Category: #Governance
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TINUBU MOURNS VETERAN JOURNALIST DOTUN OLADIPO, HAILS MEDIA LEGACY
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of veteran journalist Dotun Oladipo, former Political Editor of The Punch and Publisher of The Eagle Online, describing his death at 56 as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja, Tinubu commended Oladipo’s years of…
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FG CONSIDERS REVIEW OF BENIN-ASABA HIGHWAY CONCESSION OVER POOR HANDLING
The Federal Government is considering a review of the concession agreement for the Benin-Asaba Expressway following widespread complaints over the deteriorating condition of the highway. Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection of the highway in Benin, where he expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the project by the Benin-Asaba Expressway…
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COAS INAUGURATES CRITICAL CARE CENTRE, HELIPAD, HOUSING PROJECTS IN KADUNA
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has inaugurated a remodeled critical care centre and a newly constructed helipad at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. The critical care centre, named after Shaibu in recognition of his contributions to military healthcare and personnel welfare, is equipped with modern medical equipment for…
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UKRAINE EMBASSY MARKS 35TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM
The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence, describing the occasion as a reflection of the Ukrainian people’s long-standing struggle for freedom, statehood and self-determination. Ukraine’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ivan Kholostenko, said this at a ceremony in Abuja, noting that the country’s statehood dates back more…
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OBOREVWORI ASSURES FARMERS, INVESTORS OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting farmers and private investors through infrastructure and other incentives to promote economic growth. Oborevwori gave the assurance during visits to Tatcha Farms in Okuloho, Amity Global Farms and Manroy Livestock Farms in Okpe and Uvwie Local Government Areas. He said government support would…
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LASEPA SEALS FACILITIES IN AGEGE, MUSHIN OVER ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several establishments in Agege and Mushin for violating environmental regulations and failing to comply with corrective measures issued by the agency. LASEPA announced the enforcement on Wednesday, saying the exercise was aimed at protecting public health, enforcing environmental laws and promoting a cleaner and safer Lagos.…
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NIGER, UNICEF LAUNCH N-25 INITIATIVE TO TACKLE GRASSROOTS MALNUTRITION
The Niger State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has launched the N-25 Initiative to strengthen grassroots efforts to combat malnutrition and improve maternal and child health across the state’s 25 Local Government Areas. The initiative was unveiled during a sensitisation and orientation meeting organised by the Niger State Planning Commission in Minna. It is aligned…
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WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY: NEMA URGES NIGERIANS TO ACT FOR HUMANITY
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, kindness and collective action in strengthening humanitarian response across the country. Umar made the call in a statement on Wednesday to mark the 2026 World Humanitarian Day, themed “Act for Humanity.” She commended first responders, volunteers and…
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TINUBU CELEBRATES IBB AT 85, HAILS HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO NIGERIA
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former military Head of State, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on his 85th birthday, describing him as an outstanding Nigerian leader. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said Babangida’s military career culminated in his emergence as Nigeria’s leader following the 1985 coup. He noted that the former…
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FOOD SCIENTIST URGES NIGERIANS TO CUT DOWN ON ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS
A food scientist with the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Kafayat Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to reduce their consumption of over-processed and ultra-processed foods and drinks to promote better health. Adebayo, the Oyo State Coordinator of Port Health Services, gave the advice during a health talk at the 2026 Quarterly Lecture organised by Criterion, Oyo…
