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FG unveils 2025 transparency, integrity index

our reporters 5 October 2025 0

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has launched the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII), aimed at promoting accountability and ethical governance across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Announcing the development in Abuja on Saturday, Aliyu Umar, Head of Strategic

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Kalu appeals to Tinubu for seaport in South East

our reporters 5 October 2025 0

Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a seaport in the South East to boost trade and economic activities in the region. Kalu made the appeal at the weekend during a reception held at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, Abia State, in […]

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Disability law: Foundation urges FG’s urgent compliance

our reporters 5 October 2025 0

The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria (DSFN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to urgently implement the already enacted disability laws nationwide to ensure protection, quality healthcare, inclusion, and well-being of persons with intellectual disabilities. The call was made on Saturday in a statement made available to journalists as the

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Tinubu saved my life, rehabilitated me after amputation by rebels – CCD Director

our reporters 5 October 2025 0

David Anyaele, the Executive Director of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has narrated how President Bola Tinubu rehabilitated him after Sierra Leonean rebels amputated his hands in 1999. Anyaele shared his story at the weekend during the Nkata Umuibe, a monthly speakers’ series organised by the Centre for Memories (CFM), Enugu, with the […]

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Tinubu Tasks IMF, World Bank, Others On Climate Action Funding Climate

our reporters 28 September 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has called on the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and African Development Bank (AfDB) to scale up financing for climate action. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, made the call at a Climate Submit during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York, United […]

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Kanu Heart Foundation Performs Surgeries On 700 Persons

our reporters 28 September 2025 0

The Kanu Heart Foundation says it has performed heart surgeries on over 700 persons and treated several heart diseases since its founding in year 2000. The Coordinator, Kanu Heart Foundation World Heart Day Solidarity walk, Mr Mo Mohammed, said this while addressing newsmen in Owerri, on Friday. He said this was made possible by the […]

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Ex- IGP Arase’s remains arrive Benin amid tears, tributes

our reporters 28 September 2025 0

The remains of former Inspector General of Police, Dr Solomon Arase, arrived Benin City on Saturday to an emotional reception by top security officials, representatives of the Edo Government and family members. Reports had it that the Nigerian Air Force flight NAF 031, which conveyed the body touched down at the Benin Airport at 1:25 […]

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Defection: Our party is the best for Kwankwaso–APC

our reporters 27 September 2025 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Friday said that the ruling party remained the best bet for Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and his New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, said this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. Oladejo said that the party had been watching ,with keen […]

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22.3% of families in Nasarawa embrace family planning- Official

our reporters 27 September 2025 0

Dr Gaza Gwamna, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, says 22.3 per cent of families in the state have adopted family planning to promote population control, maternal and child health, and economic development. The Commissioner, represented by Dr John Damina, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, stated this at a press conference on Friday in Lafia as […]

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Kogi govt acquires 30 minerals titles to boost revenue, devt

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

The Kogi Government says it has acquired 30 minerals titles spread across the 21 Local Government Areas of the State to boost its revenue base and economic growth. Mr Bashiru Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, made disclosure at the Grand Finale of the 2025 Kogi State Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) Press […]

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Tinubu Prioritises Rapid Promotion In Paramilitary Services – Minister

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says that President Bola Tinubu has ended decades of career stagnation in the nation’s paramilitary services with reforms that prioritised merit, welfare and rapid promotions. The minister said this on Thursday in Abuja at the decoration of newly appointed senior officers of the four Paramilitary agencies under the […]

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Nupe union cries for help over bandits’ attacks in Kwara

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

The Nupe Descendants Union in Kwara has appealed to Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and other security agencies to save their people from bandits and kidnappers. Alhaji Muhammad Shaaba, the President of the Union made the call during a news conference in Ilorin, on Thursday. He decried bandits’ incessant attacks and killings of people in the community. […]

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Sokoto govt suspends collection of fees in schools

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

The Sokoto state Commissioner for basic and secondary education, Prof. Ladan Ala, has directed principals of public secondary schools across the state to suspend the collection of fees with immediate effect. The directive follows the constitution of a committee by the ministry to review complaints and concerns raised over the fees charged in schools. The […]

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Housewife docked for allegedly threatening to kill ex- husband

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

A 38-year-old housewife, Temitayo Adefioye, was on Thursday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan for allegedly threatening to kill her former husband. Adefioye, whose address was not provided is charged with assault, threat to life and conduct likely to cause the breach of peace. The Prosecution Counsel , Insp Olagoke Adegbenro told the court […]

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Global cancer toll to rise by 61% in 2050 – Report

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

A report published by the Lancet, a medical journal, projects that by 2050, about 30.5 million people will be newly diagnosed with cancer each year, representing a 61 per cent increase It has also said that annual cancer deaths will rise by nearly 75 per cent, reaching around 18.6 million. The increase, it said, would […]

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NRC trains staff ahead Abuja -Kaduna service resumption

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has commenced training for members of staff of the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) at Idu Station, Abuja, as part of preparations for the resumption of operations on the corridor. The Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr Callistus Unyimmadu, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. “The training fulfills […]

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Make Drug Test Mandatory for Drivers Licence Applicants – NDLEA

our reporters 25 September 2025 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is proposing mandatory drug integrity tests for drivers seeking licences. Daily Times reports that the test is part of efforts to curb the rising cases of drug-influenced road crashes across the country. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa disclosed this in a goodwill message at the National […]

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FCT CJ discharges 35 inmates from Keffi Correctional centres

our reporters 25 September 2025 0

Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), discharged 35 inmates awaiting trial from the two custodial centres in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Baba-Yusuf discharged the inmates during a visit to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that out of the 35 […]

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Killings: Igbo Diaspora Accuses South-East Govs Of Betrayal, Demands Action

our reporters 25 September 2025 0

A diaspora-based Igbo think-tank has accused governors and political leaders of the South-East of betraying their people through what it described as “silent complicity” in the alleged persecution and killings of Igbo youth in Nigeria. In a demand letter addressed to governors, senators, and other political leaders of the region as well as security agencies […]

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NSA hands over 2 rescued victims, announces arrest of high-profile suspects

our reporters 24 September 2025 0

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday handed over two kidnap victims rescued in Kaduna to their family, as security agencies announced the arrest of suspects linked to high-profile crimes. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrlorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, handed over the victims, Khadijah and Fatimah Shehu Magaji, to