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target=_blank>First Lady empowers 9,500 Nigerians with disabilities through business grants
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a nationwide initiative that coincides with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has extended a lifeline of financial support to 9,500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the country, allocating N200,000 each to boost their business ventures. According to a statement issued by her
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target=_blank>First Lady applauds Nigerian Police for championing gender mainstreaming on 70th anniversary of women in policing
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria marks an important milestone—70 years since women first joined the nation’s police force—First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has publicly praised the Nigerian Police Force for its steadfast commitment to justice and equality, highlighting the institution’s progress in mainstreaming gender as a key strategic priority. Speaking at the landmark
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target=_blank>Lagos, Kaduna, Oyo, FCT top Nigeria’s 2025 ease of boing business rankings
• as NCDMB, NDLEA, Customs lead federal MDAs in business facilitation act compliance From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has released two pivotal 2025 reports spotlighting the state of Nigeria’s business climate—namely, the Subnational Ease of Doing Business (FoDB) Report and the Business Facilitation Act (BFA) Performance Report for Federal Government
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target=_blank>NAFDAC achieves global drug-regulation breakthrough with ICH admission
By Doris Obinna Nigeria has surged into the top tier of global drug regulation, with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) securing full membership of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH), a milestone that places the country among an elite group of
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target=_blank>Peter Obi didn’t grant interview disparaging ADC – Media Office
By John Ogunsemore Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi did not grant any interview against the African Democratic Congress (ADC), his media office has said. Reports in a section of the media claimed Obi said the ADC was faltering because it had yet to settle questions on zoning and the rotation of key offices. The reports
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target=_blank>Rivers Assembly: Speaker, 15 lawmakers dump PDP for APC
From Tony John, Port Harcourt Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule and 15 other lawmakers have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), dumping the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). They announced their defection at plenary on Friday. Speaker of the Assembly, Amaewhule, attributed their defection to the division in the People’s
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target=_blank>NACCIMA, GIZ partner to boost cross-border agricultural trade
By Merit Ibe The National Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has partnered with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to strengthen regional integration, expand cross-border agricultural trade, and open new opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across West Africa. Speaking at the launch of NACCIMA’s activities under the ECOWAS
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target=_blank>217 bags first class as OAU holds 49th convocation
Senate President to deliver lecture From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Adebayo Bamire, has disclosed that 217 students graduating with first class honours in the 49th convocation of the university slated for December 10 to 13. Speaking at a press conference heralding the convocation on Friday, Prof.
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target=_blank>Nigeria’s Education Crisis: Shettima leads nationwide summit on funding, reform
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Abuja is set to host a landmark gathering as Vice President Kashim Shettima convenes a high-level assembly of all 36 state governors, Education Commissioners, and key stakeholders to tackle Nigeria’s ongoing education challenges. The event, titled “The Nigeria Education Forum (NEF) 2025,” will hold from December 9 to 10, aiming to
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target=_blank>10th NASS faces verdict of failure, PLAC’s Nwankwo warns as special seats bill vote looms
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Clement Nwankwo, issued a stark warning at a high-stakes stakeholder roundtable: failure to pass the Special Seats Bill would brand Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly as a resounding failure in the eyes of citizens, overshadowing all other achievements. He said this at
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target=_blank>Tax Policy Will Be Implemented With Human Face – C’ttee Chairman
Ahead of January 1st, 2026, billed for the implementation of a new tax policy regime, the tax implementation committee has assured Nigerians that not do anything that would be disruptive or injurious to the economy. Dispelling the fears being nursed with respect to the implementation of the new tax policy, the Chairman of the National…
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target=_blank>Kwara Court Jails Man For 5 Years For Slitting Throat
Justice I. Olawoyin of the Kwara State High Court has convicted a man for the offences of attempted culpable homicide and causing grievous hurt. The defendant, Abdullateef Yakub, was accused of using a knife to slit the throat of one Abubakar Babatunde at the Shao Garage area of Ilorin, the state capital on December 26,…
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target=_blank>Eno Gifts N50,000 Each To Over 33,461 Aspiring Civil Servants
…12,502 to partake in oral interview January. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved that 12,502 candidates who scored above 50 per cent in the recent Civil Service Computer-Based Test (CBT) be invited for oral interviews. Governor Eno has also approved a transport and lunch allowance of ₦50,000 for each of the 33,461…
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target=_blank>Insecurity: Police Arrests Three Suspected Bandit Financiers
…Recovers Rustled Cattle in Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three suspected bandit financiers in Tangaza Local Government Area and recovered stolen cattle. On December 3, 2025, the command’s anti-kidnapping Unit conducted a targeted operation, acting on credible intelligence, and apprehended Ruwa Ginyo, the Fulani Head of Gidan-Madi, and two accomplices. The suspects…
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target=_blank>CSOs Kick As Reps Shift Constitution Review Debate
A group of Civil Society Organisations have expressed deep concern over the House of Representatives’ decision to postpone consideration of the Constitution Review Report covering 44 critical amendments. The groups include WOMANIFESTO, WILAN, TOS FOUNDATION, CISLAC, and WARDC GSAI, The Women International and I-teach Africa and the National Secretariat for the Reserved Seats for Women…
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target=_blank>Association Commends Tinubu, Otu For Tackling Insecurity
The Association of Heads of Federal Establishments, Cross River State chapter, has commended the steps currently being taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the security situation in the country. President of the Association, Dr Rita Akpan, who gave this commendation on behalf of members of the Association, noted that the security situation has…
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target=_blank>DSS Arrests Doctor Linked To Kwara Kidnapping Gangs
The Department of State Service (DSS) has taken into custody a medical doctor who was alleged to be ferrying drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers in parts of Kwara State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said: “The doctor was intercepted in the Jebba area following intelligence…
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target=_blank>Gov Eno Clears 12,502 For Civil Service Interviews
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the invitation of 12,502 candidates who scored 50 per cent and above in the recently concluded civil service recruitment CBT for oral interviews. The governor also approved a ₦50,000 transport and lunch allowance for each of the 33,461 applicants who participated in the screening exercise, saying…
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target=_blank>Lagos Begins Second Phase Of Polio Outbreak Response Campaign Saturday
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Second Round of the Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign will commence on Saturday, December 6, and run through Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to curb the spread of the poliovirus across the state. The exercise, coordinated by the Lagos State Primary Health Care…
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target=_blank>Anambra To Witness Blackout Sunday
The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Limited (FPEDL) has announced that there will be a power outage in Anambra State on Sunday. December 7. In a statement signed by Management, FPEDL appealed to customers to bear with the company during the interruption. According to the statement, the planned outage on Sunday, December 7, 2025, will last from…
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