Category: #Governance
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NEMA CALLS FOR TIGHTER COOPERATION TO BOOST ROAD CRASH RESPONSE ACROSS NIGERIA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is pushing for stronger coordination among all agencies involved in road crash management to improve emergency response effectiveness nationwide. Mrs. Bintu Aliyu, NEMA’s Head of Operations in Jos, spoke on this during a collaborative training and simulation exercise focusing on road crash preparedness. Aliyu stressed that no single organization…
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FG TERMINATES UNDERPERFORMING ABUJA-LOKOJA ROAD CONTRACTS FOR POOR PERFORMANCE
The Federal Ministry of Works has cancelled multiple contracts on the Abuja-Lokoja highway after contractors failed to meet timelines despite massive delays some exceeding 188% of scheduled time with under 2% completion. Minister David Umahi announced mutual terminations for projects like culverts/drains by Sadogi Nigeria Ltd (39% done, 113% time elapsed), Abuja-Lokoja Section 4A by…
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KOGI LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEBUNKS KIDNAPPING RUMORS AFTER BANDIT ATTACK ON HIGH SCHOOL
Dare Zacheus, Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, has clarified that no students were kidnapped during the recent bandit attack on Kiri High School in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kogi State. The bandits were repelled by security forces and vigilantes, according to a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Omofa John. While a hunter and another civilian…
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FORMER NCAA BOSS HAILS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S AIRCRAFT LEASING STRATEGY FOR AIRLINE SURVIVAL
Harold Demuren, ex-Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), praised the Federal Government’s aircraft leasing reforms as a game-changer for Nigerian carriers’ survival. Speaking at the SAPTCO Communications unveiling in Lagos on “International Aero politics and the Survival of Nigerian Carriers,” Demuren highlighted benefits like easier forex access, timely crisis support, and a potential…
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TINUBU SENDS THREE NON-CAREER AMBASSADOR NOMINEES TO SENATE FOR CONFIRMATION
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and approval. The nominees are Kayode Aare from Osun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during Wednesday’s plenary session. He immediately directed the…
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PLATEAU WOMEN URGED TO FOCUS ON MEANINGFUL POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND PEACEBUILDING
Political analyst and UJAA Global President Gad Peter has called on Plateau women to channel their efforts into meaningful political engagement that benefits the wider society. Speaking in Jos, Peter responded to protests by some APC women groups rejecting Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s alleged move to defect to APC. Peter emphasized that regardless of protests, political…
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PLATEAU UNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS FESTIVAL TO PROMOTE PEACE AND TOGETHERNESS
Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, says the 2025 Christmas Carols and Praise Festival is all about promoting unity, togetherness, and tolerance among the people. Speaking after inspecting the event venue at the Ten Commandments Prayer ground in Du, Jos South LGA, Mutfwang emphasized his administration’s commitment to a peaceful and united Plateau. “The essence…
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FCTA CLARIFIES NO MANDATORY SCHOOL CLOSURE ON NOVEMBER 28, REASSURES SECURITY FOR STUDENTS
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has denied rumors about a mandatory closure of all government schools in the FCT on November 28. Mr. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, clarified that no such directive has been issued and called the reports false and misleading. Olayinka urged parents, students, and…
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GOMBE STATE, UNICEF TEAM UP TO FIGHT CHILD MALNUTRITION WITH READY-TO-USE THERAPEUTIC FOOD
Inuwa Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State, has approved a N500 million matching fund to procure Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in collaboration with UNICEF, aiming to strengthen the state’s response to severe acute malnutrition. Ismaila Uba-Misilli, Director-General of Press Affairs in Gombe, highlighted that this intervention under the Child Nutrition Fund will expand access to treatment…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY SWEEP OF FORESTS IN KWARA, NIGER, AND KEBBI AMID RISE IN KIDNAPPINGS
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full-scale security operation across forests in Kwara, Niger, and Kebbi States following a surge in kidnappings and terrorist activities. The directive includes a total cordon of the forested areas and 24-hour aerial surveillance by the Nigerian Air Force to complement ground troops tackling the menace. President’s Special Adviser on…
