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The Punch
Residents of Okuama community in Delta State are facing a somber Christmas after the recent death of their leader, leaving the area in a state of despair. The community's usual celebrations have been replaced with sadness, as unhealed scars from past trauma still linger.
The Punch
President Bola Tinubu's alleged decision to reverse the appointment of Acting Accountant-General Babatunde Ogunjimi has sparked tension within the civil service, raising concerns about the country's financial management. The move is seen as a reversal of plans to introduce new leadership at the Office of the Accountant-General.
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Civil servants in Nigeria are demanding greater accountability from the government over unresolved wage issues, citing economic hardship faced by workers. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria expressed frustration with the government's handling of the matter.
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The National Bureau of Statistics confirmed that its newly redesigned website was recently hacked, with the incident being disclosed on the agency's social media accounts.