Category: #Governance
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MINISTER OF INTERIOR CALLS FOR INNOVATION AND DISCIPLINED LEADERSHIP IN PARAMILITARY AGENCIES
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged senior officers from Nigeria’s four paramilitary agencies to champion a culture of innovation, discipline, and knowledge-driven leadership. Speaking at a Performance Management System workshop in Abuja, the minister emphasized that promotions should no longer be based solely on rank or seniority but on efficiency, new ideas, and…
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KANO STATE APPROVES OVER ₦8.2 BILLION FOR EDUCATION, WATER, AND ENERGY PROJECTS
The Kano State Government has granted more than ₦8.2 billion for vital projects across education, water supply, and energy sectors aimed at boosting infrastructure, improving learning standards, and enhancing access to clean water and efficient energy. This approval was made during the state’s 33rd Executive Council Meeting chaired by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Of the…
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NSITF CALLS OUT SABOTAGING EMPLOYERS, LAUNCHES CLAIMS TRACKING PORTAL FOR NIGERIAN WORKERS
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has unveiled a new claims tracking portal allowing workers to monitor their compensation claims in real time, bringing greater transparency and peace of mind to beneficiaries. Managing Director Oluwaseun Faleye disclosed in a NAN interview that this digital advance is part of sweeping reforms to modernize and streamline…
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NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION CONFIRMS WARRI–ITAKPE TRAIN DERAILMENT, ALL PASSENGERS SAFE
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced that two of the seven coaches of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) derailed on Saturday evening around 7:30 pm at Kilometer 212+8m near Agbor in Delta State. Fortunately, all passengers on board were safely evacuated and accounted for, with no injuries or casualties reported. Dr. Kayode Opeifa, NRC Managing…
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MARTIN ONOVO URGES NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT TO DEPLOY FULL WEIGHT TO END INSECURITY
Former National Conscience Party (NCP) presidential candidate Martin Onovo has called on the Federal Government to use its full national capacity to tackle the growing insecurity crisis in Nigeria. Speaking to NAN in Lagos, Onovo stressed that decisive action and coordinated efforts are critical to restoring lasting peace across troubled regions. Reacting to the U.S.…
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NCSCN CLEARS NCC OF VICTIMISATION IN 2025 STAFF PROMOTION EXERCISE
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has confirmed that an independent investigation into the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) 2025 staff promotion exercise found no grievous issues of victimisation or marginalisation. Blessing Akinlosotu, Executive Director of NCSCN, shared the outcome in Abuja, stating that while there were minor administrative glitches, the promotion process was…
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NIGERIA’S PETROLEUM MINISTRY, NUPRC, NNPC OPPOSE BILL TO CREATE NEW DECOMMISSIONING COMMISSION
The Ministry of Petroleum Resources, alongside the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), have jointly opposed the proposed National Commission for the Decommissioning of Oil and Gas Installations (NC-DOGI) Bill, 2024. Their stance was announced during a public hearing held by the House of Representatives Committee on…
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FCTA SAYS 90% OF RESIDENT DOCTORS’ DEMANDS APPROVED, URGES PATIENCE AMID IMPLEMENTATION
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has affirmed that it has met 90 percent of the demands put forward by resident doctors, with full implementation underway. Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary for Health and Environment Services, clarified this during an interview in Abuja after claims from the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD-FCTA) that none of…
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THE GOVERNMENT VOWS STRICT ACTION AGAINST ANYONE ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO ILLEGAL SETTLEMENTS
During the clearance, officials discovered a dummy firearm and other weapons hidden in makeshift shelters beneath the bridges—highlighting the severity of criminal hideouts in these transport corridors. Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, with support from LASTMA, LAWMA, KAI, LAMATA, and the Nigeria Police Force described the demolished areas as havens…
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UMAHI ORDERS FINISHING TOUCHES ON ENUGU-PORT HARCOURT EXPRESSWAY BY NOVEMBER
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has given Arab Contractors a strict deadline to complete the remaining 4.5 kilometres of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway in Abia State before the end of November. After inspecting the site in Aba, Umahi expressed frustration with the slow progress on this critical last stretch of the 112-kilometre road, warning…
