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FG determined to streamline tertiary education for improved efficiency – Alausa
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said the Federal Government was determined to streamline tertiary education for improved efficiency and value. Alausa urged tertiary institutions across the country to phase out satellite campuses, describing them as unsustainable and inefficient. Speaking at a Tertiary Education Trust Fund one-day strategic engagement with heads of institutions, bursars, and directors of procurement in…
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2027: No strong opposition figure capable of unseating Tinubu- Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said there was currently no strong opposition figure capable of unseating President Bola Tinubu. Wike debunked speculation that he may challenge Tinubu in the 2027 election if the Peoples Democratic Party zones its presidential ticket to the South. He reaffirmed his loyalty to Tinubu’s administration, declaring that he had no…
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2027: Cross River APC Support Group endorses Tinubu, Otu for second term
A support group under the All Progressives Congress, Cross River State Political Network, has organised a mega rally endorsing Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The rally was held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday, with party faithful, leaders, and supporters from all 196 wards and 18 local government areas across the…
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Lagos LP unveils chairmanship candidates for July 12 LG election
Twenty-Six chairmanship candidates of the Julius Abure-led faction of Labour Party have emerged for the July 12 Local Government election in Lagos State. Chairperson of the faction in Lagos State, Pastor Dayo Ekong, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. Ekong said the faction’s candidates emerged at the party’s primaries, conducted across 26 locations in…
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BREAKING: Northwest APC endorses Tinubu ahead 2027 general elections
The All Progressives Congress in the North-West zone, on Saturday, endorsed President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abas, moved the motion for the endorsement of the President, while Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, seconded the motion, passing a vote of confidence in Tinubu for a second term in 2027.…
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INEC releases personal details of candidates for 2025 Anambra guber election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the personal particulars of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State governorship election. This was disclosed in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, on Saturday, titled ‘PUBLICATION OF PERSONAL PARTICULARS OF CANDIDATES FOR THE 2025 ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION’. The statement read, “Following the conclusion…
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TCN begins reconstruction of 3 collapsed towers along Kainji-Birnin Kebbi line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has begun the reconstruction of three collapsed towers along the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi transmission line. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the General Manager, Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, who said the company had mobilised three contractors to the site, with each contractor assigned to rebuild one of the affected towers.…
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Lagos APC primaries: Ikeja residents protest alleged imposition of Chairmanship candidate
…call on President Tinubu to intervene Controversy has continued to trail the Chairmanship and Councillorship primaries conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC, Lagos Chapter) on May 10, as some residents of the Ikeja local government protested the alleged imposition of APC Chairmanship candidate. Speaking on behalf of the Ikeja Concerned Residents, David Olorunda, at a press conference in Ikeja,…
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NAHCON airlifts 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has transported 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj in one week. NAHCON disclosed this in a statement by its Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafil Mohammed, in Abuja on Friday. It would be recalled that the Vice-President Kashim Shettima had on May 9 declared the inaugural…
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Aiyedatiwa inspects ongoing road projects in Ondo South
… hails progress on rehabilitation of 60km selected roads The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that ongoing construction and rehabilitation of 60km selected roads across the State are progressing steadily and will significantly enhance rural access and economic connectivity in the State. Aiyedatiwa made this assertion during an inspection visit to Ilaje Local Government Area, where…
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