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Lawmaker Hails Gov Bago’s Vision, Courage

29.05.2025

Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance, Saidu Abdullahi (SMA) has commended the Niger State Governor, Umar Bago (Turakin Nupe) for his visionary, courageous and focused-based governance. Abdullahi, who represents, Bida/Gbako/Katcha Federal Constituency of Niger State stated this in Abuja while assessing the performance of the governor at a media briefing on Wednesday. He...

Immigration Arrests 127 Foreign Nat’ls For Cybercrime, Irregular Migration In Kano

29.05.2025

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 127 foreign nationals in Hotoro Ring Road area of Nasarawa local government, kano state for their involvement in different cybercrimes and irregular migration. According to the kano state Comptroller of Immigration, Kabir Danja, they were arrested during an operation, which was based on credible intelligence, targeting a hideout...

Monarch Hails Kwara Gov For Outstanding Service

29.05.2025

The Onidera of Idera in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba James Oladipo Buremoh, has felicitated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the occasion of the 6th Anniversary of his administration, describing it as six years of outstanding service and unparalleled accomplishments. The Monarch lauded the Governor for the numerous achievements of his administration in...

FG Calls For Stakeholders’ Collaboration To Achieve Period-Friendly Nigeria

29.05.2025

As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Federal Government has emphasized the need for stakeholders’ collaboration to achieve a period-friendly society. The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, made this known in her address to commemorate the World Menstrual Hygiene Day in Abuja. The government acknowledged that menstrual hygiene...

MTN Launches Massive CAPEX Drive To Improve Service In Lagos, Abuja, Others

28.05.2025

MTN Nigeria has announced a massive capital expenditure (CAPEX) drive for 2025, nearly doubling its investment to almost N900 billion, as it seeks to significantly enhance network service quality in major cities like Lagos and Abuja and extend improvements to other areas. This financial commitment, up from a combined total of approximately 440 billion Naira...

Reps To Probe Alleged Diversion Of Student Loans

28.05.2025

The House of Representatives Wednesday, resolved to investigate the alleged unethical practices in the disbursement of student loans under Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and ensure compliance with the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024. The House also urged NELFUND to implement advanced IT solutions to enhance verification and streamline processes within the...

Akpoti-Uduaghan Remains Fully Committed To Due Process

28.05.2025

The legal team of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged law enforcement and prosecutorial bodies to uphold fairness, the rule of law and impartial justice in all matters involving the Kogi Central representative. The team emphasised that justice must be impartial, noting that “the ongoing refusal to investigate Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petitions- many of which implicate key...

Our Operations Set To Meet 2M BPDs Presidential Directive

28.05.2025

The Ongoing kinetic and non-kinetic operations in the South South theatre will be sustained until the nation achieves its target of producing 2 Millions barrels of crude oil per day, the Military revealed on Wednesday. According to the Commander Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, Commodore AO Akinbami, the move is in compliance with the presidential...

Sanwo-Olu’s Administration Deepens Staff Welfare Initiatives In Public Service

28.05.2025

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the welfare of its workforce through a robust array of initiatives aimed at improving the well-being and motivation of public servants. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Center, Alausa Ikeja, Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro outlined...

FLAIR Summit To Champion Unified Vision For African Women, Youth

28.05.2025

The First Ladies of Africa Impact & Resilience (FLAIR) have laid out plans to host a groundbreaking assembly aimed at highlighting the profound impact of women in Africa. The Summit which will be the Inaugural FLAIR conference will feature leading Women from across the spheres of Business, Policy and Governance in Africa who will join...