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INEC, NIMC forge digital alliance to boost credible elections
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) following the signing of the National Identity Management Commission Act, 2026, describing it as a major step towards building a more secure and transparent electoral system. Prof. Amupitan made…
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President Tinubu commissions 20 FCT judges’ quarters
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared that his administration is delivering on its promise to strengthen the rule of law and rebuild confidence in Nigeria’s institutions, as he commissioned 20 residential quarters for judges of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Katampe District, Abuja. Represented by the Attorney-General of the Federation and…
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Over 500 Feared Dead In Two Suspected Shipwrecks Off Myanmar
The United Nations warned Thursday that more than 500 people were feared dead following reports of two large shipwrecks off Myanmar since late June. The UN’s International Organization for Migration and its refugee agency UNHCR voiced alarm in a joint statement at reports “that two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off…
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Alleged Corruption: Court Grants Ex-CCT Chairman Danladi Umar ₦100m Bail
Former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, has been granted bail in the sum of ₦100million by a Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja. Justice Peter Kekemeke, in a brief ruling, ordered that the defendant must provide one surety in like sum and the surety must possess a…
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Nigeria determined never to return to War, commits to global peace dialogue in Italy, says Akume
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has said Nigerians remain resolute in their determination never to relive the horrors of war, stressing that the Federal Government is deepening efforts to promote peace, religious tolerance and national cohesion across the country. Akume spoke in Abuja while receiving the Country Representative…
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NCS ratifies harmonization of NABTE, ITF mandates to support Tinubu’s industrialization agenda
National Council on Skills (NCS) has reviewed and ratified the alignment of the mandates of the Nigeria Board for Technical Education (NABTE) and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to support the industrialization agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The council also adopted the National Skills Observatory platform as the foundation for evidence-based…
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Tinubu Honours Osoba, Says Former Ogun Governor Has Always Put Service First
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a glowing birthday tribute to elder statesman and former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Chief Olusegun Osoba, describing him as “a brother in purpose” whose life has been defined by service, integrity and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s democratic ideals. In a heartfelt message released on Tuesday to commemorate Osoba’s…
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FG completes South Africa evacuation as final flight returns 308 Nigerians
Federal Government on Wednesday concluded its emergency evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, with the final government-sponsored flight bringing home 308 citizens affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in the country. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed the development in a post on her official X account, confirming that the last evacuation…
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Mary Habila’s Death: ADC Urges Independent Inquiry, Says Nigerians Deserve the Truth
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for an independent investigation into the death of Ms. Mary Habila, who reportedly died at the private residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, insisting that only a transparent inquiry can restore public confidence. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji…
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Shettima launches $500m Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM, has launched the $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund, describing it as a laudable development for a nation whose foundation was built on agrarian economy and whose soil paid its bills before the discovery of oil. He observed that Nigeria cannot afford to take the promise of…