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NDLEA Boss charges experts to build visionary, practical strategy for drug control
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has charged all stakeholders involved in the ongoing development of the next National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026-2030) to ensure that the strategy document addresses new and emerging threats that sustain the illicit drug trade in Nigeria. Marwa gave the admonition on…
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Press Council commends DSS for releasing 2 journalists in Jos, hails renewed cooperation
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council (NPC), Dr Dili Ezughah, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the recent release of two journalists wrongfully detained in Jos, Plateau State. Ezughah, in a statement issued by the Director, Research and Documentation of the Council, Mr Dan Ede, on Monday in Abuja, highlighted the positive shift in the…
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APC will take over Abia in 2027 with people’s mandate – Deputy Speaker Kalu
…tasks Gov. Otti on infrastructure development, transparency By Kunle Sanni – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to take over the governance of Abia State in 2027, assuring that the victory will come through the people’s votes, not the use of federal power. Kalu made…
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Kwara Garment Factory names preferred bidder, begins transition process
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology (BIT), Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, has disclosed that following the advertisement for the expression of interest published in national newspapers, in compliance with public procurement regulations for the outsourcing of the management of the garment factory, a preferred bidder has emerged. She said the garment factory will,…
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No security aides withdrawn from Udom Emmanuel, says Akwa Ibom govt
The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that security personnel attached to former Governor Udom Emmanuel or any other past governor in the state have been withdrawn. The Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, made the clarification while addressing correspondents on Saturday, describing the reports as “a baseless fabrication intended to mislead the…
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FG hails Inuwa Yahaya for transforming health sector in Gombe
…unveils modern Accident & Emergency unit The Federal Government has commended Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, for driving major reforms in the state’s health sector, describing Gombe as a model for health system strengthening in Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, gave the commendation during the commissioning of a modern Accident…
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Acknowledge Tinubu’s support for state projects, Kalu tells Abia government, residents
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Abia state government and South-East leaders to acknowledge President Bola Tinubu’s contributions in providing funds for state and regional projects. Hon. Kalu, who represents Bende Federal Constituency, made the appeal during the commissioning of development projects in Aba, Abia State, on Friday. He commended Governor Alex…
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Niger State, Benin Republic sign multi-billion dollar agriculture partnership
By Kunle Sanni – The Niger State Government has signed a multi-billion-dollar Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Benin through its Special Purpose Vehicle, Sonama AG Mech Ltd to enhance agricultural collaboration between the regions. The agreement, titled the “Cotton Common Platform Project,” aims to boost the production of cotton, maize, and soybean across the Borgu region bordering…
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Akwa Ibom govt relocates CNG bus terminal, urges youths to protect facility from vandalism
The Akwa Ibom State Government has relocated its CNG bus terminal site from Odiok Itam in Itu Local Government Area to Obio Offot and Ikot Akpe communities in Uyo Local Government Area. Speaking during an inspection of the site, the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, noted that the decision to relocate the terminal after much consideration was made to ensure…
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NAFDAC seals Chinese supermarkets, 8 cosmetics shops in Abuja over unregistered products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut two Chinese supermarkets located in the Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops at Wuse Market, Abuja, for violating extant laws governing the sale, distribution, and labelling of regulated products in Nigeria. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, Deputy Director of Public Relations/Protocol, Adegboyega Osiyemi, noted that…
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