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The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state.
The National Hajj Commission has disclosed that out of the 95,000 available slots for prospective pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in 2024, only 46,000 individuals are currently unable to cover the costs associated with their fares and other charges.
Read more: 46,000 intending pilgrims yet to complete full payment ..Hajj Commission
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo (retd) as the new Coordinator of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons under the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Read more: Tinubu appoints retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, Coordinator control of small arms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month extension of service for the newly appointed Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Civil Service Commission, Mr. Udo Samuel Atang.
Read more: Tinubu approves extension of service for FCT Head of Service
The House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Diaspora, Hon. Tochukwu Chinedu Okere has Petitioned the National Assembly to, as a matter of urgency, stop the unwanted killings, unprovoked harassment and maltreatment of over 5,000 Nigeria youths in Benin Republic prison.
In a strategic move to bolster the nation's economic governance frameworks and ensure robust and coordinated economic planning and implementation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) and the creation of the Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce (EET).
Read more: President Tinubu puts in place comprehensive economic coordination, planning system