Tag: #NationalDevelopment
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REP AGBESE URGES TINUBU TO SUSPEND PROPOSED NYSC REFORMS
Rep. Philip Agbese has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), urging the Federal Government to subject the plans to a broader review involving key stakeholders before implementation. The lawmaker, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and serves as Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives,…
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BAUCHI GOVERNOR URGES NYSC MEMBERS TO DRIVE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called on newly deployed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to contribute actively to national development and unity through meaningful service to their host communities. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony for 1,700 corps members of the 2026 Batch “B” Stream I at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa…
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EID-EL-KABIR: SENATOR ABIRU CALLS FOR PRAYERS, UNITY AND NATIONAL COHESION
Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has urged Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to pray for peace, unity, and national progress. In a goodwill message in Lagos, the senator described Eid-el-Kabir as a period that reflects values such as sacrifice, humility, faith, and compassion. He called on Nigerians to remain united despite…
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NAVY PLEDGES EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN CROSS RIVER
The Nigerian Navy says it is committed to the educational and health support of students in Cross River as part of its obligation to national development and human capacity building. Capt. David Odu, Command Education Officer, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), said this on Tuesday May 26 in Calabar, during an educational and medical outreach as…
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EID MESSAGE: UMAHI CALLS FOR UNITY, PUSH FOR NATIONAL PROGRESS
Nigeria’s Works Minister says Eid is more than celebration—it’s a moment to unite and refocus on building a better country. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity and recommit to national development as Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr. In his goodwill message, Umahi described the season as a time for reflection, gratitude,…
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NIGER AT 50: TIME TO BUILD STRONGER, GROW TOGETHER — IDRIS
A golden jubilee, the Information Minister says, is not just for reflection but a call to action. As Niger State marks its 50th anniversary, Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has described the milestone as a defining moment to strengthen institutions, deepen unity and pursue inclusive, sustainable growth. In a statement from Abuja,…
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TINUBU’S TURKEY TRIP WINS PRAISE FROM NIGERIANS ABROAD
Diaspora hails visit as a boost for diplomacy, trade and national pride Nigerians living in Turkey have applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to the country, calling it a major diplomatic win for Nigeria. Speaking in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Magboh, President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, said the visit strengthened Nigeria–Turkey ties and…
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FIDA WARNS WOMEN’S EXCLUSION WEAKENS NIGERIA’S LEGISLATURE AND DEVELOPMENT
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has raised alarm over the systemic exclusion and underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s legislature, calling it a serious setback to national development. Mrs. Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko, Chairperson of FIDA Abuja, spoke at the 2025 FIDA Law Week themed “Advancing Women’s Representation: Reserved Seats and the Future of Nigeria’s…
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NIGERIA’S DEFENCE HQ REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUALITY IN SECURITY
At the UK-supported Gender Symposium in Abuja, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) promised to push harder for gender equality and inclusivity in the security sector. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, highlighting how gender-sensitive security practices strengthen peace and trust. AVM Olusola Akinboyewa,…
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FG HAILS 40% GROWTH IN RAIL AND WATER TRANSPORTATION
Nigeria’s transport overhaul drives economic recovery and infrastructure boom. President Bola Tinubu praised remarkable progress in rail and water transport over the past 28 months, underscoring sustained investments in infrastructure. Rail grew by over 40% and water transport by 27%, with the Kano-Katsina-Maradi and Kaduna-Kano standard gauge rail projects nearing completion. Major highway projects and…
