Category: #Governance
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PRESIDENCY DENIES REPORT ON PLAN TO RENAME NIGERIA, SCRAP SHARIA LAW
The Presidency has dismissed a viral report claiming that President Bola Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria and abolish Sharia Law in northern states. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga described the report as false and misleading, saying it is aimed at creating tension and confusion in the country. He also denied claims about a…
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TINUBU COMMENDS NDLEA OVER MAJOR TRANSBORDER DRUG BUST
President Bola Tinubu has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a major breakthrough in dismantling a transborder drug trafficking network. The operation reportedly targeted a Nigerian-Mexican syndicate following weeks of intelligence-led coordination with international security partners. Several arrests were made, including foreign nationals and local collaborators, while illicit drugs and chemicals worth…
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NOA MOVES TO PARTNER FIDA ON FREE LEGAL SERVICES IN KOGI
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kogi State has expressed readiness to partner with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to provide free legal services for members of the public. The State Director of NOA, Mrs Aileku Ayedime, made the pledge during a stakeholders’ consultation meeting with female judicial officers in Lokoja. She said…
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EDO GOVT CALLS FOR STRONGER MONITORING, AWARENESS OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES
The Edo State Government is pushing for stronger monitoring and public awareness of services offered at Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Benin City, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Andrew Iyamu, said many residents are unaware that some drugs and healthcare services at…
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TINUBU APPOINTS SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose second term ends on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday May 20 by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According…
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NYSC URGES PARENTS TO PROVIDE EXTRA TRAVEL FUNDS FOR CORP MEMBERS
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has advised parents and guardians to provide adequate transport funds for prospective corps members travelling to orientation camps across the country. He gave the advice during a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum on Wednesday May 20 in Abuja, while also warning corps members…
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DAMBAZAU: NIGERIA’S RELATIONS WITH CHINA WILL BE GUIDED BY NATIONAL INTEREST
Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to China, Amb. Abdulrahman Dambazau, says Nigeria’s relationship with China and other global powers will continue to be driven by national interest and strategic cooperation. Speaking in Abuja, Dambazau said Nigeria must protect its sovereignty while building partnerships that support the country’s development and security priorities. He noted that countries like China, the…
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LGOS TO STRENGHTEN EMERGENCY RESPONSE AS LERMS PLATFORM GETS STAKEHOLDER PUSH
Lagos State says its new Lagos Emergency Responder Management System (LERMS) will significantly improve how emergencies are managed across the state. This was highlighted at a stakeholder engagement and technical training session in Lagos, where officials said the system will strengthen coordination, communication, and response time among emergency agencies. The platform is designed to support…
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LAGOS CBD ARRESTS 859 OFFENDERS, SUSPENDS 7 OFFICERS OVER MISCONDUCT
The Lagos State Central Business Districts (CBD) Office says it arrested and prosecuted 859 offenders across Lagos Island and Ikeja business districts in 2025 as part of efforts to enforce order in commercial areas. According to the agency, offences included illegal parking, traffic light violations, dangerous driving and driving against traffic. The office also confirmed…
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NASARAWA GOVT URGES ROADSIDE TRADERS TO RELOCATE TO MUHAMMADU BUHARI INTERNATIONAL MARKET
The Nasarawa State Government has urged roadside traders along the Mararaba/Karu axis to relocate their businesses to the Muhammadu Buhari International Market. Officials said the directive is part of ongoing efforts to decongest traffic and improve order around the flyover construction in the area. Authorities also warned that roadside trading and obstruction of access roads…
