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Tinubu: Nigeria Secures $2.2bn for Health Reform as AMCE Opens in Abuja

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday commissioned the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, describing the $400 million facility as a landmark of African innovation and a bold stride toward making Nigeria a global healthcare hub. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima,

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Okorodudu backs strategic partnership with NSE for oil-bearing communities devt

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

By Owen Akenzua The Executive Director, of Projects, on the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to standards, partnerships, and human capital development—especially within the engineering profession, which he described as the bedrock of

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You’re a beacon of vision, innovations, Obuebite celebrates Gov. Diri at birthday

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By Aherhoke Okioma Former Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Robinson Obuebite, PhD has felicitated with the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri on his birthday celebration, describing Gov. Diri as a leader with a beacon of vision,Peace and innovation towards state affairs and infrastructural development. Hon. Jonathan Robinson […]

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DBI, SBTS launch $150m digital centres to create 20,000 jobs

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By Ukpono Ukpong In a bold step toward digital transformation and job creation, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and SBTS Nigeria Limited have unveiled plans to roll out $150 million worth of digital infrastructure nationwide. The initiative is expected to generate over 20,000 jobs across various regions of Nigeria, significantly bolstering youth employment in the […]

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Akwa Ibom plans Special Courts to tackle rising Gender-Based Violence

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By Theresa Donatus Amid a disturbing rise in cases of gender-based violence (GBV), the Akwa Ibom State Government is taking steps to establish special offences courts to handle such cases more efficiently. The move, being considered under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law) 2020, aims to accelerate justice delivery for victims of GBV and ensure […]

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FCT CP presents welfare package worth N37.3m to families of fallen officers

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By Tom Okpe The Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, CP Ajao S Adewale has presented welfare cheques, totaling ₦37,388,829.25 to families of thirty nine, 39, deceased Police officers who served under the FCT Command. The presentation, held at the Command Headquarters in Abuja recently, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu […]

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NOA holds interactive forum on national peace, harps on security

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BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN The Oyo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has held a stakeholders interactive forum to reiterate calls for national development and fight against insecurity. The programme was organised on Wednesday for stakeholders to come together and fashion out ways of ending insurgency in Nigeria. Convener of the programme, Wale Adewumi,

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Insecurity: Uzum condemns excessive use of force on peaceful protesters in Delta

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By Owen Akenzua Eugene Azuka Uzum has condemned the alleged attack on residents and youths in Abraka in Delta State, who were peacefully protesting against rampant cases of kidnapping in the university town and its environs. Uzum, a lawyer, policy analyst, politician and youth advocate, stated this against the unsavoury reports of the excessive use […]

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Lower Benue lauds Alia’s developmental stride, set to deliver Water to Benue, Others

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By George Kajo The Managing Director of Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, Engr. Terese Ninga, has lauded the doggedness of Governor Hyacinth Alia in leading Benue State to higher heights within two years in office. He stated this against the back drop of the visit by the Board of Trustee (BOT) of the Divine […]

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GOC seeks community cooperation, collaboration to tackle insurgency in North East

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By Andrew Orolua The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu said the military and security agencies need community cooperation and collaboration to tackle insurgency in North East Zone of Nigeria. A statement on Wednesday by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 7 Division

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Nigeria Winning War Against Insecurity – Undiandeye, Intelligence Chief

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU (With Agency Report) The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, says the nation’s security challenges are being tackled with huge successes in all fronts. Undiandeye stated this during the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) First and Second Quarters Operational Brief for Foreign Defence Advisers/Attachés 2025, on Wednesday in

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Agric Minister mourns victims of Mokwa floods disaster

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By Tunde Opalana Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi said he was devastated after seeing the graphic visuals of the disastrous floods that killed, almost 200 persons including men, women, and children in Mokwa, Niger State, last Thursday. He commiserated with families, friends, neighbours, and indeed communities

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PMI drops to 52.7 as firms cut jobs to curb wage costs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 June 2025 0

Private sector firms in Nigeria reduced their workforce in May 2025 for the first time in six months to cut rising wage expenses, according to the latest Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report compiled by S&P Global. The report noted that employment dipped as firms struggled with staff costs and increased voluntary […]

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FCTA Director, Others Allegedly Face Land Fraud Arraignment June 23

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An Abuja High Court sitting in Garki has fixed June 23, 2025, for the arraignment of the Director of Investigations and Prosecution at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Joseph Eriki, over his alleged involvement in a multi-million naira land fraud scandal. The court session on Tuesday also saw the adjournment of plea hearings for […]

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Ondo Dep Speaker Akinruntan resigns after alleged family rift with Gov Aiyedatiwa

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By Tolulope Adeyefa Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan, member representing Ilaje Constituency 1, has resigned his position as Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly. The resignation was announced on the floor of the House during the plenary session held on Wednesday and presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oladimeji Oladiji. In his resignation […]

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DHQ dismisses soldier on AWOL tantrum on Theatre Commander, Abubakar

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By Kingsley Chukwuka The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has dismissed the falsehood peddled by one Lance Corporal Festus Igenkhai, who was declared absent without official leave (AWOL), as malicious seeking unnecessary attention. The soldier who has been maligning the efforts of Maj-Gen Abdulsalam Abubakar, when he was the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian

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FG Backs National Campaign for Measles-Rubella Vaccine Rollout

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By Tom Okpe The Federal Government has pledged robust communication and advocacy support for the upcoming nation-wide Measles-Rubella, MR, vaccination campaign scheduled for October 2025. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a courtesy visit to his office by the Centre for Well-Being and Integrated

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Fitch Cuts Afreximbank Rating as Oramah Exits

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2025 0

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to just one notch above junk status, casting a shadow over the legacy of outgoing President Prof. Benedict Oramah. The downgrade reflects mounting concerns over the bank’s risk profile, governance practices, and rising exposure to politically volatile markets. Once celebrated for its strong

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VP Shettima Visits Mokwa After Deadly Flood

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2025 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Mokwa on Tuesday to assess the aftermath of the catastrophic flood that struck the area on May 29, 2025, claiming over 200 lives and displacing more than 3,000 residents. Described as one of the worst natural disasters in Niger State’s history, the flood destroyed hundreds of homes, submerged farmlands, […]

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Ebonyi govt warns against misuse, abuse of new bus Stops within Abakaliki metropolis

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 June 2025 0

By Peter Okutu Ebonyi State Commissioner for Environment, Chief Victor Uzoma Chukwu, has charged the citizens of the State to avoid any form of abuse or misuse of the purpose for which the New Bus Stops were constructed in the State. He warned residents of the State against turning the facilities into a location for […]