Saraki still excluded, Fayemi removed as FG amends list of national honours recipients
The federal government has released the final list of persons nominated to receive the national honours.
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The federal government has released the final list of persons nominated to receive the national honours.
The federal government is set to amend a list of persons nominated for national honours, TheCable understands.
The Nigerian government amid backlash has decided to amend the list of people nominated to be awarded with various national honours after denying that the list which leaked and was reported by media organisations. SaharaReporters earlier reported that the Nigerian government denied the leaked list, describing it as fake news reported by inquisitive journalists. However, TheCable reports that a source revealed that an adjustment of the list would be done following concerns over inconsistencies, errors, and the absence of notable names for the awards.
The federal government appears to have a knack for causing drama when it issues a list of persons.
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