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Abiodun promises collaboration with FG on women’s empowerment
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured that his administration would work to support Federal Government programmes aimed at empowering and improving the economic status of women in the state. Governor Abiodun gave this assurance on Tuesday in Abeokuta when he received the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who paid him a courtesy call.…
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Marwa, a man of uncommon grace at 72, by Femi Babafemi
I have had the privilege of knowing Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) for about 30 years. As a young reporter, I observed from a working distance the metamorphosis of a military administrator who was unlike any other—an enigma committed as much to his work as to becoming a paragon of excellence in public administration. In an era when military…
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Aiyedatiwa pledges greater welfare for Ondo retirees
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries, describing them as senior citizens whose sacrifices laid the foundation for the state’s development. Receiving members of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries at his office in Akure on Tuesday, the governor said his administration…
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PDP condemns bid to stop Akpoti-Uduaghan’s resumption at Senate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned alleged moves to prevent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming at the Senate following the expiration of her six-month suspension. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP described the attempt to use the National Assembly bureaucracy against an elected senator as a gross violation of…
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NUPENG suspends strike after reaching agreement with Dangote Refinery
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its strike following an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery. It was gathered that the resolution was reached at a closed-door meeting attended by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress. Acting NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, confirmed the outcome, while…
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Tinubu’s performance drawing more governors, lawmakers to APC — Yilwatda
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said President Bola Tinubu is on the move to take Nigeria to a greater height and more governors in the country will join the party ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during the Bayelsa State chapter 12th expanded stakeholders meeting and endorsement for President Bola Tinubu on…
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Lagos Health Ministry kicks off 2026 AOP with focus on strategic alignment, resource prioritisation
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced the development of its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), calling for deliberate planning, alignment with global and national directives, and prioritisation of resources to deliver impactful health outcomes for residents. Speaking at the Top Management Committee Meeting on the AOP development process in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stressed…
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Ogun state breaking trade barriers to attract investments- Abiodun tells AfCFTA panel
Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has told the international community that the State is actively dismantling trade barriers through bold initiatives designed to attract investment and deepen trade. Abiodun spoke during a high-level panel session titled “Investment Showcase: Unveiling Opportunities from Select African & Caribbean Sub-Sovereigns” at the ongoing IATF25 in Algiers, Algeria. Reaffirming Ogun State’s position as…
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Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot resume yet, says NASS
The National Assembly has said Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) cannot resume her legislative duties despite completing her six-month suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended in March 2025 by a Senate resolution over alleged misconduct following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements during plenary. In a letter dated September 4, 2025, and signed by the Acting Clerk to…
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FCTA appoints Nathan as Acting Head of Service
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan as Acting Head of Service. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday morning by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. Mrs. Nathan’s appointment follows the death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo last Monday. According to the statement,…
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