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FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared December 25, 26 and January 1, 2026, as public holidays. Announcing this on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, said the holidays are to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year celebrations respectively. Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility…
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PDP sets up interim leadership for Zamfara, names caretaker committee
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the constitution of a 7-man Caretaker Committee for Zamfara State. This was contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, ini Ememobong, on Monday. The Caretaker Committee comprised Hassan Muhammad Daudawa (Chairman), Muhammad Danbuba(Secretary), Shehu S. Fulani, Rabiu Illele Bakura, Musa Mallaha, Sani Lasisi Kaura,…
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Edo positions for stronger primary healthcare delivery ahead of 2026 PHC targets
The Edo State Government has held its Fourth Quarter Primary Healthcare (PHC) Taskforce meeting at the Festival Hall, marking a significant milestone in the state’s health sector governance. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa, who also chairs the State PHC Taskforce, described the meeting as a major achievement, noting that it was the first time the taskforce had successfully convened all four…
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Aiyedatiwa announces Nursing College, Refinery, Tourism projects for Ilaje
By Folashade Olorunfemi Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced that construction of a College of Nursing Sciences at Kofawe will commence next year, following the approval of the project by the State Executive Council. The governor disclosed this while speaking on education and health infrastructure during his Thank-You Tour to Ilaje, adding that land for the project has…
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LASG empowers entrepreneurs as 250 graduate from StartRight programme
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship by donating business tools and disbursing over ₦5 million in grants to beneficiaries of the StartRight Lagos Entrepreneurship Programme, as part of efforts to promote economic inclusion, wealth creation and job sustainability. The graduation and business pitching ceremony, held at Alausa, Ikeja, brought together 250 aspiring…
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2027: Calls grow for Adebayo’s second SDP bid
Prince Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, is increasingly being touted as a politician to watch ahead of the 2027 polls, as supporters urge him to make another bid for Nigeria’s highest office. Adebayo, an Ondo State–born lawyer, businessman and public affairs commentator, contested the last election on the platform of the…
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Abiodun hails release of remaining 130 abducted Niger schoolchildren, lauds Tinubu
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed delight over the release of the remaining 130 students of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri community, Niger State, who were held in captivity by kidnappers. The governor said the development, coming after the earlier release of 100 students this month, is a clear indication that…
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PHOTOS: Eyo festival preparations begin as Tinubu receives Eyo group in Lagos
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Sunday received members of the Eyo group at the President’s Lagos residence ahead of the forthcoming Eyo Festival.
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FG secures release of 130 abducted Niger schoolchildren- Presidency
The Federal Government has secured the release of 130 kidnapped schoolchildren whisked away by gunmen from the St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Niger State. A presidential spokesman, Sunday Dare, announced this on his official X handle on Sunday. “Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity,” Dare said in the post on X. The post…
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SERAP urges Tinubu to publish CTCs of Tax Laws
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to widely publish certified true copies of the tax bills received from the National Assembly and the tax laws signed into law. SERAP said it made the request amid allegations of…
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