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US Consul General resumes in Lagos, pledges to strengthen Nigeria-US partnership
The United States has appointed Brandon Hudspeth as its new Consul General in Lagos, with the career diplomat beginning a three-year tenure as the senior US government representative in the 17 states of southern Nigeria. The US Consulate General in Lagos announced Hudspeth’s arrival in a statement issued by its Press Office, Public Diplomacy Section, on Friday. Hudspeth succeeds Rick…
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NLC backs EFCC in anti-corruption fight, seeks stronger whistleblower protection
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has pledged its support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against corruption, saying Nigerian workers stand firmly behind the commission’s mandate. The NLC General Secretary and General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation-Africa (ITUC-Africa), Akhator Joel Odigie, made the pledge on Thursday when an NLC delegation paid a courtesy…
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Sokoto-Badagry highway to boost agriculture, economic activities in Kebbi — Idris
The federal government has said the proposed 1,000-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway will create new opportunities for agriculture, trade and other economic activities across states along the corridor. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received the Kebbi State Commissioner for Information, Yakubu Ahmed Birnin-Kebbi, and members of the state governor’s media…
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Nigeria, US deepen defence ties, counter-terrorism cooperation in Washington
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation, with both countries strengthening military-to-military relations and counter-terrorism efforts. The commitment followed high-level bilateral engagements between Nigerian officials and senior authorities of the United States Department of War in Washington, D.C. The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), led a high-powered Nigerian delegation to…
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National Policing Bill: Presidential panel extends deadline for submissions to August 21
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation to August 21, 2026. The extension gives stakeholders until 5 p.m. West Africa Time to submit their contributions through the official National Policing Bill portal. The Working Group, chaired by the Chief of Staff to…
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EFCC recovers N115bn, $84m NDDC in unpaid NDDC levies from 24 oil firms
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N115 billion in outstanding statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies, the anti-graft agency has disclosed. The recovery covers liabilities identified between 2021 and 2023 and comprises N76.883 billion and $81.076 million in unpaid three per cent statutory levies due to the NDDC. An EFCC representative,…
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Nigerian Army, UK deepen defence cooperation on intelligence, training
The Nigerian Army and the United Kingdom are set to deepen defence cooperation in intelligence, specialised training, technology and operational capabilities as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s response to emerging security threats. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, stated this on Tuesday when he received the British Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Brigadier Tom Harper, on a…
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Tinubu directs livestock ministry to enforce ranching policy, says minister
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Livestock Development to strengthen the implementation of Nigeria’s livestock policy, including ranching, and ensure that stakeholders across the sector participate in the programme. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing State House correspondents after meeting with the President. Mukhtar said the President had expressed strong support…
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NCC puts contractors on notice over fibre cable damage during road works
…says over 5,000 fibre cuts recorded in 6 months The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged road contractors and stakeholders to better coordinate and protect fibre-optic cables during construction and civil works nationwide. The Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, made the call at a workshop in Abuja, stressing that physical infrastructure expansion must not damage Nigeria’s digital backbone. He…
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Western democracy must reflect African realities, Obasanjo says
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a fundamental review of Nigeria’s democratic system, saying the Western liberal model adopted by African countries has failed to adequately reflect the continent’s realities. Obasanjo made the call on Tuesday while chairing the annual Democracy Dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre in Bauchi. He…
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