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Nigeria – Nasarawa state Government says it remains resolute in its avowed commitment to alleviate poverty in the state. Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe stated this today while flagging off the distribution of six thousand bags of rice to widows and other vulnerable groups across the state. The state Deputy Governor, Dr.…
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Nigeria – Nasarawa United went into the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League matchday twenty tie in search of a revenge against fellow North-Central counterpart, Kwara United, at the Lafia City Stadium, on Sunday afternoon. The hosts had never beaten the visitors in their previous two meetings, but were determined to blow the title race wide…
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Nigeria – Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslims in Oyo State and across the country, on the completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri. Makinde said it is a thing of joy that Muslims and non-Muslims have witnessed another celebration of Eid-el-Fitri, calling for prayers to end insecurity in the…
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Nigeria – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sworn in 10 commissioners and one special adviser, charging them to be “exemplary, prudent, creative, and team players.” The Governor also immediately assigned portfolios to the cabinet members. The cabinet members sworn in are Senior Ibrahim Suleiman from Ilorin West local government area (Tertiary Education); Arinola Fatimoh…
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