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NSCDC Deploys 20,850 Personnel for Saturday’s by-election

No fewer than 20,850 personnel have been deployed by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for this Saturday's by-election across 16 constituencies in 12 states. The Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, on Thursday, assured the public of the Corps' readiness to ensure the Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure, secure election materials, safeguard officials and monitor the whole election process in synergy with the Nigeria Police who is the lead agency in Election Duty Operations. Audi gave the assurance that the conduct of the by-election would be under adequate security and without hitch. He urged the eligible voters to come out massively and vote for the candidates of their choice as a symbol of their franchise and fundamental rights. The ...

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15Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Otu assents ₦104bn supplementary Budget into Law, approves roads, electricity, counterpart funds bills

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has assented into law the Cross River State Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025, injecting an additional ₦104 billion into the state’s budget and raising the total 2025 fiscal outlay from ₦538 billion to ₦642 billion. Speaking during the signing ceremony at the State Executive Chambers, Governor’s Office, Calabar, Otu described the supplementary budget as a “strategic and deliberate intervention” to respond to shifting macroeconomic realities and seize new investment opportunities in critical sectors. According to him, the new allocation will be deployed to fast-track the completion of key infrastructure projects, enhance agricultural value chains, strengthen healthcare and education, bolster security, and drive job creation through targete...

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13Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa Speaker, Lawmakers attend CPA conference in Gambia as President Barrow underscores inputs of legislators in strengthening democracy.

"…with over 300 parliamentarians from 19 commonwealth countries attending the conference…" The 54th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association CPA, for African Region has opened in the Republic of Gambia. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association CPA, Conference in Republic of Gambia opens today Wednesday. The Conference had in attendance the President of Republic of Gambia, His Excellency President Adama Barrow who declared the event opened. The Conference has its theme "Strengthening Democratic Governance and Resilience in Africa : Tackling Conflicts, Economic Shocks and Climate Risks" The Conference which brought together over 300 Parliamentarians from 19 Commonwealth Countries of Africa had in attendance members of the Nasarawa State House of Assem...

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13Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Centre calls for impactful leadership, reforms in Africa

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Centre for Public Service Productivity and Development (CeProd) has advised governments in Africa to implement good governance  that will open doors of  opportunities and accelerate economic development in the continent. The Director-General of CeProg, Dr Chris Egbu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Egbu, impactful leadership is fundamental to make Nigeria and other countries  in Africa enjoy accelerated  developments. He added that positive reforms for the welfare of citizens would equip Africans for future roles in developing the continent. Egbu said the recent CeProg’s leadership summit attracted impressive  scholars, policymakers and business leader...

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13Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG withdraws criminal complaints against KWAM1, Emmanson

Criminal charges against musician KWAM I and female passenger Ms. Comfort Emmanson, have been withdrawn.Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo who disclosed this on Wednesday cited wide consultations with critical industry stakeholders for the leniency.Keyamo said recent events in the industry concerning unruly behaviour of certain individuals are unfortunate, regrettably, the minister declared that valuable lessons have been learnt by all sides to these incidents and airport security protocols.Keyamo said the lessons have been well highlighted for the travelling public.He said :” If nothing at all, the episodes have undoubtedly helped to raise public awareness about appropriate conduct within the aviation space.“As highlighted in my previous statements on the last t...

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13Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2027: Nationwide CRV to hold in three phases- INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will be in three phases. The exercise according to INEC resumes on Monday, August 18, 2025 ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC says it has identified about 811 registration centres spread across all states and the Federal Capital Territory to ensure the process is accessible to millions of eligible Nigerians. Unlike previous cycles, this registration period will combine both online and in-person opportunities. From August 18, citizens can begin pre-registering via the commission’s dedicated portal, cvr.inecnigeria.org, ahead of physical registration, which starts on August 25. The commission said “Physical registration will be conducted at l...

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12Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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New national industrial policy not to criminalise strikes – FG

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the new National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) does not criminalise workers’ embarking on strikes to press home their demands. Mr Muhammad Dingyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, said this during a media chat with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls the new NIRP 2025, was recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). NAN reports that the organised labour and its affiliates have continued to express their dissatisfaction and rejection of the new policy. Dingyadi, however, said that, contrary to the position of labour, the NIRP will facilitate uninterrupted workflow, foster effective social dialogue, and promote tripartite cooperation among government, emp...

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12Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSDC, operators partner to slash sugar imports, target 400,000MT local production

By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) on Monday signed agreements with four operators to develop new sugar estates expected to collectively produce 400,000 metric tonnes annually. The NSDC Executive Secretary, Mr Kamar Bakrin, said that the agreements were part of efforts by the council to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on sugar imports. He said that the agreements would see Brent Sugar in Oyo State, Niger Foods in Niger State, Legacy Sugar in Adamawa State and UMZA in Bauchi State each develop 100,000-tonne capacity facilities. The NCDC boss said that the initiative marked a major step in the council’s drive to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production and conserve foreign exchange spent on imports. “The geographic spread from Nigeria’s Southwest to No...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Aged, Children, Vulnerable Benefit from UBA Foundation’s Charity Outreach in Lagos

In a display of compassion and commitment to societal well-being, UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less privileged in Lagos through its charity outreach program. The Foundation visited So-Said Charity Homes Community and SOS Children’s Village, in Lagos, where the elderly, children, and vulnerable members of society were presented with essential food items and other relief materials, including several bags of rice, beans, and other necessities, aimed at alleviating hardship and putting smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries. Speaking during the outreach, UBA’s Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, who emphasised the Foundation’s commitment to improving lives acros...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TINTED GLASS PERMIT: NPF FURTHER EXTENDS GRACE PERIOD FOR ENFORCEMENT TO OCTOBER 2, 2025

