Kehinde Akintola, Author at Tribune Online

June 18, 2021

Federal Government has assured Nigerians of its resolve to ensure full funding of the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme...

Bandits abduct students, teachers in Kebbi, kill policeman

June 18, 2021

THE Kebbi State police command has confirmed the abduction of some students of the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, on...

FG targets roll-out, transfer equity to states

Electricity reforms: FG unveils plan to transfer equity to states

June 18, 2021

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transfer its equity in the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to subnational governments, as...

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Reps to receive Ad-hoc Committee’s report on PIB, Electoral Act

The leadership of the House of Representatives on Thursday says it has made significant progress in the consideration of the...

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Stakeholders warn NASS against proposed draconian law against media

Media practitioners in Nigeria, on Thursday, warned the National Assembly to jettison any legislation that could suppress media activities, which...

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Minister seeks adequate funding for state sexual assault referral centres

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq on Thursday advocated for adequate funding from the...

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Reveal identities of minister who bought $37.5m property, those behind death threats, Reps Minority tells EFCC chair

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday tasked the acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

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FG insists on regulation of social media, seeks legislative backing

June 16, 2021

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, insisted on regulations of private broadcasting media in the country and urged the National Assembly...

Syndrome of one minute’s silence

June 16, 2021