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2027: Fubara canvasses support for Tinubu’s re-election
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu to consolidate ongoing reforms and development efforts, saying that Nigeria is in capable hands under him. Fubara made the call on Thursday while declaring open the meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council in Port Harcourt on Thursday, where monarchs from the 17 southern states converged to…
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APC overhauls 2027 election schedule, adjusts key primary dates
.. presidential primary to hold May 23 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a major revision to its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The adjustment, unveiled after a meeting at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, is aimed at ensuring full compliance with the Constitution of the…
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Lagos strengthens disease surveillance with intensive DSNO training
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak response through a four-day Quarterly Surveillance Evaluation and Capacity Building programme for Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs), held in Lekki. The training, themed “From Data to Action: Hands-on Surveillance Evaluation Using Case-Based Approaches,” brought together frontline surveillance officers, public health experts, laboratory scientists, and…
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2027: Obasa pledges to rally political structure behind Hamzat
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday hosted the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, at his official residence in GRA, Ikeja. During the visit, Obasa pledged to mobilise his extensive political structure in support of Hamzat ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Hamzat is widely regarded as the presumptive candidate…
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NCC moves to compensate users, boost network quality nationwide
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that telecom subscribers who have experienced poor network service will begin receiving compensation in the form of airtime, either today or tomorrow, Friday, April 24. The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, disclosed this during the inauguration of a joint committee between the Commission and a media stakeholders’…
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NITDA sets up coordination group, warns against complacency
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated a Multistakeholder Coordination Group (MCG) to strengthen collaboration and sustain Nigeria’s growing reputation in digital governance. Speaking at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, described Nigeria’s recent global recognition in digital governance as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility. He warned against complacency, stressing the…
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NITDA DG urges urgent national action against AI-powered cyber risks
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has raised concerns over rapidly evolving cybersecurity risks driven by artificial intelligence, urging coordinated national action. Speaking ahead of the inauguration of a proposed cybersecurity advisory council, Inuwa revealed that the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy plans to hold additional stakeholder engagement sessions. He said…
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Tinubu meets APC governors in Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. According to a report by The Punch, the meeting, initially scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Council Chamber, commenced at about 5 p.m. after the venue was moved to the Conference Room of the President’s Office.…
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LAHA 2027: Lawmakers brace for uphill battle to keep seats
The prospects of the 39 All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly securing automatic tickets for the 2027 elections appear to be fading, as the party leadership has opted to adopt direct primaries scheduled for May. However, the party also indicated that a consensus arrangement may be considered in constituencies where aspirants reach mutual agreement.…
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Governor Eno turns 62, urges support for orphans, poor
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged well-wishers who intend to celebrate his 62nd birthday with gifts or souvenirs to instead channel such gestures toward uplifting the lives of the less privileged and supporting orphanages. Eno made this appeal in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, where he also expressed gratitude to the people…
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