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Senate passes vote of confidence in Akpabio
The Senate has overwhelmingly passed a vote of confidence in its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The decision comes 48 hours after the suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, claiming she was suspended for raising allegations of sexual harassment against Akpabio. The Senate…
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Obi, Bala Mohammed hold closed-door meeting in Bauchi
The presidential aspirant of the Labour Party in the 2025 general election and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, on Thursday, arrived in Bauchi State for a meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed. The purpose of the visit remains unclear as both politicians are currently holding a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Bauchi. Mohammed, who is the Chairman…
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Tinubu backs return of Obasa as Lagos Speaker
President Bola Tinubu has backed the return of Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The President’s intervention is believed to return peace to the House. It would be recalled that Tinubu met with the 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. Emerging from the President’s office at about 4:30pm on…
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Ekiti education varsity begins work on technology hub
Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, has commenced work on a technology hub aimed at enhancing students’ digital skills and innovation. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Adeoluwa, who disclosed this during the maiden convocation ceremony of the institution, said the university prioritises vocational and entrepreneurial education to equip students with practical skills for self-reliance. He highlighted that…
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Okpebholo recalls suspended Edo commissioner for justice, Osagie
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has recalled his Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, 37 days after he was suspended. A letter to Osagie by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, dated March 12, 2025, said that “having considered the report of the Investigative Panel set up by Government to investigate allegations of financial infractions reported…
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Student loan repayment structure is interest-free, says NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has said the loan repayment structure is interest-free, even if repayments stretch over a decade. He assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after graduation. Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification during a sensitisation programme at Edo University, Iyamho, on…
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TETFund inaugurates steering committee on alternative energy solution for tertiary institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has inaugurated the steering committee on the Alternative Energy Solution Initiative for tertiary institutions. TETFund also unveiled a Special Intervention initiative aimed at addressing the persistent power shortages affecting Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The newly inaugurated committee, chaired by Sunday Adepoju, a member of TETFund’s Board of Trustees, has been given two months to submit a…
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Court dismisses suit seeking to stop arrest of commercial workers in Abuja
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from arresting and prosecuting Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Abuja. Delivering judgement, Justpice Omotosho, held that the application of the plaintiff was incompetent under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009.…
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Lagos HSC holds retreat for hospital Quality Improvement Officers
The Lagos State Health Service Commission (HSC) has held a two-day Retreat for its quality improvement officers in all the 30 General Hospitals in the state. The Retreat, which took place at the Lekki, was organised in conjunction with PharmAccess Foundation, under its Quality Department, SafeCare Healthcare Standards. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, HSC, Dr Ademuyiwa Benjamin Eniayewun,…
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EFCC Chairman, Olukoyede charges staff on enhanced professionalism
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede has called on staff of the Commission to continue on the paths of professionalism and integrity.He made the call in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday while on a working visit to the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Commission. According to him, the anti-graft works of…
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