Category: #Governance
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IRANIAN PRESIDENT SETS TERMS FOR WAR END, CALLS FOR GUARANTEES AND REPARATIONS
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday outlined conditions to halt ongoing conflict, demanding international guarantees to ensure a permanent end to all attacks. Writing on X, Pezeshkian also called for reparations and recognition of Iran’s “legitimate rights,” which analysts suggest may relate to the Mojtaba Khamenei appointment and the need for global acknowledgment of the…
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FG WATCHING MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS, MOVES TO SHIELD NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
Nigeria’s Federal Government says it is closely monitoring the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran, while working to safeguard the country’s economic stability. The update followed a meeting of the Economic Management Team (EMT) chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale…
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TINUBU VOWS TO DEFEAT TERRORISTS, BOOST ECONOMY
Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians that the country will defeat terrorists and protect its unity and sovereignty. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu praised religious and traditional leaders for promoting peace and moral guidance. “Yes, terrorists are desperate, but Nigeria will never surrender. We are…
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CIVIL SERVANTS CHEER RETURN OF GRATUITY AFTER 22 YEARS
Federal civil servants are celebrating the reintroduction of gratuity, ending more than two decades without the retirement perk. The Federal Executive Council approved a new exit benefit on March 5, giving retirees a lump sum equivalent to one year’s salary—a major boost to complement the existing Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Workers told NAN that the…
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TINUBU HONOURS FOOTBALL LEGEND FESTUS ONIGBINDE
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Chief Festus Onigbinde, the first indigenous coach of the Super Eagles, who passed away on Monday at 88. In a statement, Tinubu praised Onigbinde’s discipline, integrity, and passion for football, highlighting his role in developing grassroots football and strengthening Nigeria’s football administration. Onigbinde made history by leading the…
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SOLUDO TOURS SCHOOLS TO END MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME DISRUPTIONS
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Monday toured several schools in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, to reinforce the return of normal academic activities on Mondays after years of sit-at-home disruptions. During the visit, the governor interacted with students and teachers, expressing satisfaction at seeing classrooms active on a day that had long been affected…
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KANO PILGRIMS BOARD INSPECTS MAKKAH ACCOMMODATION AHEAD OF 2026 HAJJ
Preparations for the 2026 Hajj are already underway as the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board inspects accommodation facilities in Makkah for intending pilgrims from the state. Director-General of the board, Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle, said the inspection is part of early efforts to ensure pilgrims enjoy safe, comfortable, and well-organised lodging during the pilgrimage. The move also…
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SUGAR INDUSTRY GETS N10BN BOOST: NEW FUND TO POWER GREENFIELD INVESTMENTS
Nigeria’s sugar sector is getting a major push as the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and Bank of Industry (BOI) launch a N10 billion Sugar Project Acceleration Fund (SPAF) to support greenfield sugar projects. The fund aims to turn early-stage sugar project ideas into bankable investments by providing technical, financial, and advisory support to viable…
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GRATUITY BOOST: FG’S 100% PAYOUT GAINS PRAISE FROM RETIREES, CIVIL SERVANTS
Retirees and civil servants are cheering President Bola Tinubu’s approval of 100% gratuity payments for retiring federal workers, calling it a long-overdue recognition of their service. The Federal Executive Council’s Exit Benefit Scheme guarantees retirees a gratuity equal to their full annual salary, effective from January. Many see it as a morale booster and a…
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WAPA URGES ACTION TO PROTECT, EMPOWER WOMEN, GIRLS
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Lagos State Government is calling for stronger and deliberate actions to safeguard the rights of women and girls. Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bolaji Dada, said the 2026 theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” highlights the urgent need to…
