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26Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu sends list of ambassadorial nominees to Senate

Finally, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted a fresh list of nominees for non-career ambassadorial positions to the Senate for legislative approval. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s letter during Wednesday’s plenary, signaling the commencement of the confirmation process. The nominees are Kayode Are from Ogun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke. “The list contains three names for now, I am sure others will follow,” Akpabio said shortly after unveiling the communication from the Presidency.

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26Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Guinea-Bissau soldiers say they have taken power after reports of president’s arrest

A group of military officers say they have seized control of Guinea-Bissau amid reports that the president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has been arrested.Shortly after gunshots were heard in the capital, Bissau, government sources told the BBC that Embaló had been detained.Military officers then appeared on state TV, saying they had suspended the electoral process and would be in charge until further notice.The West African nation had been awaiting the outcome of Sunday's presidential election, in which the main opposition candidate had been disqualified from running.The results were expected on Thursday - both Embaló and his closest rival Fernando Dias have claimed victory.Late on Wednesday afternoon, Embaló told France 24 in a phone call: "I have been deposed."Witnesses in Bissau heard gunfir...

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26Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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BREAKING: Tinubu declares security emergency, orders recruit of 20,000 police officers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a national security emergency. In a statement released by the State House, the President ordered the Nigeria Police Force to recruit an additional 20,000 personnel, raising the administration’s total planned intake to 50,000 officers. The directive also empowers security agencies to utilise National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps as temporary training centres to fast-track the recruitment and deployment process. The move underscores the administration’s resolve to boost manpower and strengthen operational capacity as security challenges persist nationwide.

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26Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2026 budget will boost Infrastructural development, meet aspirations of Nasarawa citizens, says Finance Commissioner

Nasarawa State Commissioner for Finance, Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi says that the N517.5bn 2026 budget will meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people of the State as well as enhance infrastructural development. Hajiya Munirat stated this while addressing newsmen shortly after Gov. Sule presented N517.5 billion 2026 budget before members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly today in Lafia. She said that the 2026 budget represents a strategic consolidation of Gov. Sule's achievements over the years. " The 2026 Budget represents a strategic consolidation of His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule's achievements over the years and a deliberate effort to chart a sustainable path for accelerated development. She said that the year 2026 budget would take adequate needs of the ci...

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26Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Council seeks health insurance, employee support for nurses

By Aderogba George The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on Tuesday in Abuja called for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all Nigerian nurses to enhance their ability to perform their duties effectively. The council also advocated the establishment of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), calling them ‘invaluable tools’ that offer mental health services, stress management and conflict-resolution support for nurses. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the council, Alhaji Ndagi Alhassan, made the call at the opening of the 25th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives (WAPCNM), Nigeria Chapter. The theme of the conference is “Healthy Nurses, Healthier Patients: Advancing Emp...

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25Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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WACN SIGNS 35-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITHBAUCHI STATE GOVERNMENT TOTRANSFORM SUMU WILDLIFE PARK

Bauchi, Nigeria — In a landmark step for wildlifeconservation in Northern Nigeria, West AfricanConservation Network (WACN) has signed a 35-yearMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bauchi StateGovernment (BASG) to jointly manage, restore, and expandSumu Wildlife Park, located in Ganjuwa Local GovernmentArea of Bauchi State.The long-term agreement marks the beginning of a new erafor Sumu — one that promises to secure its landscapes,restore wildlife populations, and reposition it as a premiercentre for conservation, research, and sustainableeco-tourism in Nigeria.A Vision for TransformationSpeaking during the signing ceremony in Bauchi, Ms. Justina Elachi, Project Manager, WACN Sumu Wildlife ParkProject, described the partnership as “a bold commitment totransform Sumu Wildlife Park into...

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25Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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INEC boss reaffirms commitment to transparent, credible elections…As security bars Sowore from entering INEC Hqtrs

By Mercy Peter The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan (SAN), Tuesday reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment under his watch to transparent and credible elections.Amupitan gave the reassurance at the swearing of Professor Adeniran Tella as a Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) on Tuesday in Abuja.Tella is the new Oyo State REC.Amupitan described the swearing-in as a “solemn occasion” and a renewed call to service, stressing that the role of a REC remains central to Nigeria’s democratic journey.The INEC Chairman declared that his administration began with a clear mandate: “to deliver elections that are free, fair, credible, transparent, and inclusive.”He emphasized that the responsibility goes beyond procedure, stating that...

