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APC releases revised election timetable, fixes presidential primary for May 23
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised timetable for its activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, including the fixing of its presidential primary election for May 23. According to the party, the updated schedule introduces changes to key internal processes such as screening of aspirants, appeals, and the conduct of primaries. In a statement on Monday signed…
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FG introduces textbook ranking system for schools from September
The federal government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior and senior secondary schools as part of efforts to improve quality assurance and standardisation in Nigeria’s education sector. The new policy is aimed at tackling the growing number of textbooks in schools and ensuring that only high-quality materials that meet curriculum standards are used in classrooms. The…
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Tinubu unveils new foreign policy order, tasks envoys to attract investment
President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to aggressively pursue foreign investments, strengthen strategic partnerships and reposition the country’s global image in line with evolving diplomatic realities. Speaking on Monday at the opening of an induction course for the envoys at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Tinubu said their appointments reflected his administration’s…
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Group accuses Makinde of wasting N2bn on Ibadan summit
The Save Oyo Movement (SOM) has accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of wasting public funds on political activities, alleging that N2 billion was spent on an opposition parties summit held in Ibadan on Saturday. According to a report by Leadership newspaper, the group also claimed that the governor had spent more than N10 billion from the N30 billion reportedly…
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Nigeria, Uganda strengthen partnership to advance technical education in Africa
Nigeria and Uganda have deepened collaboration in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through a partnership involving the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), and the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB). The partnership is aimed at improving curriculum development, assessment standards, and promoting best practices in technical education…
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Lai Mohammed says fake news worsened EndSARS crisis
Former Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has said fake news and disinformation played a major role in worsening the #EndSARS crisis, describing the episode as an example of how misinformation can inflame an already volatile situation. Speaking at a forum at London School of Economics and Political Science on Friday, Mohammed said the protests began as a genuine…
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APC condemns Makinde’s comments, accuses Oyo governor of inciting violence
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned remarks made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at an opposition summit in Ibadan, accusing him of invoking the violent history of “Operation Wetie” to incite unrest over claims that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party…
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Offa robbery: Kwara govt defends Saraki charges, says it cannot ignore evidence
The Kwara State Government has defended its decision to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki over alleged links to the 2018 Offa robbery, saying it would have failed in its responsibilities if it ignored available evidence. The government was reacting to Saraki’s claim that the charges were a witch-hunt intended to “embarrass my person.” In a statement issued on Saturday…
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RHAmbassadors platform will boost policy updates, real-time citizen engagement — Dare
The Directorate of Digital and New Media of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Sunday Dare says the newly launched digital platform will improve the dissemination of government policies and strengthen real-time engagement with citizens. Dare stated this in a presentation at the unveiling of the RHA digital platform in Abuja over the weekend, saying the initiative was designed to improve…
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Uzodimma unveils Renewed Hope digital platform to tackle misinformation
The Director-General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, has launched a new digital communication platform aimed at improving the dissemination of government policies and addressing misinformation around the President Bola Tinubu administration’s reforms. The event, which held in Abuja, was attended by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku…
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