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Ismael Ahmed Appointed Chairman of PCNGi by President Tinubu

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Barrister Ismael Ahmed as the Executive Chairman of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), reinforcing his administration’s commitment to sustainable and affordable energy solutions. The appointment was announced

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Why 10 judges including Acting Chief Judge Imo State were sacked- NJC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The long drawn out battle over appointment of Chief Judge of Imo State between Governor Hope Uzodinma and National Judicial Council ,NJC, reached it’s climax on Friday as NJC sacked the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice T N. Nzeukwu for having presented himself for inauguration. NJC also fired nine other […]

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Oborevwori prioritizing quality, accountability in infrastructure delivery — Aniagwu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his unwavering commitment to quality infrastructure, financial transparency, and the empowerment of local contractors. Speaking during a live interview with ADBN Television, Aniagwu emphasized the administration’s

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100 Billion Loan: Edo govt defends action as assembly grants Okpebholo’s request

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Government has said that the State House of Assembly granting its approval for a facility amounting to N100 billion is not the same as obtaining a loan of N100 billion. In a statement made available to newsmen in Benin and signed by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor […]

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NiMet urges ferry operators on weather warnings

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has called for stricter adherence to weather-related guidelines in ferry operations to improve safety and efficiency on Nigeria’s coastal and inland waterways. NiMet Director-General, Professor Charles Anosike, made the appeal during the Regional Ferry Safety Conference held in Lagos on June 25-26, 2025.

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Insecurity: Senate plans regional meetings with stakeholders

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

…appoints 20- man committee to directly engagement with victims of armed violence By Tunde Opalana The Senate on Thursday revealed plan to hold meetings with critical stakeholders in each geo-political zone in order to unearth the root causes of the menace and devise pragmatic measures to restore peace and stability in troubled areas. This is […]

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Senate confirms Chairmen, members of S/ West, S/ South development commissions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Senate has confirmed the nomination of chairmen and board members of two development commissions, South- West Development Commission (SWDC) and South – South Development Commission (SSDC). The appointment of Sen.Olubunmi Adetunmbi and Dr.Charles Akinola as Chairman and Managing Director and 16 other members of the South- West Development

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We won’t hand power to liars with hidden luxuries — Wike fires ‘Obi’, ‘Amaechi’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a scathing rebuke against unnamed political figures, accusing them of hypocrisy and deception in their quest for power. Speaking during the commissioning of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, Wike declared that Nigerians would not entrust power to those who […]

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Abuja Conference Centre booked till 2027, Wike mocks critics

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at critics of the Bola Tinubu’s administration, boasting that the newly completed Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja is already fully booked until 2027. Speaking during the commissioning of the Kugbo Bus Terminal yesterday, Wike said the popularity […]

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Tinubu warns against roadside parks, urges Nigerians to embrace safe terminals

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to shun unauthorized roadside parks and embrace government-approved public transport terminals designed to enhance safety, comfort, and urban order. He made the appeal yesterday during the commissioning of the Kugbo Bus and International Taxi Terminal in Abuja, where he was represented by the President of the […]

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Crack in Plateau PDP deepens as ex Rep member battles for structure

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The struggle to survive in the 2027 General elections has continued to tear the Plateau State People’s Democratic Party (PDP), into factions, a situation that is currently threatening the stability of the party in the State. The latest occurred on Thursday when a former aide to former governor Jonah Jang, Mr Clinton […]

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Olayinka debunks viral report, says no plot allocated to Wike’s son

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has dismissed as false a viral claim that Nyesom Wike allocated 2,082 hectares of land in Maitama and Asokoro to one of his sons. In a statement issued yesterday, Olayinka clarified […]

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Adapt training methodologies to meet evolving complex security challenges, Defence minister tells military

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Minister of Defence Mohammed Abubakar Badaru on Thursday charged Nigerian Armed Forces to adapt training methodologies to meet the complex and evolving security challenges facing Nigeria today. He gave the charge while opening the 2025 Defence Training Conference , Themed: “Performance-Oriented Training and Trends in the Contemporary Operating

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Yahaya Bello’s trial : Court rejects EFCC’s request to ‘cross-examine’ own witness, prosecution tags case political

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, rejected a request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ‘cross-examine’ its third witness in the ongoing trial of alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. While delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite […]

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NSITF boss urges ECA compliance, announces N172.5m payout to workers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has urged employers across the country to comply fully with the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA), even as the Fund prepares to disburse N172.5 million in compensation to seven employees affected by work-related incidents. Speaking yesterday at the 4th

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FG moves to resolve pending issues with health workers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has assured labour unions that it is working diligently to resolve all pending labour matters, urging them to have faith in its efforts. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, gave the assurance when he received the leadership of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), led by the national […]

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Tinubu Signs Four Landmark Tax Bills into Law, Ushering in a New Fiscal Era

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has officially signed four landmark tax reform bills into law, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s drive toward economic transformation and sustainable revenue generation. The new laws, which are expected to overhaul the country’s fiscal architecture, include: 1. Nigeria Tax Bill 2. Nigerian Tax Administration Bill 3. National

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Tinubu Urges National Drug Fight as NDLEA Records 66,000 Arrests

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all Nigerians to rally behind the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, describing it as a national movement that must involve every segment of society. The President made the call on Thursday during the grand finale of the 2025 World Drug Day commemoration held at the […]

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Police recover two pump-action guns, arrest suspected cultists, armed robber in Delta

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested two suspected cultists and an armed robbery suspect in separate operations, recovering two pump-action guns and one locally made cut-to-size gun. The Police Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe in a statement issued and signed, a copy made available to Journalists, said that On June […]

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Maritime Bank targets national carrier, shipbuilding in strategic push

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 June 2025 0

By Temitope Adebayo  The Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB) has outlined a bold strategy to drive Nigeria’s maritime sector transformation, with a focus on establishing a national shipping carrier, financing cabotage vessels, and investing in shipbuilding and repair facilities. RMDB President, Adeniran Aderogba, disclosed the bank’s priority areas during a