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ICPC Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Units In Women’s Ministry

30.07.2025

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday inaugurated the Anti-Corruption Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. This follows the anti-graft agency’s disclosure on Tuesday, July 29 that 92 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies were yet to establish ACTU units, while 172 others had weak or ineffective units....

Inclusive Police Force Builds Confidence, Deter Insecurity

30.07.2025

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) on Wednesday enunciated advantages of the Federal character in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), stating that in the Police Force, it builds confidence and deter insecurity. The FCC Acting Executive Chairman, Hon. Kayode Oladele who stated this when the management of the Police Services Commission (PSC) visited the headquarters of...

Tanzania Explores Nigerian Maritime Model, Endorses IMO Council Bid

30.07.2025

The United Republic of Tanzania has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, citing strong bilateral relations and Nigeria’s past support as key factors. Also, the country further expressed its eagerness to tap into Nigeria’s experience in developing its marine and blue economy sector....

Reps Set To Establish Three Technical Colleges To Empower Youths

30.07.2025

The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved for the establishment of three new vocational and technical institutions as a strategic step toward curbing youth unemployment in Nigeria. Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Polytechnic and Higher Technical Education, Rep. Fuad Laguda disclosed this at a public hearing for three bills in that regard. He...

Rainoil Gas Commissions 10 New LPG Outlets In H1 2025

30.07.2025

Rainoil Gas Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost integrated gas companies, has commissioned 10 new Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) retail outlets in the first half of 2025, as part of efforts to expand access to clean and affordable energy across the country. The newly launched outlets include six 30MT LPG plants and four 5MT add-on skids,...

Why Nigeria Needs Collaboration On AI, Data Analytics

30.07.2025

The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Margaret Aina Oguntala has emphasised the strengthening of institutional collaboration aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation through Engineering-driven innovation, regulatory agency – professional body synergy, and nationwide capacity development. Oguntala, who also called for collaboration on Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, stated this during a...

Ekiti RAAMP Laments Past Neglect By Authority On Nigeria Roads

30.07.2025

The State Project Coordinator of Ekiti State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Sunday Adunmo has attributed the deplorable conditions of federal roads in the State to past neglect by the federal government and failure to provide timely and comprehensive intervention on the roads. Adunnmo therefore cautioned those who have politicised the deplorable condition...

Takwa Bay In Lagos Emerges As World’s Largest Waste Dumpsite

30.07.2025

Maritime experts have said that the Tarkwa Bay beach in Lagos has become the world’s largest marine dumpsite of waste. Also, they noted that other Nigerian lagoons and beaches have been polluted by waste due to sea blindness by government to tap the potential in the ocean. Despite the establishment of the Federal Ministry of...

Labour Minister Urges Nurses To Suspend Strike, Embrace Dialogue

30.07.2025

The Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on Wednesday, appealed to the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives to suspend their ongoing strike, saying that it is not the best solution to industrial disputes. This is as the Minister urged the Association to embrace dialogue while the government continues to work on addressing their concerns....

INEC Warns Against Multiple Voter Registration, Under Age Registration

30.07.2025

Kebbi State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said it will not condone multiple voter registration and under age registration in the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in charge of Kebbi State, Abubakar Dambo Sarkin Pawa, gave the warning at a press briefing on commencement of 2025 continuous voter registration in the state. He explained...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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