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Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has flagged off the distribution of 90,000 bags of 100kg assorted grains to vulnerable households across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. The flag-off ceremony, held in Kaita Local Government Area on Wednesday, brought together government officials, traditional and religious leaders, community representatives and other stakeholders ...
Maritime
Nigeria’s port sector has entered a fresh regulatory phase as the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) formally transitions into the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA). The development is expected to reshape the way economic activities within the nation’s ports are regulated, with an emphasis on efficiency, transparency, and improved services for operators and users of ...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), with effect from August 27, 2026. Enitan, who is currently the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, will succeed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who is due to retire from the Federal Civil Service after attaining the statutory retirement age of 60. The appointment was announced in ...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered that funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alongside unclaimed dividends and balances in dormant bank accounts, be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to strengthen the Federal Government’s student loan programme. The directive is aimed at expanding financial support for tertiary education, enabling more Nigerian students to access interest-free funding. The ...
Energy
The Federal Ministry of Power has announced the commissioning of upgraded transmission substations at Ijora and Apapa Road in Lagos, adding 208 megawatts (MW) to the bulk transmission capacity serving one of Nigeria’s major economic corridors. The ministry stated that the projects are aimed at strengthening electricity transmission and improving power supply to businesses and ...
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The Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, has been honoured with the 2026 Corporate Governance and Regulatory Reforms Award by Blueprint Newspaper. Magaji received the award in recognition of his leadership and contributions to corporate governance, regulatory reforms and efforts to improve the ease of doing ...
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised Senator Ireti Kingibe over her calls for greater cooperation with the FCT Administration, accusing the senator of failing to use her position in the National Assembly to address challenges affecting residents of Abuja.Senator Ireti Kingibe Wike made the remarks on Tuesday after inspecting ...
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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has lifted the Condition of Entry (CoE) imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, bringing to an end a 12-year period of enhanced security requirements for ships calling at Nigerian ports. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development, describing it ...
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Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has condemned the killing of 32 residents of the Ungushi community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, describing the incident as another painful reminder of the worsening security situation in parts of the country. Atiku, in a statement, expressed sadness over the reported killings and sympathised ...
Politics
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed appreciation to workers in the state for their support following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The Governor made this known when thousands of workers gathered at the entrance of the Osun State Government Secretariat in Osogbo to offer praise and thanksgiving to God for the ...
Politics
The Director of Strategic Communications of the Imole Campaign Council, Jamiu Babatunde Olawumi, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke could have won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Osun State if he had successfully joined the party. Olawumi made the assertion during a live appearance on TVC’s This Morning programme on Monday while reacting ...
Politics
The Imole Campaign Council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dismissed claims that the governor’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid was based on a political agreement between the two leaders. The council said Adeleke’s decision to endorse Tinubu was driven by the President’s performance and reforms, rather than any private ...
Politics
Panic broke out early Sunday morning at Aregbe Park in Osun State after suspected thugs reportedly stormed the area and began shooting, beating some party members and causing confusion among commuters. The incident, which occurred amid the ongoing governorship election activities in the state, forced passengers and other people at the park to flee in ...
Politics
The Accord Party has taken the lead over the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Polling Unit 005, L.A. Primary School, Ajebandele Asuku, in Iwara Registration Area of Atakumosa East Local Government Area of Osun State. According to the result sheet issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Accord secured 94 votes, while the APC ...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded the highest number of votes at Ilerin Road Polling Unit 008, Ilerin Registration Area, Ilesa East Local Government Area of Osun State. According to the result sheet released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the APC polled 143 votes to emerge as the leading party at the ...
Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged as the leading party at Polling Unit 001, 6 Winjobi Street, Ataoja ‘A’ Registration Area in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State. According to the result sheet issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the APC secured 177 votes to take the lead at the polling ...
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded 182 votes at Polling Unit 003, Methodist Primary School No. Railway Station, Olupanna 1 Registration Area in Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State, according to the result sheet signed by the presiding officer. The result, contained in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Form EC8A for the 2026 ...
Politics
The All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded 156 votes at the S.S. Peter and Paul, Sunmoye Primary School polling unit during the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, trailing Accord, which emerged with the highest number of votes at the unit. According to the official result sheet, Form EC 8A, released after the voting and counting process, ...
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A voter reportedly fainted during the ongoing Osun State governorship election at Are-Ago, St. Charles School, Unit 7, Ward 8, throwing other voters into confusion. The incident occurred as voters gathered at the polling unit to exercise their civic rights. According to eyewitnesses, the voter suddenly fell to the ground and began shaking, with foam ...
Politics
Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of Osun State to vote for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, in Saturday’s governorship election. Sanwo-Olu made the call while speaking during the APC Mega Rally held in Osogbo ahead of the election. The ...
