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ASUU suspends strike in Taraba University
Students of Taraba State University, Jalingo, can now return to their academic activities following the suspension of a one-month strike by the institution’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The union’s Chairman, Dr Joshua Mbaver, announced the suspension of the strike, stating that the state government had addressed key demands that led to the industrial action. According to a statement…
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Abiodun approves recruitment of additional 1,000 Amotekun personnel, warns criminals
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the recruitment of an additional 1,000 Amotekun personnel to effectively police all nooks and crannies of the state, just as he warned criminals that the state would not be a haven for their criminal activities. The governor also pledged to provide more patrol vehicles, electric motorcycles, communication gadgets, and other necessities to…
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Anti-Money Laundering: Nigeria initiates moves to exit grey list
The Nigerian government, through the efforts of the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, (NFIU) have kick-started an initiative that would ensure the exclusion of the country from the Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List by May 2025. This initiative was a directive of the President to the request of the NFIU to develop…
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LASG shuts school over death of 2-year-old pupil
The Lagos State Government has shutdown a School, Smiley Kids Montessori following death of a 2-year-old pupil, Rapheala Ogbodo, who drowned inside its swimming pool in Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo axis of the state. It stated that the school was shut for a preliminary investigation to ascertain the circumstances that resulted in the toddler’s death, particularly as regards her drowning…
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NAFDAC seals pharmacy in Abuja for allegedly selling expired drugs
NAFDAC has sealed off a pharmacy located at Onitsha Crescent, Area 11 – Garki, Abuja, for allegedly selling expired and unregistered drugs. The Agency made this known in a post on its X handle on Saturday. “Acting on a tip-off from a concerned citizen, NAFDAC’s enforcement team uncovered several expired items worth over seven million naira, including expired “H-Pylori” test…
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Personnel Welfare: IGP Egbetokun approves distribution of kits, uniforms to officers
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has again approved the distribution of new kits and uniforms to police personnel in other ranks, reaffirming his commitment to improving officers’ welfare and boosting their morale. A statement issued on Saturday by the Spokesman for the Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the initiative supports the IGP’s vision to enhance improved working conditions and professionalism…
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Tinubu’s aide advocates public awareness campaigns to support presidential CNG iniative
By Kunle Sanni The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, has emphasized the need for robust public awareness campaigns and consumer education to combat misinformation surrounding the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative. Speaking during a bilateral session with the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, and other…
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Brazil confirms Nigeria as BRICS partner country
By Kunle Sanni Brazil has officially announced Nigeria’s inclusion as a partner country in the BRICS alliance, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s engagement with the group of leading emerging economies. The Brazilian foreign ministry confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday, saying, “The Brazilian government welcomes the Nigerian government’s decision.” BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China,…
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PDP disowns Ologunagba, says NWC yet to meet on court ruling on Rivers chapter excos
The Peoples Democratic Party has said the National Working Committee has not yet met on the court ruling on the Rivers State executives of the party, despite claims by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said the party was not comfortable with Ologunagba’s actions, which…
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LASG canvasses professionalism in healthcare franchise operations
… As HEFAMAA Strengthens Monitoring Capacities to Ensure Quality, Safe Healthcare in Lagos The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi has called on stakeholders in the health sector to uphold the highest standards of professionalism to enhance service delivery, emphasising the crucial role of public health and well-being in the state. Dr. Ogunyemi made…
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