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Restructure 2024 budget to provide maximum benefit for the people, INGRA tells Kogi Assembly

Metro News NgDec 13, 202313 December 20230

By Obansa Ibrahim, Lokoja The Initiative for Grassroot Advancement, (INGRA) Nigeria has called on the Kogi State house of Assembly standing committee on appropriation, economic

NIS promotes spokesperson, 4,851 others

Metro News NgDec 13, 202313 December 20230

Caroline Adepoju, Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, has announced the elevation of Adedotun Aridegbe, Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), to the position

8 correctional centre inmates released in Akwa Ibom

Metro News NgDec 13, 202313 December 20230

The Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service on Tuesday released eight inmates in the State. In a press release by the Public

‘I congratulate my oga’ – Fubara pens birthday message to Wike amid face-off

Metro News NgDec 13, 202313 December 20230

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has congratulated his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike, on his 56th birthday. Fubara, in a post on his verified X handle, said he,

“Obey Court order now” protesters storm NNPC tower in Abuja

Metro News NgDec 13, 202313 December 20230

Protesters are currently occupying major roads leading to the Nigerian National Petroleum Cooperation’s tower in Abuja. The angry Nigerians under the aegis of George Uboh

Gombe legislators pass N208bn 2024 budget

Metro News NgDec 13, 202313 December 20230

The Gombe State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed N208.064 billion as the state’s budget for 2024, reflecting an increase of N300 million over the

Rivers govt commences demolition of State Assembly complex

Metro News NgDec 13, 202313 December 20230

A demolition exercise is ongoing at the Rivers State House of Assembly complex. Over 10 caterpillars were on sight to demolish the entire complex. Recall

Nigerian govt unveils plan to end vehicle smuggling

Metro News NgDec 13, 202313 December 20230

The Nigerian government has unveiled plans to end the smuggling of vehicles into the country through the National Vehicle Registry Policy, VREG. VREG integrates vehicles’

EFCC declares Obasanjo’s minister Agunloye wanted

Metro News NgDec 13, 202313 December 20230

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former minister of power and steel, Olu Agunloye, wanted over alleged $6 billion fraud. Agunloye

Mele Kyari: Former, Serving Lawmakers Commend Tinubu Over Re-Appointment

Metro News NgDec 12, 202312 December 20230

…say NNPCL Enthroned transparency The Forum of Former and Serving Lawmakers in Nigeria has hailed President Bola Tinubu for reappointing Mile Kyari as the Chief