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2027: S’West won’t abandon Tinubu for ‘Theatrical ambition without substance’- Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned what it described as a “publicity stunt” by the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM), dismissing comments credited to the group on President Bola Tinubu’s administration as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC said the…
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NITDA, ICPC unveil Joint Task Force to curb corruption in government IT projects
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) the have announced the creation of a Joint Task Force on Digital Governance and Anti-Corruption to tackle corruption risks associated with government IT projects, strengthen enforcement of the IT Project Clearance mandate, and ensure that technology becomes a tool for service delivery.…
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Ondo, Edo, Taraba lead as Lassa Fever death toll hits 168 in 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed that Lassa fever has claimed 168 lives across 21 states in 2025. In its situation report for epidemiological week 38, the agency revealed a total of 4,543 suspected cases, of which 897 were confirmed positive, with a case fatality rate of 18.7 per cent. The NCDC noted that four…
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NITDA, NCS advocate unified collaboration to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) have jointly called for deeper collaboration among stakeholders to fast-track Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. This call formed the core of discussions at the Principal IT Stakeholders Forum 2025, held in Abuja, where participants emphasised the importance of collective action in building a digitally empowered nation. Speaking at…
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Akwa Ibom govt relocates CNG bus terminal, urges youths to protect facility from vandalism
The Akwa Ibom State Government has relocated its CNG bus terminal site from Odiok Itam in Itu Local Government Area to Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe communities in Uyo Local Government Area. Speaking during an inspection of the site, the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, noted that the decision to relocate the terminal after much consideration was made to ensure…
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NAFDAC seals Chinese supermarkets, 8 cosmetics shops in Abuja over unregistered products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut two Chinese supermarkets located in the Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops at Wuse Market, Abuja, for violating extant laws governing the sale, distribution, and labelling of regulated products in Nigeria. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, Deputy Director of Public Relations/Protocol, Adegboyega Osiyemi, noted that…
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Misconduct during emergency rule will be punished- Fubara tells Permanent Secretaries
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has cautioned permanent secretaries who fell short of the standards of the civil service during the period of emergency rule in the state, warning that they would be held accountable for their actions. Fubara gave the warning at the swearing-in of Austin Ezekiel-Hart as a permanent secretary at the Executive Chambers of Government…
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Blue economy to overtake oil as Nigeria’s top revenue source- Oyetola
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that Nigeria’s marine and blue economy is being strategically repositioned to replace crude oil as the nation’s dominant revenue earner. Oyetola made this known on Friday during the official visit of the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez, to the Institute of Maritime Studies, University of…
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Only lawmakers allowed near Akpabio’s office- NASS tells aides
The National Assembly has barred aides from corridor near the office of Senate President Godswill Akpabio over security. This was contained in a memo dated October 2, and signed by the the sergeant-at-arms at the National Assembly, Etido Ekpo. Ekpo stated that the corridor linking the White House lobby to the Senate President’s office will henceforth be reserved exclusively…
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LASU opens applications for 2025/2026 part-time degree programmes
The Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the commencement of admissions into its School of Part-Time Studies (LASU-SPTS) for the academic session. The University Registrar, Emmanuel A. Fanu, interested candidates can now apply for admission into various part-time degree programmes domiciled at the Ojo Campus of the institution. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess five O’Level…
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