Category: #Governance
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NIGERIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND UNITY, DISMISSES DIVISIVE CLAIMS
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, told CNN on Tuesday that the country stands firmly for religious freedom, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. He dismissed foreign claims that terrorists in Nigeria only target Christians, calling such narratives misleading and harmful. According to Idris, attacks affect both Christians and…
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LAGOS EKO CARES PROGRAM HELPS OVER 1,000 RESIDENTS WITH ₦460 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID
Fewer than 1,000 Lagos residents have benefited from the state government’s Eko Cares/Eko Listens Financial Assistance Programme, receiving cheques ranging from ₦300,000 to ₦1.5 million. The ₦460 million disbursed supports businesses, healthcare, and persons with disabilities. The event at Blue Roof Arena Ikeja saw hundreds of grateful recipients applaud Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for providing relief…
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LAWYER CHALLENGES INEC’S ₦1.5 BILLION FEE FOR VOTER REGISTER COPIES IN COURT
Lawyer Vincent Ottaokpukpu has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to nullify the ₦1.5 billion fee INEC charged for producing copies of the national register of voters and list of polling units. Ottaokpukpu applied under the Freedom of Information Act to get certified copies…
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ONLY SEVEN NIGERIAN STATES SPENT OVER 80% OF THEIR HEALTH BUDGETS IN 2024 — BUDGIT REPORT
A recent report by BudgIT, released in Abuja during the 2025 State of States Report launch themed “A Decade of Subnational Fiscal Analysis”, has revealed that just seven Nigerian states implemented more than 80% of their health budgets in 2024. These states are Yobe, Gombe, Ekiti, Lagos, Edo, Delta, and Bauchi. The report highlighted that…
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KEBBI GOV URGES TEACHERS TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has called on teachers in the state to leverage technology to improve teaching and learning. Speaking at the 9th State Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi chapter, held in Birnin Kebbi, the governor’s message highlighted the vital role of technology in modern education. Represented by…
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KEBBI GOVT DENIES RUMORS OF HIDDEN AIRPORT IN ARGUNGU FOREST USED FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
The Kebbi State Government has firmly dismissed a viral video on social media alleging the presence of a secret airport in Argungu forest being used for cocaine smuggling as false and malicious. The government, through Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Malam Yahaya Sarki, stated that the video is entirely fabricated, aimed at discrediting the…
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ABUJA MINISTER TELLS WORLD: SMART CITY VISION BUILT ON MOBILITY, SECURITY, DIGITAL GOVERNANCE, AND MORE
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has showcased Abuja’s bold smart city vision at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai, highlighting strategic investments across five key pillars — Urban Mobility, Sustainability, Public Safety, Digital Governance, and Economic Empowerment. Wike shared that Abuja is collaborating globally on cutting-edge projects like smart water metering with…
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SENATE TO CONFIRM NEW SERVICE CHIEFS WEDNESDAY TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY
The Nigerian Senate is set to confirm the newly appointed Service Chiefs on Wednesday, October 29, following a letter from President Bola Tinubu seeking their approval. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the screening during Tuesday’s plenary, emphasizing the urgency of confirming the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Chiefs so they can begin their…
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FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY RESIDENTS SOUND ALARM OVER SOARING COOKING GAS PRICES
Residents in Abuja and across the Federal Capital Territory are feeling the heat as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, sees sharp price hikes following the recent PENGASSAN strike. Prices for 1kg cylinders skyrocketed from around ₦1,100 to as much as ₦1,800 in many outlets, straining household budgets. Businesswoman Mrs. Tina Okojie…
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FG REVIEWING CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS FROM 170 FOREIGN NATIONALS WITH FOCUS ON INTEGRITY
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced that the Federal Government is meticulously reviewing citizenship applications from 170 foreign nationals, highlighting the importance of integrity and proven character in the process. Making the declaration via his Twitter handle @Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister explained that the Citizenship Advisory Committee composed of top officials from key…
