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PSC, key agencies meet to finalise recruitment process for 50,000 police officers
By Kunle Sanni – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has begun consultations with critical stakeholders to refine the framework for recruiting 50,000 new police officers into the Nigeria Police Force. At a meeting held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, representatives of the PSC, the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Federal Character Commission discussed measures…
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Create independent body for INEC appointments, CSO tells FG
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A civil-society organisation, Media Advocacy Promotion for Development Initiative (MAPDI), has called for the establishment of an independent body to oversee the appointment of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key officials. The Executive Director of MAPDI, Mayowa Adeniran, made the call during a Southwest Regional Youth Town Hall Meeting…
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Nigeria to launch world’s first UNESCO Media Literacy Centre in February 2026
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced February 2026 as the commencement date for the world’s first UNESCO Category 2 Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Centre, to be established in Abuja. He made the announcement on Thursday while receiving the UNESCO Head of Office and Representative to Nigeria, Dr Jean-Paul Ngome Abiaga. Idris said President Bola…
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Tinubu hails industrialist Adedoyin at 90, nationalist Yakasai at 100
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday issued two separate tributes honouring two prominent Nigerians marking milestone birthdays — renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Prince Samuel Adedoyin, who turns 90, and veteran nationalist, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, who clocks 100. In a statement celebrating Prince Samuel Adedoyin, founder of the Doyin Group, President Tinubu described him as a “national icon”…
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Nigeria, Bahamas police forces explore strategic partnership
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, received the National Police Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Commissioner Shanta Emily Knowles, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja today on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening international policing cooperation. During the visit, the two leaders held strategic discussions on enhancing collaboration in key areas of modern law enforcement, including…
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Tinubu pledges stronger global partnerships as 21 new envoys present credentials
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening international cooperation and promoting global peace as he received letters of credence from 21 newly appointed foreign envoys in Abuja. The diplomats — 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners — were received at the Council Chamber of the State House, where the president emphasised Nigeria’s readiness…
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Oluremi Tinubu applauds Nigerian policewomen on 70-year anniversary
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has praised the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for prioritising gender mainstreaming and aligning with global best practices as the country celebrates 70 years of women in policing. Speaking at an anniversary event themed “70 Years of Courage and Service: Honoring Women in Policing, Inspiring the Future,” the first lady described the milestone…
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Nigeria can tackle poverty through biotechnology, says professor
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –A professor of food and environmental biotechnology at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Prof. Femi Ayoade, has said biotechnology holds immense potential for poverty alleviation and economic empowerment in Nigeria.Delivering the university’s 20th inaugural lecture titled “Biotechnology as Divine Providence: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation” on Thursday, Ayoade described biotechnology as a…
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New defence minister Christopher Musa outlines top security priorities
By Kunle Sanni – Newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has outlined his immediate priorities, emphasising renewed synergy among the armed forces, security agencies, and citizens in the effort to secure the nation. Speaking on Thursday with State House correspondents after his swearing-in, Musa said his focus is to strengthen coordination within the security architecture and ensure that Nigerians…
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Bishop Kukah backs newly sworn-in defence minister Christopher Musa
By Kunle Sanni – Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Reverend Matthew Kukah, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s newly sworn-in minister of defence, Christopher Musa, saying the nation’s security sector is now “in very good hands.” Kukah spoke on Thursday during an interview with State House correspondents after the inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Western Post reported that…
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