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25Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu Rejects Use Of Mercenaries In Counter-terrorism Efforts

President Bola Tinubu on Monday rejected the growing reliance on private military and security contractors in conflict zones in Africa, warning that their involvement undermines sovereignty and complicates counter-terrorism operations across the continent.He said Nigeria’s position aligns with its long-standing approach to regional peace missions under ECOWAS and the AU.Tinubu spoke during the first plenary session on ’Peace, Security, Governance and Multilateralism’ at the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola.Tinubu who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, told heads of state and EU leaders: “We stand resolutely against the use of private military and security companies in African conflicts, as their presence often complicates resolution efforts and...

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25Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Deputy Speaker lauds legacy of founder of Start-Ride School Abuja

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Deputy Speaker in the House of Representatives,  Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has commended the legacy of the founder of Start-Rite Schools Abuja, late Mrs Amaka Ndoma-Egba. Kalu gave the commendation during the 5th memorial annual lecture in honour of founder in Abuja. The lecture was organised by the school in collaboration with the Victor & Amaka Ndoma-Egba Foundation (VANEF). Kalu was represented by Dr Clifford Ogbede, the Executive Director, Natural Resources, Agricultural and Rural Development in the South East Development Commission. “The late Mrs Amaka Ndoma-Egba was more than the Founder of Start-Rite Schools, she was someone who embodied a rare blend of discipline, compassion, and unwavering belief in the transformative power of educat...

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25Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NOA inaugurates joint committee to infuse value charter into universities curriculum

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu,  Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA) has inaugurated a joint Committee on the the infusion of Natio nal Identity Elements and the National Values Charter into the Universities Curriculum.Issa-Onilu on Monday in Abuja said the inauguration is not just an administrative activity, but the foundation of our collective future as a nation.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the committee include, Mr David Akoji, Williams Dogo, Mariam Yakubu, Sheridfat Adegbesen and Josiah Afolabi, all from NOA.The others are Dr Esther Mmeka, Gambon Mallam, Hadiza Kachallah and Florence Onuoha from National Universities Commission (NUC).According to him, since independence, Nigeria has been known for the strength of her peo...

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25Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Medical Guild calls for reforms to address shortage of beds, referral system in Lagos

By Bushirah Akande, Kemi Akintokun and Oluwafunke Ishola The Medical Guild Lagos has called for urgent reforms to address the persistent no-bed crisis and the breakdown of referral systems in hospitals across the state.. The Chairman of the guild, Dr Moruf AbdulSalam, made the call at a media briefing organised by the association to herald its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference held at its Secretariat in Gbagada. He said the theme of the conference “The No-Bed Conundrum and Safe Referral: Exploring an Integrated and Effective Referral System in Lagos State,” was chosen to spotlight systemic challenges that compromise patient safety and delay life-saving care. He said the conference is aimed to shape policy direction and reposition healthcare delivery in...

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25Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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WACN Visits Ganjuwa Chairman, Commits to RevivingSumu Wildlife Park

West African Conservation Network (WACN) recently visited the Ganjuwa LocalGovernment Area of Bauchi State, where Sumu Wildlife Park — for which itrecently signed an agreement with the Bauchi State Government to co-manageand restore — is located, reaffirming its commitment to revive and develop thepark into a thriving conservation and tourism destination.Implementation of the agreement has already begun, with plans underway todeploy camera traps and refurbish patrol vehicles in the coming weeks.Speaking during a familiarization visit by the WACN team to the Local GovernmentHeadquarters, Chairman of the Council, Hon. Mohammed Idris Miya, pledged tosupport efforts aimed at revitalizing the park.According to him, any assistance needed from the Local Government will beprovided beyond expectat...

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25Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Cross River wins global investors Trust, at landmark Diaspora Investment Summit in London

By Victor Okoye The Cross River State Investment Summit London 2025 has positioned the state as an emerging investment hotspot in West Africa, drawing the attention of global financiers, development partners and diaspora professionals to its vast economic potential. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day event, which held in London from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, showcased the state’s commitment to sustainable growth under Gov. Bassey Otu’s People’s First Agenda. Mr Ignatius Oli, Chairman of the Summit’s Central Planning Committee, said in a statement on Thursday that the forum highlighted the state’s dedication to economic development and diaspora engagement The summit, organized by the Cross River Government, focused on promoting the state as a competitive ...

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25Nov By Alaba AbdulrazakNo Comments

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Isese Worshippers Condemn Security Lapses, Call For Collaboration On Peace Efforts

Following the alarming increase in killings and kidnappings across the country, Isese worshippers, under the leadership of Araba Owolabi Awodotun Aworeni Mokoran Wale II, the Araba Olúìsèse Agbaye, have called on governments at all levels to stop treating security issues with levity. In a press release signed on his behalf by his deputy, Araba Olúìsèse of Ibadanland, Araba Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II expressed deep concern over the current spate of violence in Nigeria. He lamented the surge in killings and kidnappings, urging the government to take decisive and urgent action, warning that the casual approach to security matters and politicisation of the issue have rendered the situation increasingly worrisome. “Security in Nigeria today is at a critical and troubling point. No o...

