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World Bank Hails SPESSE Certification, Insists On Credibility, Transparency

The World Bank has commended the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Environmental Node for commencing professional certification examinations, describing the move as a significant step in strengthening standards-based practice in Nigeria. The Bank said the development represents a critical milestone, marking the transition of the SPESSE Project from largely theoretical capacity building...
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Rivers Grieving Like Bayelsa, Says Fubara On Visit To Diri

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commiserated with the people of Bayelsa State and the family of its late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Fubara, who paid a condolence visit to his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, yesterday in Government House, Yenagoa, accompanied by a high-powered delegation, said Rivers people were also in grief over...
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No Terrorist Group In Iwo –  Oluwo 

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has debunked the existence of a terrorist group in Iwo, Osun State. Oluwo described the report as false and unfounded, manufactured and coordinated by the enemies to discredit the security peculiarity and religious strength of Iwoland. He said the venture to attack the truth that Iwo and...
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HYPREP’s Programme To Create Over 1,500 Jobs

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) is gearing up to create over 1,500 direct jobs in the Ogoni region, with skills training benefiting over 2,000 youths and women in 2026. The project, led by Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, has made significant progress in remediation activities, including shoreline cleanup (72.7% complete) and mangrove restoration (99% complete). Zabbey...
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Taraba Judiciary Commission Promotes 535, Demotes 2

The Taraba State Judiciary Commission (TSJC) under the leadership of Justice Joel Agya, Chief Judge of the state approved the promotion of 535 Judiciary officers, confirmed acting appointments and demoted two of it officers. The statement by Hajia Talatu Abubakar, Secretary to the Commission in Jalingo yesterday, said the decision of the TSJC was ratified...
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How Nigeria Can Win War On Terrorism, By UN Official

The Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI)’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Olufemi Aduwo, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s choice of Gen. Christopher Musa as the Minister of Defence. Musa retired from service as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and was replaced by Gen. Olufemi Oluyede when Tinubu fired his Service Chiefs in...
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Rooney Backs Declan Rice For Future England Captaincy

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has tipped Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as a leading candidate to captain England in the future, praising his influence and leadership following an impressive Premier League display against Everton. Rooney was among the spectators as Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 win at Goodison Park on Saturday, a...
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