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Reps Deputy Speaker urges more funding for teachers at Tolu School launch
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for sustained investment in teachers, curriculum development, technology, and inclusive policies to guarantee access to quality education for every Nigerian child. Speaking at the commissioning of the Tolu School Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos, Kalu emphasized that education remains the foundation for sustainable national development and must be prioritised…
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Tinubu to commission roads, power projects in Bayelsa
Governor Diri declares public holiday, orders closure of markets ahead of presidential visitPresident Bola Tinubu is set to commission key road and power projects in Bayelsa State on Friday, in a move aimed at boosting infrastructure, improving electricity supply, and stimulating economic activities across the state. The visit will see the inauguration of several “legacy projects” executed by the administration…
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SGF inaugurates committee to review $200bn integrated gas, power, high-speed rail project
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has inaugurated a high-level technical committee to review a proposed $200 billion Integrated Gas, Power and High-Speed Rail Project. The project is designed to integrate gas development, power generation and transmission, alongside a 4,000-kilometre high-speed rail network connecting major economic corridors, including Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt. In…
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Tinubu honors fallen soldiers in Benisheikh, urges support for military
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences over the killing of soldiers from the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The Defence Headquarters confirmed the attack, which occurred early Thursday, April 9, 2026, resulting in the tragic deaths of several soldiers, including Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Governor Abiodun gifts 40 brand-new SUVs to Ogun traditional rulers
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Thursday presented 40 brand-new SUVs to the state’s traditional rulers, describing the gesture as an appreciation for their support in sustaining peace, stability, and development across the state. The handover took place during the statutory meeting of the Ogun State Council of Obas at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun disclosed the…
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PHOTO NEWS: APC issues certificates of return to newly elected NWC members
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday presented certificates of return to members of its newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The ceremony was led by Aminu Masari, chairman of the 2026 APC national convention election sub-committee and the national convention central coordination committee. He was joined by Mai Mala Buni, governor of…
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Eze Ndigbo’ titles abroad ‘a major embarrassment’ — FG
The federal government has condemned the conferment of “Eze Ndigbo” titles on individuals in foreign countries, describing the practice as damaging to Nigeria’s image and capable of triggering tensions in host communities. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this on Thursday while addressing the Imeobi, the highest decision-making body of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, in Enugu. “The…
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FG reroutes Lagos-Calabar highway through Ogoniland to honour late Senator Mpigi
The federal government has approved the rerouting of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Ogoniland in honour of the late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry. According to a report by Vanguard newspaper, Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the decision on Wednesday at a Night of Tribute held in Abuja, where he described the senator’s death as a significant loss…
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Tinubu launches new platform to connect government with entrepreneurs
President Bola Tinubu has launched the Renewed Hope Enterprise Bridge Initiative designed to serve as a structured channel for continuous engagement between government and entrepreneurs in the country. He said for long, there has been a quiet disconnect between those who make policy and those who must navigate it daily, noting that it is exactly what the initiative is designed…
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FG inaugurates new board for Nigeria Commodity Exchange
The federal government has inaugurated the newly reconstituted governing board of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX). In a post on X on Wednesday, Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, described the exchange as “a key catalyst for enhancing price discovery, improving market transparency, and driving the expansion of non-oil exports.” She added: “The new board will provide the…
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