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Badaru dismisses terrorists’ superiority claims, affirms military edge
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has dismissed suggestions that Nigeria’s armed forces are outmatched by terrorist groups, affirming the military’s superiority in weaponry and technology. Speaking at a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Badaru responded to concerns raised by the House of Representatives following a recent deadly attack on a military base in Giwa, Borno State.…
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FG to introduce two-year optional Medical Corps, Teacher Corps into NYSC
By Kunle Sanni The federal government has announced plans to introduce an optional two-year Medical Corps and Teacher Corps under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), aimed at addressing critical gaps in healthcare and education across the country, particularly in underserved rural areas. The announcement followed the inauguration of the NYSC Reform Committee—a significant step toward overhauling the NYSC Act…
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Captivating! Photos from the Media Leaders’ Summit in Abeokuta
Dolapo Kuye Otegbayi – DKO Consulting Stakeholders in the Nigerian media industry met in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from May 5-6 to review the nation’s media ecosystem and devise new strategies to meet emerging challenges. Sam Omatsey – The Nation Editorial Board The convener and founder of the Journalism Clinic, veteran journalist and trainer Taiwo Obe, described the Nigerian Media Leaders’…
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NSE applauds Tinubu’s approval of Nigeria-first procurement policy
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for approving the Renewed Hope Nigeria-First Procurement Policy, describing it as a transformative step toward strengthening the nation’s economy through local content promotion. The policy, recently announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, mandates all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)…
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Tinubu hails Nigerian innovator for creating world’s smallest GPS device
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian innovator Oluwatobi Oyinlola for developing what is being described as the world’s smallest GPS tracking device prototype. The groundbreaking device, measuring just 22.93 by 11.92 millimeters, is expected to have wide-ranging applications across various industries and in everyday life. In a statement posted on Monday via his X account, President Tinubu…
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Civil servants involved in exam malpractice handed over to DSS – Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Professor Tunji Olaopa, has disclosed that civil servants involved in malpractices during the 2024 promotion examinations have been handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for prosecution. Olaopa made this known on Wednesday while declaring open a training programme for senior commission personnel in Nasarawa State. He said the…
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Senate supports Adhoc Committee for National Security Summit
The Senate has resolved to establish an ad hoc committee tasked with organising a two‑day national security summit in Abuja. The summit is expected to include federal, state, and local governments, as well as traditional institutions, and stakeholders in the sector to develop viable solutions to the country’s persistent insecurity challenges. During the plenary session on Tuesday, the lawmakers debated the merits of convening another security…
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Senate inaugurates 18-member committee to oversee Rivers Sole Administrator
The Senate has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.). The announcement was made on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary session. According to the Senate, this is in a bid to strengthen transparency and accountability in the state’s governance. Senate…
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Tinubu approves N1.39trn for major road projects in Southwest region
President Bola Tinubu has approved the allocation of N787.14 billion and $651.7 million for road projects across 13 states, of which N1.39trillion allocated to southwest region of the country. He also approved N205billion for Southeast, N105 billion for Northwest and N30 billion for Northeast region of the country. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) granted approval on Monday for a range…
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NAHCON’s advance team departs for Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially commenced the 2025 Hajj operations with the departure of its advance team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement by the Principal Information Officer of the commission, Shafii Mohammed, on Monday in Abuja, the team is responsible for establishing the groundwork for the entire Hajj operation, including accommodation…
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