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NPC Chairman seeks royal support to boost birth, death registration in Imo
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, has called on traditional rulers in Imo State to mobilise their communities for effective birth and death registration, as well as the forthcoming Population and Housing Census. Dr. Yusuf made the appeal on February 26, 2026, during a courtesy visit to Emmanuel Okeke, the Eze Imo and Chairman of…
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Reps Committee queries FCSC 2026 budget, demands upward review
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Service Matters has rejected the 2026 budget allocation to the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), describing the envelope provided by the Ministry of Budget and Planning as inadequate. The committee said the proposed allocation falls short of what is required for the commission to effectively meet public expectations in carrying out its constitutional…
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FG endorses NPC’s proposed state-by-state economic compendium
The federal government has endorsed and pledged support for the Nigeria Press Council’s (NPC) proposed national compendium on the economic and tourism potential of states across the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Nigeria Press Council led by its Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Dili Ezughah,…
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Nigeria eyes Israeli expertise in border security, agriculture
Nigeria is seeking to leverage Israel’s expertise in border security management and agricultural technology as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, paid her a courtesy visit at her office in Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. According…
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Tinubu sanctions 306km of roadworks across Niger State, extends Bodo–Bonny Road
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction of critical federal roads in Niger State, as well as the extension of Bodo-Bonny Road in Rivers State. The sanctioned projects cover the Mokwa–Bida Road (120km), Mokwa–Makeri Road (63km), and Bida–Labata Road (123.5km), totalling 306.5 kilometres. All three routes will be upgraded with reinforced concrete pavement to ensure durability and long-term…
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INEC sets party primaries for April as presidential polls move to January 16
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled party primaries for the 2027 general elections to run from 23rd April to 30th May 2026, just over two months away, as it released a revised timetable for the national polls. The information was disclosed on Thursday in a statement signed by Mallam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information…
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FG restates commitment to state police reform
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the establishment of state police, saying the reform will be implemented as soon as the required legal framework is in place. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, affirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to see the initiative materialise once the National Assembly enacts the necessary legislation. Idris…
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Presidency backs special committee’s campaign against social vices in schools
The Presidency has reaffirmed its support for the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions, describing its mandate as vital to safeguarding Nigeria’s future. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the assurance on Thursday during a meeting with members of the committee led by its chairman, Professor Jerry Ugokwe, at the State…
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Tinubu celebrates pioneer NRC boss Nathaniel Okoro at 95, praises rail sector legacy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Pa Nathaniel Okoro, the pioneer Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, on his 95th birthday, praising his enduring contributions to Nigeria’s rail development. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu celebrated Okoro’s legacy in shaping the country’s railway infrastructure, describing his service as…
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Tinubu urges national assembly to amend constitution for creation of state Police
President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to initiate constitutional reforms that would pave the way for the creation of state police, describing the move as critical to confronting Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The President made the call on Wednesday night while hosting members of the Senate to an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.…
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