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Bagudu unveils community-focused plan to drive growth, stability
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has unveiled a new community-driven development framework aimed at promoting inclusive growth, regional stability, and sustainable development across Nigeria. Speaking at the 8th Board Steering Committee Meeting of the Regional Stabilization Facility (Nigeria Window), organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bagudu reaffirmed the federal…
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Tinubu receives report of National Defence College Course 33 graduates
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the report of the Course 33 graduates of the National Defence College (NDC) at the State House, Abuja. The delegation, led by the Commandant of the College, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, presented the report during a visit to the Council Chambers, where the President commended the institution’s continued contribution to…
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Issues in Tosin Ayo’s treatise on Wike vs Yerima’s face-off, by Oluwadare Ayeni
I have not met Tosin Ayo personally, but my childhood friend, Engrn Ayo Ogunsakin, tagged me with his essay and requested my review. Tosin Ayo’s recent commentary on the now, famous faceoff between the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, and Lieutenant A.M. Yerima of the Nigerian Navy raises thought, provoking questions about civil, military relations…
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World Cup dream alive as Super Eagles crush Gabon 4-1
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria proved too strong for Gabon as the Super Eagles thrashed the Gabonese national team 4-1 to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive. The first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup qualifier playoff, played in Rabat on Thursday night, saw Gabon challenge the star-studded Eagles before ultimately succumbing in extra…
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NCP moves to finalise Afam Power Plant sale to Transcorp
By Kunle Sanni – The National Council on Privatisation (NCP) has approved the Bureau of Public Enterprises’ (BPE) request to conclude engagements with Transcorp Power Consortium on the execution of the Performance Agreements (PAs) for the sale of Afam Power Plc and Afam III Fast Power Limited. The council said the move aims to regularise outstanding post-acquisition conditions and ensure…
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Innovation, market-driven agriculture key to feeding Lagos, says Sanwo-Olu
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said that despite Lagos’ small landmass, the state government continues to stimulate innovations in the agriculture sector to enhance food supply. He spoke at the Lagos Agrinnovation Summit 2.0, held at Victoria Island, Lagos, with the theme, “Thriving Systems for a Smarter Future.” The governor, represented by his Deputy Chief of…
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Aiyedatiwa flags off Akure–Imafon Road Project, pledges continued infrastructure renewal
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday flagged off the Akure–Imafon Road Project, describing it as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to infrastructure renewal and service delivery. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony at the NNPC–Imafon Junction, Igbatoro Road, Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa said the project addresses long-standing demands of residents and marks a milestone in fulfilling promises made…
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AFCON 2025: Tragedy as stadium worker dies during cleaning duty
With just weeks to the kickoff of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, tragedy has struck at one of the host venues, leaving the Local Organizing Committee in mourning. A young cleaning worker reportedly lost his life at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier after falling from a significant height while performing routine cleaning duties on the stadium’s…
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Olaopa commends success of computer-based promotion exams for civil servants
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has commended the successful implementation of the computer-based test (CBT) system for the 2025 promotion examination for civil servants. Olaopa gave the commendation on Thursday during his visit to the Bwari CBT centre of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja, where he was received by…
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Afe Babalola pledges to use ABUAD funds for endowment, scholarships
Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has announced that the institution’s savings will be set aside for an endowment fund, emphasizing that no individual holds shares in the university. Babalola made the remark on Thursday during his decoration and admission into the Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) at the ABUAD campus in…
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