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ADC: Tinubu’s, Shettima’s Absence violate the Constitution – Says Macron in New York, Tinubu in Paris: National Disgrace.

By our correspondent The African Democratic Congress has described the continued absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while Vice-President Kashim Shettima is also outside Nigeria, as...

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NASS Clarifies Transmission of Constitution Alteration to State Houses of Assembly

By George Mgbeleke The National Assembly on Tuesday clarified recent reports and public perceptions regarding the transmission of one of the Constitution Alteration Bills to the...

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Igbo group condemns chieftaincy title conferred on Tinubu’s wife, Remi by Igbo traditional rulers

By Our Correspondent Controversy trails recent chieftanicy title conferred on the first lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu as a Pan Igbo Socio-political Organization, Imeobi Igbo Forum, Tuesday...

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Governor Diri Charges Permanent Secretaries on Stronger Bureaucracy, Better Governance in Bayelsa

By David Owei Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has stressed the importance of a strong and professional civil service to effective governance, saying permanent secretaries...

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ADC Alleges State-Backed Political Violence, Warns 2027 Election Integrity Already Under Threat*

By George Mgbeleke The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and security agencies of complicity in a rising wave of...

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HURIWA Advocates Conversion of N22bn VP Residence to General Hospital

By George Mgbeleke The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) says the continued non-utilisation of the official residence built for Vice President Kashim Shettima, nearly...

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Tinubu’s Third Straight UNGA Absence: Nigeria Must Not Pay For His America Baggage-Atiku

By David Owei *A seat was reportedly secured for Bola near United States President Donald Trump at the world’s most important annual diplomatic gathering. Yet, for...

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HURIWA To Tinubu: CNG Buses Can not Replace Urgent Fuel Price Reduction

By George Mgbeleke The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has rejected the Federal Government’s latest push for state governors to reduce transportation fares through...

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Accept defeat, stop campaign of calumny, Ekiti APC Reps candidate tells Ojuawo

By our Correspondent The All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives candidate for Ekiti South Federal Constituency, Engr. Toyin Okoro, has asked incumbent lawmaker, AVM Rufus...

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Jonathan Urges Civil Service Reform, Calls for Unified Federal-State Salary Structure By David Owei,Bayelsa Former President, Doctor Goodluck Jonathan, has called for the harmonization of structures and salaries across the Federal and State civil services in the country. He made the call in Yenagoa during the foundation-laying and fund-raising ceremony for the Bayelsa State Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries’ Secretariat Complex. The former President commended the retired permanent secretaries for the initiative, noting that the caliber of personnel in the Bayelsa State public service compares favorably to their counterparts at the federal level. Doctor Goodluck Jonathan recalled how, during his tenure as Governor, he restructured the state civil service to introduce Grade Level 17 for Directors who previously retired on Level 16. He emphasized that establishing a dedicated secretariat for the retired permanent secretaries would serve both retirees and the public, while making a strong case for uniform civil service structures nationwide. Also, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State represented by the Head of Service, Doctor Ebiye Sawyer, pledged government support for the project, praising the retired officials for their vision and dedication. In an address of welcome address, the Chairman of the Association, King Collins Ebi Daniel, described the proposed complex as an institutional edifice designed to embody the legacy of public service. He explained that the center will house administrative offices, event halls, conference rooms, and recreational facilities. King Daniel explained that the Bayelsa State Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries’ Secretariat Complex is expected to cost N500m and completed in two years’ time. Other dignitaries at the event—including the Chairman of the occasion, Professor Imiri, a former Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Yenagoa Campus and the Chief Launcher, Chief Maxwell Oko—pledged their support, urging the association to leverage the facility as a policy institute for state and national development. Also at the event were a traditional ruler King Amalate Turner and the Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Senator Benson Agadaga. High points of the ceremony included the formal foundation laying by Doctor Jonathan, a fund-raising session, and a cultural presentation by the Bayelsa State Council for Arts and Culture.

By David Owei,Bayelsa Former President, Doctor Goodluck Jonathan, has called for the harmonization of structures and salaries across the Federal and State civil services in the...

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ADC: Tinubu’s, Shettima’s Absence violate the Constitution – Says Macron in New York, Tinubu in Paris: National Disgrace.

NASS Clarifies Transmission of Constitution Alteration to State Houses of Assembly

Igbo group condemns chieftaincy title conferred on Tinubu’s wife, Remi by Igbo traditional rulers

Governor Diri Charges Permanent Secretaries on Stronger Bureaucracy, Better Governance in Bayelsa

ADC Alleges State-Backed Political Violence, Warns 2027 Election Integrity Already Under Threat*

HURIWA Advocates Conversion of N22bn VP Residence to General Hospital

Tinubu’s Third Straight UNGA Absence: Nigeria Must Not Pay For His America Baggage-Atiku

HURIWA To Tinubu: CNG Buses Can not Replace Urgent Fuel Price Reduction

Accept defeat, stop campaign of calumny, Ekiti APC Reps candidate tells Ojuawo

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