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24Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NASS Library commends NIPR FCT for donation of books

By NAN Ms Chinenye Monde-Anumihe, Head, Partnerships, Programmes and Media of National Assembly (NASS) Library Resource Centre, has commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter for the donation of book to enrich the library's collections on public relations.  Monde-Anumihe gave the commendation on Thursday when chapter paid a visit to the library to donate the books. She said the donation donation of the specific books on public relations to the NASS Library would be of the benefits to both the lawmakers and the general public. "We welcome the donation of public relations books and are grateful. I want to assure you that we will not take your gesture for granted.  "We have thousands of books in ...

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24Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Book writing, empowerment will lead to moment of intellectual triumph – Stakeholders

By Ebere Agozie Stakeholders say book writing and empowerment initiative will lead to intellectual triumph across the country. They said this at the launch of a book titled “From Margin to Mainstream, Volume 2: Towards Inclusive Governance”, authored by Princess Nikky Onyeri, a Nigerian Gender advocate in further advancement of her empowerment programmes. The Chairman of the occasion, Mr Mohammed Ndarani (SAN) described the book as a moment of intellectual triumph and a practical tool for equipping women with knowledge, skills, and confidence to shape their future. "Books are vessels of thought, bridges between minds, and seeds of change. "The work we unveil today is not merely pages bound together; it is a voice, a vision, and a gift to the world. It reflects the coura...

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23Nov By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Nasarawa Assembly visits Jangwa Rice Farm, hails State Government agricultural drive as mass harvest kicks off.

"…with government targeting yield of over 3,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice…" The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Agriculture has today Thursday visited one of the largest State Government rice farm in Jangwa to inspect the ongoing harvest. It was reported that the ongoing harvest at Jangwa Rice Farm is part of a larger 10,000-hectare rice farm project, with 3,300 hectares already cultivated and currently being harvested with the technical team. It was however disclosed that as part of the State Government efforts in leaving no stone unturned in achieving the desired result and target, 500 workers were deployed to the farm to execute the project. In a move to see things for themselves and ascertain the level of harvest, the members of the Nasarawa State ...

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23Nov By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Parents, teachers harp on culture as tool for promotion of national identity, unity

Parents and teachers in Abuja have identified culture as not just a tool for national identity but a driving force for national unity and stability. The Chairperson, Parents Teachers Association (PTA), New Capital School, Dr, Rebecca Godwin-Isaac, said this at the schools cultural day celebration in Abuja on Friday. Godwin-Isaac, represented by the Vice Chairman , Mr Amenah Ogheneruemu, described culture as a unifying factor that has continued to build bridges across different ethnic groups in the country. "From the Hausa-Fulani to the Igbo, the Yoruba, the Edo, the Tiv, the Ijaw, the Kanuri, and many more, every culture in Nigeria adds something beautiful to our national identity. "Like threads in one fabric, we are woven together by purpose. Our colors may differ, but togeth...

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21Nov By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Cross River wins global investors Trust, at landmark Diaspora Investment Summit in London

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 20, 2025 (NAN) The Cross River State Investment Summit London 2025 has positioned the state as an emerging investment hotspot in West Africa, drawing the attention of global financiers, development partners and diaspora professionals to its vast economic potential. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day event, which held in London from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, showcased the state’s commitment to sustainable growth under Gov. Bassey Otu’s People’s First Agenda. Mr Ignatius Oli, Chairman of the Summit’s Central Planning Committee, said in a statement on Thursday that the forum highlighted the state’s dedication to economic development and diaspora engagement The summit, organized by the Cross River Government, focused on promoting the ...

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20Nov By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Fred Otobo clinches overall best net prize at Engr. Andrew Yakubu’s 70th birthday golf kitty

Victor Okoye Fred Otobo has clinched the overall best net prize at the 70th birthday golf kitty held in honour of Engr. Andrew Yakubu at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja. Playing off a handicap of 24, Otobo returned an impressive gross score of 88 and a net score of 64 to emerge overall winner of the keenly contested event. Engr. Yakubu, a distinguished Nigerian and former Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), marked his 70th birthday over the weekend in Abuja with a special golf kitty in honour of the celebrant as well as an award night and dinner. The golf tournament, which teed off early on Saturday, Nov. 15, attracted more than 200 golfers — professionals, amateurs, women, and veterans — all competing ...

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