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State police not enough, Nigeria needs restructuring — Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has argued that the creation of state police alone will not solve Nigeria’s deep-rooted governance challenges, insisting that comprehensive restructuring of the country remains the only viable path forward. Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill to amend the Constitution to allow the establishment of state police in Nigeria. The bill was…
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Dangote to establish Nigeria’s largest industrial free trade zone in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has unveiled plans to establish what is expected to become Nigeria’s largest industrial and free trade zone in Ondo State, with construction scheduled to commence in the final quarter of 2026. Dangote disclosed this on Monday during a visit to Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, in Akure, where he outlined a…
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FG inaugurates technical working group to tackle agricultural export rejections
The federal government has inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Agricultural Produce Residue Standards to tackle the recurring rejection of Nigerian agricultural exports caused by non-compliance with international residue limits and food safety requirements. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, described the…
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FG to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles in August, says Shettima
The federal government will begin the rollout of 10,000 electric tricycles in August as part of efforts to improve public transportation and strengthen the country’s transport system, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said. Shettima disclosed this on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Transporters for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 group, noting that the tricycles would be distributed by the North East…
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Ondo govt sets up committee to review Olokola Free Trade Zone project
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has inaugurated a technical committee to review issues surrounding the proposed Olokola Free Trade Zone project and recommend the next steps for its implementation. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced the constitution of the committee on Monday, describing it as part of efforts to reassess the status of the long-delayed economic initiative. According to a…
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Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Oluremi Tinubu calls for stronger protection of senior citizens
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called for increased efforts to protect the dignity, rights, safety and wellbeing of elderly citizens, urging stakeholders to move beyond awareness campaigns and implement practical measures to prevent elder abuse. In a message marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026, observed on Monday, the First Lady highlighted the need for stronger systems of care, community…
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Democracy Day: Not Too Young To Run remains one of my proudest achievements, says Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has described the passage of the Not Too Young To Run legislation as one of the achievements closest to his heart, saying the reform opened the doors of political leadership to a new generation of Nigerians. Saraki spoke on Friday while delivering a keynote address at The Platform’s June Forum in Lagos as part of…
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World Day Against Child Labour: Oluremi Tinubu calls for stronger protection of children’s rights
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed efforts to protect children from labour exploitation, emphasising that every child deserves access to education, safety, and opportunities for personal development. In a statement issued on Friday to commemorate the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour, Mrs Tinubu said children should be in schools, playgrounds, and other safe environments rather than being…
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Build here, code here, vote here, Tinubu tells Nigerian youths
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to remain in the country and actively contribute to national development, saying Nigeria’s future belongs to those who stay and help solve its challenges. In his Democracy Day address on Friday, the President encouraged young people to commit to building their future within the country. “To our young people: Nigeria is your home…
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Tinubu renames Kaduna institute for petroleum after Shehu Musa Yar’Adua
President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing him as one of the architects of modern democratic Nigeria. Speaking during his Democracy Day address, Tinubu said the Federal Government had approved the revitalisation and renaming of the completed institute as the General Shehu…
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