Nigeria news today headlines : Friday 7th March 2025
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target=_blank>Tinubu Okays Employment Of 774 Health Fellows To Improve Healthcare System
President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. The president announced the fellows’ employment on Thursday during the programme’s launch at the State House in Abuja. Nigeria’s development partners, senior government officials, and
target=_blank>Reps Consider Stripping INEC Of Power To Register, Regulate Parties
ABUJA – A bill seeking to establish an independent authority for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Edo lawmaker, Marcus Onobun, aims to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of
target=_blank>Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan For Six Months
…Asks Her Not To Parade Self As Senator In Nigeria, Abroad…May Reconsider Her Fate If She Writes Senate, Apologises…This Injustice Shall Not Stand, Embattled Natasha Screams…Oby Ezekwesili Berates Senators, Accuses Them Of Abuse Of Power ABUJA – Barely two weeks after she accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment and victimisation, the Senate,
target=_blank>Tension As Pro-Wike Lawmakers 48-Hour Ultimatum To Gov Expires
PORT HARCOURT – There is palpable tension across Rivers State following the expiration of the 48-hour ultimatum issued to Governor Siminalayi Fubara by the Martins Amaewhule led Rivers House of Assembly to present the 2025 budget. Residents and visitors in the state are currently very circumspect in their movements for fear of being caught in
target=_blank>2025 Edition Of MTN CHAMPS Kicks Off March 13 In Benin, As Sponsor Solicits Edo Govt Support
Nigeria’s biggest Schools’ Athletics Championships, known as “MTN CHAMPS”, is set to return for its third consecutive year, with MTN continuing as the Title Sponsor for the third edition, known as Season 3 2025. Recalled that the inaugural edition, held from October to November 2023 across four cities—Benin, Uyo, Ibadan, and Abuja, brought together over
target=_blank>NECO Acquires OMR Scanner To Enhance Examination Efficiency
ABUJA – The National Examinations Council, NECO, has acquired a high performance Optical Mark Recognition, OMR, Scanner to enhance the efficiency, credibility and security of its examinations. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly installed scanning machine at the ICT Department in Minna on Thursday, NECO Registrar, Prof Dantani wushishi, said it was part of
target=_blank>Mangal Cement Company Up To Date On Implementation Of Community Development Agreement, Says Management
WARRI – The management of the Mangal Cement company in the Iluhagba community, Ijumu local government area of Kogi State has stated that the company is up to date in the implementation of the Community Development Agreement between the organization and the host community. This was disclosed in an interview with the General Manager of
target=_blank>Minister Advocates Financial Literacy, Inclusion For Women’s Empowerment
ABUJA – The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman -Ibrahim has called on all stakeholders to take immediate and decisive action in empowering women through financial literacy and inclusion. The minister said this at an event to commemorate the International Women’s Day with the theme, “Accelerate Action” – Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy &
target=_blank>Two Pakistans Arrested For Kidnap In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command said it has arrested two Pakistanis who specialize in kidnapping people for ransom. The duo were bursted while acting in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, that all Police Commands should stamp out kidnapping and other violent crimes throughout the country. The suspects were arrested
target=_blank>Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension Long Overdue – Akpodoro
Israel Eshanekpe, also known as Akpodoro, Mayor of Urobo Land, has characterized the decision of the Senate Committee on Ethics and Public to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi central senatorial district, as long overdue. He articulated this viewpoint in Abuja recently, during his visit to a prominent legislator at the National Assembly complex.
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