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South East Assemblies back state police, warn against political abuse

The Editor — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:27:40 +0000

The various Houses of Assembly in the South-East have backed the Bill for State Police. While Anambra , Enugu, Imo and Abia have passed the Bill, Ebonyi House of Assembly is at the verge of passing it into law. The executive bill, which originated from the Presidency, was passed through the first, second and third […]

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Nigeria replaces theory-heavy agric education with 80% practical training

The Editor — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:58:11 +0000

The Federal Government has overhauled agricultural education in Nigeria, introducing an 80% practical, 20% theory training model to produce industry-ready graduates and boost food security. Sequel to this, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, unveiled 39 agricultural curricula and 31 National Occupational Standards (NOS) at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre, Abuja. Alausa said the reform, […]

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Student loans voluntary, not compulsory for tertiary students — NELFUND

The Editor — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:43:38 +0000

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said that accessing student loans is voluntary, urging tertiary institution students to apply only when they genuinely need financial assistance to pursue their education. The clarification was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, in Abuja on Wednesday. The fund explained […]

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Subsidy removal: I’ve no regret, we can’t go back to Egypt — Tinubu

The Editor — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:28:58 +0000

President Bola Tinubu on Monday said he had no regret over the removal of fuel subsidy, insisting that Nigeria cannot return to “Egypt.” President Tinubu also commended his son, Seyi, who is the Patron of the City Boy Movement, a political campaign structure for his re-election. The President spoke at a forum titled, “Together till […]

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FAAC shares N2.43tr among FG, states, LGs

The Editor — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:50:55 +0000

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.428 trillion among the three tiers of government, Federal Government, state governments and local government councils. This comes as collections from Companies Income Tax (CIT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Stamp Duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) record significant decline. The amount, representing revenue accrued to the Federation […]

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Suicide bill: Akpabio defends remarks as psychiatrists demand apology

The Editor — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:03:21 +0000

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended his remarks on the proposed suicide bill, insisting on his position amid growing criticism from psychiatrists, who have demanded an apology. The psychiatrists faulted Akpabio’s comments, warning that they could reinforce stigma against people experiencing suicidal thoughts and discourage those struggling with mental health challenges from seeking professional help. […]

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Tinubu transmits NDLEA, NSIB amendment bills to Senate

The Editor — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:42:40 +0000

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday transmitted two bills seeking to overhaul Nigeria’s drug enforcement framework and expand the investigative powers of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) to the Senate for consideration. The bills, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill 2026 and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Amendment Bill 2026, were forwarded to […]

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Umahi defends Ondo Coastal Highway diversion

The Editor — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to divert the Ondo section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, saying the original route crossed terrain with pits more than 100 metres deep and would have significantly increased construction costs. Umahi spoke in Abuja while providing an update on President Bola Tinubu’s four […]

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2027: Shettima holds closed-door meeting with Bello, Badaru, other ex-governors

The Editor — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:53:57 +0000

Vice-President Kashim Shettima is holding a closed-door meeting with former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, former Jigawa State Governor Abubakar Badaru and other political figures at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation, identified as leaders of the National Directorate of Arewa for Asiwaju Movement, arrived at the State House at about 4pm and proceeded to […]

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FAAN to shut down Imo Airport for 25 days

The Editor — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:58:52 +0000

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to temporarily close the runway of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, for essential repairs and resurfacing. FAAN said the proposed closure is tentatively scheduled to begin on October 20, 2026, and last approximately 25 days, subject to final confirmation. The authority, […]

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FG clears N758bn pension arrears, 957,045 benefit

The Editor — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:12:39 +0000

The Federal Government has cleared all inherited pension liabilities dating back to 2007 through a N758bn intervention bond, providing long-awaited financial relief to 957,045 beneficiaries across the country. The milestone was announced by the Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, during her keynote address titled ‘From Reform to Reality: Renewed Hope, Pension […]

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Rivers State shuts 21 health facilities, arrests 3 over alleged quackery

The Editor — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:12:35 +0000

The Rivers State Ministry of Health has shut down 21 health facilities and arrested three persons in a fresh crackdown on quackery, unregistered medical practice and other regulatory violations across four local government areas of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry and Chairman of the Anti-Quackery Committee, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, disclosed this on […]

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UN Security Council: Nigeria demands two permanent seats, veto powers for Africa

The Editor — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:36:48 +0000

Nigeria has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations Security Council, with veto powers, insisting the current structure no longer reflects the distribution of global power. Nigeria made the demand on Thursday in an address delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima to the General Debate of the 81st Session of […]

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Nigeria moves health technology assessment from technical idea to national system

The Editor — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:09:57 +0000

The inauguration of the National Health Technology Assessment Steering Committee marks a new phase in how Nigeria can decide what health interventions to fund, for whom and at what cost. For years, the central question in health financing has been how to mobilise enough resources to provide healthcare for a growing population. But as resources […]

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NASS seeks states’ approval for State Police, LG autonomy, other reforms

The Editor — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:11:27 +0000

The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval. The transmission, made known by Mr. Kamoru Ogunlana, Clerk to the National Assembly carried out on Wednesday, September 16, marks the next stage of the constitutional […]

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NCDC takes over Nasarawa office, plans N400m remodeling

The Editor — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:33:59 +0000

The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has taken over its headquarters complex donated by the Nasarawa State Government and commenced plans to remodel the facility at a cost of over N400 million. Speaking after conducting journalists round the facility on Wednesday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyi, said […]

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Lagos offers police officers free transport for 3 months

The Editor — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:15:06 +0000

The Lagos State Government has offered police officers three months of free transportation on the state’s integrated public transportation system. The initiative, launched on Wednesday, recognises police officers’ sacrifices and contributions to maintaining peace and security across Lagos. ASP Aminat Mayegun, Police Public Relations Officer, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, disclosed this in […]

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South-South governors move to build regional economic powerhouse

The Editor — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:07:09 +0000

South-South governors have resolved to build a stronger regional economic bloc anchored on infrastructure connectivity, investment mobilisation, maritime development, industrialisation and coordinated engagement with the federal government, as they seek to translate the region’s enormous economic potential into tangible prosperity for its people. The resolution formed the thrust of the communiqué issued at the end […]

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Shettima bans congratulatory advertisements on birthday

The Editor — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:08:57 +0000

Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to well-wishers to refrain from placing congratulatory advertisements in newspapers or airing celebratory messages on radio, television and digital platforms on his 60th birthday. Shettima made the appeal on Saturday in a statement issued by Mr Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications. […]

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Shettima returns from AU Summit

The Editor — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:36:14 +0000

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria following his participation at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Luanda, Angola. Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the high-level summit, where Nigeria called for stronger African-led mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution, as […]

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