Tag: Politics
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NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA MUST TEAM UP TO SECURE AFRICA – SA ARMY CHIEF
South Africa’s Army Chief says Africa’s stability depends on stronger military collaboration between the continent’s leading powers — Nigeria and South Africa. The Chief of the South African Army, Lawrence Mbatha, has called for deeper military cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to strengthen peace and security across the African continent. Mbatha made the call…
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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…
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TAMBUWAL: PDP CRISIS PUSHED ME OUT, OPPOSITION BEING WEAKENED AHEAD OF 2027
Former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal says his exit from the PDP was driven by a deepening internal crisis and what he describes as a calculated move to weaken Nigeria’s opposition before the 2027 elections. Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party because of its lingering internal crisis, warning that the situation…
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UN SECURES $8.7B FOR GLOBAL AID PLAN, STILL NEEDS $14B TO SAVE LIVES
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says it has secured $8.7 billion in funding and pledges for its 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview—but warns that over $14 billion is still urgently needed to support millions facing crises worldwide. Tom Fletcher, the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, revealed the update during a briefing…
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FG WATCHING MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS, MOVES TO SHIELD NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
Nigeria’s Federal Government says it is closely monitoring the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran, while working to safeguard the country’s economic stability. The update followed a meeting of the Economic Management Team (EMT) chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale…
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NGX, PARTNERS RALLY FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN ECONOMY
Nigeria’s financial market leaders are pushing for stronger gender inclusion, urging greater participation of women in leadership, investment, and economic decision-making. The call came during the 2026 “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony at the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) Closing Gong event in Lagos. The initiative—organised with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) and…
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POLICE NAB 19 KIDNAP SUSPECTS, CULTISTS IN KWARA SECURITY SWEEP
A major security crackdown in Kwara has led to the arrest of 19 suspected kidnappers, cultists and armed crime suspects as police intensify operations to dismantle criminal networks across the state. The Kwara State Police Command said the suspects were picked up during intelligence-driven operations targeting kidnapping gangs, cult groups and illegal firearms possession. Commissioner…
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SOKOTO EXPANDS EARLY EDUCATION DRIVE TO TACKLE OUT-OF-SCHOOL CRISIS
With over 66% of children out of school, Sokoto is scaling up early education, building mega schools, and launching digital programmes to bring thousands of children back into classrooms. The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says it is ramping up Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and rolling out bold reforms to tackle…
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ENUGU OPPOSITION SLAMS N150M BILLBOARD FEE, CALLS IT ‘POLITICAL ROBBERY’
Political tension is rising in Enugu as opposition parties reject a controversial N150 million billboard fee, warning it could silence challengers and weaken democracy. Opposition political parties in Enugu State have strongly condemned the N150 million advertising fee imposed on political aspirants for campaign billboards, describing the move as outrageous, unfair, and undemocratic. The State…
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SON SET TO CERTIFY ‘ENUGU RICE’ AS WOMEN FARMERS SCALE UP PRODUCTION
With modern mills, solar-powered boreholes and strong cooperative backing, Enugu rice is edging closer to national certification. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has expressed satisfaction with rice processing centres set up under the International Fund for Agricultural Development–Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) in Enugu State — paving the way for possible certification. During inspections…
