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Shettima calls for collaboration on skills drive, hails Kaduna’s initiative
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged stakeholders in Nigeria’s skills development sector to work together in advancing the Federal Government’s acquisition drive, declaring that “the era of operating in silos is over.” Speaking at the 7th meeting of the National Council on Skills (NCS) on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima said the skills revolution…
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Dialogue can resolve most security challenges in North-Central — Presidential aide
By Kunle Sanni – The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-Central), Dr. Abiodun Essiet, has said nearly 70 per cent of security challenges in the North-Central region can be resolved through non-kinetic means anchored on communities. She stated this on Tuesday at a capacity-building training for stakeholders across the North-Central held at the State House, Abuja.…
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FCTA appoints Nathan as Acting Head of Service
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan as Acting Head of Service. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday morning by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. Mrs. Nathan’s appointment follows the death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo last Monday. According to the statement,…
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World Literacy Day: NOA urges Nigerians to embrace reading, lifelong learning
To mark the 2025 World Literacy Day, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to embrace literacy as a powerful tool for promoting national identity, fostering social cohesion, and tackling poverty, particularly among underserved populations. In a statement issued on Monday by the Agency’s Deputy Director, Communication and Media, Paul Odenyi, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu,…
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Shettima mourns victims of Borno attack, assures families of justice
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has condoled with the government and people of Borno State following last Friday’s Boko Haram attack on Darajamal community in Bama Local Government Area, which left civilians and soldiers dead. In a condolence message on Monday, Shettima described the incident as a profound loss to both the state and the nation, assuring…
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INTERVIEW: Ilorin West remains most peaceful local government area in Kwara State – Council chairman
The Executive Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Mallam Shehu Abdulrahman Ladan, has declared that the council remains the most peaceful in Kwara State. Ladan, a banker with over fifteen years of experience before venturing into politics, stated this while highlighting his achievements since assuming office in September 2024, in an interview with Western Post correspondent, Mosunmola Ayobami. Kindly…
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Akwa Ibom CPS, Udoh pledges stronger government-media collaboration
The Chief Press Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Ekerette Udoh, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the media. Udoh made the pledge during a courtesy visit by the Akwa Ibom chapter of the National Guild of Private Broadcast Station Managers and On-Air Personalities, led by its chairperson, Maureen Umanah. He emphasised the importance of…
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Funds diverted, sites abandoned — Why Enugu govt petitioned EFCC against sujimoto
The Enugu State Government has accused Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd of abandoning a ₦11.4 billion contract for the construction of 22 Smart Schools across the state, after allegedly diverting funds meant for the project. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Malachy Agbo, the government explained that…
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Alia assures continuous support for families of fallen security personnel in Benue
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia, on Friday, September 5, 2025, met with families of security operatives who lost their lives in active service, pledging sustained government support for their welfare and future. A statement posted on the official facebook page of the state government, said the event was held at the Old Banquet Hall, Government House, Makurdi,…
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Eno rallies Akwa Ibom diaspora icons for state development
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday met with Akwa Ibom-born WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion and number one contender for the WBO heavyweight title, Moses Itauma, alongside the Mayor of Islington, United Kingdom, Mr. Utitofon Jackson, in London. This was disclosed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, in a post on his Facebook page. At just…
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