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FCSC begins review to ensure seamless 2026 promotion process
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, and commissioners of the commission on Tuesday commenced a review process aimed at ensuring a seamless 2026 directorate-level promotion exercise. The initiative was unveiled at the 2025 Directorate-Level Promotion Exercise Assessment Workshop held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to Olaopa, the session was an extraordinary meeting…
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Tinubu unveils new foreign policy order, tasks envoys to attract investment
President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to aggressively pursue foreign investments, strengthen strategic partnerships and reposition the country’s global image in line with evolving diplomatic realities. Speaking on Monday at the opening of an induction course for the envoys at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Tinubu said their appointments reflected his administration’s…
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Nigerian Navy, allied nations launch anti-piracy exercise in Gulf of Guinea
The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with allied nations, on Sunday flagged off Exercise Obangame Express 2026, a multinational maritime exercise aimed at combating piracy and strengthening regional cooperation in the Gulf of Guinea. The exercise was officially launched aboard NNS Ikenne, with the Chief of the Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, represented by the Chief of Operations, Patrick Effah. Conducted with…
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SERAP, NGE drag NBC to court over ‘Unconstitutional’ broadcast threat
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have jointly sued the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over what they described as an “arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unlawful” threat to sanction broadcast stations and presenters. This was disclosed in a statement signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, and General Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of…
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Lai Mohammed says fake news worsened EndSARS crisis
Former Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has said fake news and disinformation played a major role in worsening the #EndSARS crisis, describing the episode as an example of how misinformation can inflame an already volatile situation. Speaking at a forum at London School of Economics and Political Science on Friday, Mohammed said the protests began as a genuine…
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Nigerian councillors appoint Bagudu as grand patron, cite development strides
The National Councillors’ Forum of Nigeria has appointed the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, as its grand patron. The forum, which comprises 8,809 serving councillors across the country, said the appointment was in recognition of the minister’s contributions to national development. “Your dedication to public service and to the development of our country makes you a…
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IGP Disu honoured at Lagos banquet, pledges professional policing in Nigeria
The Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force , Olatunji Rilwan Disu, was on Saturday honoured at a banquet hosted by the Lagos State Government following his appointment as the nation’s police chief. The event, held at the Lagos State House in Marina, brought together government officials, security stakeholders and members of the public to celebrate Disu’s career in law enforcement.…
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Treat citizens with civility, IGP Disu charges officers during latest Lagos visit
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Saturday charged officers of the Nigeria Police Force to treat members of the public with civility and professionalism, stressing that citizens remain the “bosses” of the police. Disu gave the directive during a courtesy visit to members of the Lagos State Governor’s Office Correspondents (LAGOCO) at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, where…
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NiDCOM urges Nigerians to avoid confrontation in South Africa
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has advised Nigerians residing in South Africa to be cautious of further anti-foreigner protests scheduled in the country. NiDCOM, in a statement issued on Friday, noted that the warning followed an official circular from the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg (Ref No: CGJHB/AD/209/VOL I) dated April 22, 2026, that demonstrations in East London,…
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Tinubu holds closed-door meeting with Speaker Abbas, other Reps members in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Friday held a closed-door meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and several lawmakers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The discussions took place shortly after the lawmakers joined the President for Jummah prayers at the State House Mosque. Abbas arrived at the Villa with other lawmakers, including the Chief Whip of the House…
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