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Reps seek increase in parliamentary seats to 552
The House of Representatives has proposed a Constitution amendment to reserve 10 per cent of seats in the National Assembly for women and five per cent for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Under the proposed framework, 83 additional seats would be created exclusively for women. That is 55 in the House of Representatives, increasing its membership from 360 to 415, and…
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‘Make your social media activity public’ — US tells Nigerian student visa applicants
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced a new requirement for applicants of F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas, mandating that they adjust the privacy settings on all personal social media accounts to “public.” F, M, and J visas are issued to individuals traveling to the US for educational and exchange programs. The updated requirement, effective immediately, was disclosed…
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PHOTO NEWS: NCC wins WSIS 2025 Prize
The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC’s Digital Awareness Programme (DAP), won the WSIS 2025 Award for Access to Information and Knowledge at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes Awards on Monday, July 7, 2025. The 2025 WSIS Forum, branded as WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025, holds 7-11 July 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. It is a platform for multi stakeholder…
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Nigeria remains committed to global nuclear test ban — Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the global ban on nuclear testing, stressing that the country has no interest in nuclear weapons amid pressing socio-economic challenges. Shettima made this known on Monday during a courtesy visit by Dr. Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), at the Presidential…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges inclusive rural development on World Rural Development Day
By Kunle Sanni – As the world marks World Rural Development Day 2025, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for a united national effort to ensure that no community is left behind in the quest for a stronger, more resilient country. In a message commemorating the day, which has the theme “Rural Development: Resilience to Global Change,” the First Lady…
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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to armed forces at 162nd Army Day Celebration
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s firm commitment to the welfare and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Armed Forces, pledging continued investment in modern military equipment, intelligence, and personnel development. Speaking at the grand finale of the 162nd Nigerian Army Day Celebration held at the Murtala Muhammed Square in Kaduna, the President—represented by Vice President…
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Tinubu is a visionary president for appointing Wike as minister- Anglican Vicar
The Vicar of St James Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, Ben Idume, has described President Bola Tinubu as a visionary leader who appointed former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, as a minister because he knew Wike would perform. Idume stated this during the thanksgiving service for the successful inauguration of projects executed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. He said, “I…
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Tinubu, Lula pledge to eliminate barriers in Nigeria-Brazil agricultural cooperation
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to reforming its agricultural sector by eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks hindering food production and export. He made the pledge during a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. At the high-level meeting held at the historic Copacabana Forte, both leaders discussed…
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FG partners Nestlé Nigeria to enhance quality of water supply nationwide
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWRS) has entered into a strategic partnership with Nestlé Nigeria to advance water quality management across the country. The collaboration was formalized during a courtesy visit by senior executives of Nestlé Nigeria and members of the Organized Private Sector in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (OPS-WASH) to the office…
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Constitution review report will get to State Assemblies before December – Bamidele
By Adeola Ogunrinde The National Assembly on Saturday disclosed that it would transmit the report of the ongoing constitution review to 36 state assemblies before December 2025 consistent with its design and timetable. Zonal Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele made this disclosure at the conclusion of the two-day public hearing on the Review of the 1999…
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