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Edo govt trains 3,200 teachers due for promotion, reaffirms commitment to welfare
The Edo State Government has begun training more than 3,200 teachers across the state who are due for promotion. The exercise, held at Idia College, brought together about 2,200 teachers from the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and 1,000 from the Edo State Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) and the Edo State Board for Technical and Vocational Education…
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Akwa Ibom moves to strengthen hospitality industry, signs MoU with Aleph Technical Services
Akwa Ibom State Government and Aleph Technical and Advisory Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, for the management of government owned hospitality facilities across the State. This was disclosed on Saturday by Ekerete Udoh, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Umo Eno, in a post on his facebook page. According to the statement, the MoU was signed on…
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APGA reopens electronic registration, targets digital expansion ahead of 2027 elections
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has commenced a fresh nationwide electronic membership registration exercise as part of efforts to expand its support base and strengthen its digital operations ahead of future elections. At a press conference in the party’s zonal headquarters in Awka on Friday, APGA National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opara, announced that the Continuous Electronic Membership Registration Exercise…
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2026 Budget: LASG dismisses report on N4.2bn for Deputy Governor’s office furniture
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has denied reports claiming that its 2026 budget earmarked ₦4.2 billion for the purchase of office furniture and 30 microphones for the Office of the Deputy Governor. The report had alleged that the allocation covered the procurement of 10 executive tables and chairs, 40 visitor chairs, and 120 officers’ tables and chairs for…
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Federation Account: Renewed funds from a renewed hope — by Tahir Ibrahim
NNPC Ltd. remitted N14.6 trillion to the federation account in 2025, N10 trillion in 2024, and about N4.5 trillion from January to September of 2023. In 2022 there was zero remittance due to subsidy payments even though a profit of N2.5 trillion was reported by the company. The removal of subsidy has loosened up trillions of naira for the federation…
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Adebayo urges national rebirth as muslims, christians hold joint Ramadan Iftar in Gombe
Clerics and faithful from Muslim and Christian communities have gathered at the Al-Ahfad Mosque in Gombe for a special Ramadan Iftar aimed at promoting unity and religious tolerance. Speaking at the event, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, described the coincidence of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season as a unique opportunity for national…
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Hardship, hunger will decide 2027 not cross-carpeting, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Friday said the 2027 general election would be a straight contest between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigerians, saying political defections will not translate into genuine public support for the ruling party. Atiku, who is a Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) made the declaration in a statement issued by his media…
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Aiyedatiwa commissions 10 ambulances, boosts security with patrol vehicles in Ondo
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday commissioned 10 ambulances, received 10 patrol vehicles for security agencies and presented official cars to newly appointed Permanent Secretaries at the Government House in Akure. Speaking at the event, the governor emphasised that effective healthcare delivery goes beyond policy statements and the construction of hospital buildings. He said quality medical services require access…
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PDP: Oyo Court upholds Turaki-Led convention, Wike faction kicks
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis deepened on Friday as an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan upheld the party’s November 15 and 16, 2025 convention, where a National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turaki was elected. Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5 delivered the ruling after first determining an application seeking joinder in the matter before the court.…
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NUC moves to sanction institutions over indiscriminate award of honorary degrees
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued fresh guidelines to regulate the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria. In a public notice released on its official X page, the Commission said the guidelines were approved under its powers as provided by the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, CAP E3, Laws of the Federation…
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