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NOA, NDLEA commence sensitisation against illicit drug use across Northwest
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has commenced a sensitisation campaign to stem the tide of the devastating effects of drug abuse and violent crimes across the Northwest geopolitical zone, comprising Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto. Facilitated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen…
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Oluremi Tinubu launches midwife support program in Northwest Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has officially launched the distribution of professional kits for midwives in the North-West region under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The event, held in Kaduna State, brought together the First Ladies of the seven states in the region—Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara. During the ceremony, Senator Tinubu emphasized the importance…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ribadu, Bagudu joins Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, to bid mother in-law farewell
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, lost his mother-in-law, Hajia Hauwa Yakub Usman, who passed away at the age of 70. Hajia Hauwa Yakub Usman died on Sunday night in Abuja after a brief illness. She was laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, following funeral prayers at the National Mosque. The funeral was attended by top…
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Enugu-Onitsha Expressway: Call Umahi to order, Southeast APC group urges Tinubu
The Southeast All Progressives Congress (APC) Renewal Movement (SARM) has raised concerns over the political consequences of the halt in construction on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, warning President Bola Tinubu of potential electoral fallout in the region. In a statement issued on Sunday, National Coordinator of SARM, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, accused Minister of Works, David Umahi, of sabotaging the only critical…
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NAF airstrike eliminates 23 bandits in Zamfara
At least 23 bandits were reportedly killed by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike in Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State over the weekend. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the operation was based on coordinated intelligence. The report stated that a large group of bandits, suspected to be relatives of…
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Dan Orbih re-elected as PDP South-South Chairman at zonal congress in Calabar
Dan Orbih, a close ally of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, has been re-elected as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the South-South zone. Orbih secured his position on Saturday during the party’s zonal congress, which took place in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State. Alongside Orbih, several other officials were elected to key…
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Curb supply of counterfeit drugs to Onitsha Market, Soludo urges FG
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to prevent the importation and distribution of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Soludo expressed concern over the infiltration of globally banned drugs into the country, evading law enforcement and regulatory agencies. His remarks followed a discovery by…
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PHOTO NEWS: Wike attends PDP South-South zonal meeting in Calabar
Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike attended the South-South PDP Zonal Congress in Calabar, Cross River State on Saturday. PDP has been embroiled in crisis as a fallout of the 2023 Presidential election primaries where Wike lost to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Wike led a group of 5 Governors who campaigned against…
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NITDA sets up Technical Working Group to drive Nigeria’s digital sovereignty
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) on National Cloud Infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance local cloud capabilities, attract hyper-scale investments, and position Nigeria as a leading technology hub in Africa. Speaking at the inauguration, NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, emphasised the need for accurate…
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Olukoyede honoured as Anti-corruption Crusader of Year 2024
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has been honoured as the Anti-corruption Crusader of the Year 2024.The honour was bestowed on him by a leading Nigerian news magazine, The Reporters Nigeria, at an impressive ceremony which held at A Class Park and Events Centre, Maitama, Abuja.Halima AbdulRauf who spoke on behalf of the…
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