Category: #Governance
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SANWO-OLU REVIVES MONTHLY SANITATION IN LAGOS, URGES RESIDENTS TO JOIN CLEAN-UP DRIVE
Lagos brings back a culture of community cleanliness — but this time without movement restrictions. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos, urging residents to actively participate in keeping the state clean and healthy. Under the revived initiative, sanitation will now hold every last Saturday of the…
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TIGA DAM SET FOR 8MW TURBINE TEST RUN IN KANO
River Basin Authority says milestone move will boost power generation without disrupting water supply. The Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBD) is set to inaugurate an 8-megawatt turbine test run at Tiga Dam, marking a major step toward improved power generation in Kano State. In a statement, HJRBD Managing Director Rabiu Bichi said the…
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INTERIOR MINISTER URGES PUBLIC SERVANTS TO LEAD WITH VISION, ACCOUNTABILITY
Tunji-Ojo calls for transformational leadership to drive Africa’s development. Abuja, March 13, 2026 – Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has urged public servants to embrace accountability, efficiency, and visionary leadership to unlock Africa’s development potential. Speaking at the Closing Ceremony of the 2025 AIG Public Leaders Programme in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo stressed that Africa’s greatest asset…
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SOLUDO APPOINTS NEW CMD FOR OJUKWU TEACHING HOSPITAL
Anambra strengthens leadership at key health institution. Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Dr Uche Umeakuewulu as the new Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital in Awka, effective March 13. Dr Umeakuewulu, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a focus on gynaecologic oncology and women’s health, succeeds Dr Joe Akabuike. She brings…
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OGUN FRSC CRACKS DOWN ON TRAFFIC OFFENDERS WITH MOBILE COURT
40 motorists arraigned in Itori as FRSC ramps up road safety enforcement. The Ogun State FRSC has arraigned 40 traffic offenders in a mobile court in Itori, targeting violations like speeding, overloading, seatbelt defaulters, and licence infractions. FRSC PRO, Mr. Odunsi Afolabi, said the court, presided over by Chief Magistrate O.T. Odunsaya, convicted 20 motorists…
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FIRSTPOWER ASKS CUSTOMERS TO BEAR WITH POOR SUPPLY, SAYS IT’S NOT TO BLAME
Anambra electricity firm explains that low power supply is caused by national generation issues, not its operations. The Anambra-owned FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company (FpEDC) has appealed to customers to be patient amid ongoing power shortages in the state, stressing that the problem is beyond its control. FpEDC’s Head of Communications, Izunna Okafor, explained that distribution…
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WIKE COMMENDS FCDA BOSS FOR TIGHT SUPERVISION OF FCT PROJECTS
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says strict supervision by the FCDA is speeding up major infrastructure projects across Abuja ahead of planned commissioning. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has praised the acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Richard Dauda, for closely supervising ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja. Wike…
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TUNJI-OJO URGES PUBLIC SERVANTS TO EMBRACE ACCOUNTABILITY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Nigeria’s Interior Minister says Africa’s future depends on public servants who prioritise service, accountability and long-term impact over short-term gains. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has challenged public servants across Africa to adopt visionary leadership, efficiency and accountability to transform the continent’s public sector. He made the call in Abuja at the closing ceremony…
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LAGOS TASKFORCE DENIES BRIBERY CLAIMS OVER IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
The Lagos State Taskforce has pushed back against allegations that its officials demand bribes to release seized vehicles, insisting all enforcement actions follow due legal procedures. The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit has dismissed reports alleging that its officials collect bribes before releasing impounded vehicles. In a statement issued in Lagos, the agency’s…
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KATSINA MOVES TO PROTECT SCHOOLS, INAUGURATES SAFE SCHOOLS STEERING COMMITTEE
The Katsina State Government has taken a major step toward safeguarding students and teachers by launching a steering committee to domesticate the National Safe Schools Policy. The Katsina State Government has inaugurated a Steering Committee on Safe Schools to strengthen safety across schools in the state and ensure children learn in a secure environment. The…