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows, with the new enforcement date now set for 2nd October, 2025. This decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive. In light of this, the Force considers it imperative to allow sufficient time for the meticulous scrutiny of applications to ensure that the permit is issued only to eligible and qualified individuals, in line with national security considerations. The extension will also provide room for the continued fine-tuning of verification processes, both digital and physical, ...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ITF gains City & Guilds approval to certify Nigerian artisans globally

By Lucy Ogalue The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has secured approval from the City & Guilds of London, United Kingdom(UK), to operate as a certified examination centre. The Director-General of ITF, Dr Afiz Ogun, in a statement on Monday said this marked a significant milestone in ITF's efforts to equip Nigerian artisans with internationally recognised qualifications. Ogun said the development placed the ITF among six centres nationwide accredited by the global skills certification body. According to the ITF, the approval, signed by the Chief Executive Officer of City & Guilds, Kirstie Donnelly, authorises the Fund to conduct examinations in a range of disciplines. Ogun said: " this includes Level 2 Diploma in Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Technology an...

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11Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gowon University acting VC bows out, urges support for successor

Outgoing Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Patricia Lar, and incoming Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Matthew Adamu, during the handover ceremony on Monday in Abuja. By Uche Bibilari The outgoing Acting Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, formerly University of Abuja, Prof. Patricia Lar, has expressed deep gratitude to the university community for their support during her six-month tenure. Speaking during the handover ceremony to the new Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Matthew Adams, on Monday in Abuja, Lar thanked staff for standing by her through a challenging period. “It wasn’t easy, but the support from the men and women I met here made the difference. “They were sometimes intimidated and blackmailed, but they stood firm with me. I am grateful from the depth of my heart...

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10Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NANPF Demands Contract Compliance to Safeguard Players

…Says It Remains Committed to Protection of Players’ Interests Abuja, Nigeria, Aug. 9, 2025 – The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation Players’ Status and Arbitration Committee (NFF-PSAC) to urgently convene and resolve over 100 outstanding contractual disputes ahead of the 2025/2026 football season, set to kick off later this month. According to the union, the unresolved cases include illegal contract terminations, unpaid salaries, outstanding transfer fees, and the withholding of players’ clearances—issues that directly threaten the welfare and careers of affected players. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), NANPF President and former international, Sunday Abe, expressed grave concern over ...

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9Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Audu Ogbeh, Esteemed Nigerian Statesman And Former PDP Leader, Dies At 78

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman and ex-Minister of Agriculture Audu Ogbeh has died at the age of 78. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, according to a statement from his family. Ogbeh, a prominent Nigerian politician and farmer from Benue State, led the PDP from 2001 to 2005 and served as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development during President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term from 2015 to 2019. He also held the post of Minister of Communications in the early 1980s under the Shehu Shagari administration and was deputy speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly in Nigeria’s Second Republic. The family described Ogbeh as a man who "departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and...

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Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin Is the Authentic National President of IPMAN, Says Adepoju, Southwest Zonal Chairman

Adeyemi Adepoju, the South-West Zonal Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has reiterated that Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin is the duly recognized National President of IPMAN. Adepoju, in an interview with our correspondent, emphasized that any other individual claiming leadership is an impostor acting in direct violation of the Supreme Court’s declaratory judgment. He stated that while most regions—including the North West, North East, Eastern, and Midwest zones—have shown solid support for Chief Dr. Adewoyin, there remains resistance in the South-West due to the personal interests of some individuals. He, however, urged members in the zone to prioritize the collective interests of IPMAN over individual gains. Also...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG boosts automotive sector with competency-based training

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government is boosting Nigeria’s automotive sector through competency-based training to produce certified quality assurance assessors under the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin, represented by his Director, Industrial Infrastructure, Dr Nua Omisanya, said this on Friday in Abuja. Osanipin spoke at the official closing of a two week Quality Assurance Assessors Training for National Skills Qualifications (NSQs) in the Automotive Industry it organised for 30 participants in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was organised in collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). According to th...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Admission not for sale, but on merit, transparency- UniAbuja VC

By Uche Bibilari Yakubu Gowon University, (formally University of Abuja) has advised prospective candidates seeking admission to beware of racketeers as the institution only admits candidates based on merit and transparency. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Patricia Lar, who said this at the university’s Maiden Hybrid Pre-Admission Sensitisation for 2025/2026 Post-UTME candidates on Friday in Abuja, noted that admission into the school was not for sale.Represented by the Director, Academic Planning, Prof. Wesley Nafanda, Lar said that the hybrid sensitisation programme was designed to guide students who have chosen University of Abuja as their first choice through the admission process. She said that the event provided unique opportunity to interact directly with the Deans and o...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG urges U.S. to engage Nigerians on reviews of visa rules

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government on Friday urged the U.S. to directly and adequately engage Nigerians anytime there is a review of its visa laws, rules, and regulations to enhance better understanding and compliance. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call when the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Richard Mills paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Idris called on the envoy to ensure constant engagement with Nigerians on any new changes considering that Nigerians travel to almost all parts of the world, inluding the U.S. Idris recalled that Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) had put out information cautioning Nigerians against the misuse of the U.S. visa. “A...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Jubilation in Awe South Constituency as Gov. Sule construct Adudu/Azara road, other projects.

…..Majority Leader Hon. Azara appeals to Gov. Sule to extend Azara road to Wuse community. Stakeholders of Awe South Constituency, Nasarawa State, have commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for the construction of Adudu/ Azara road among other different projects in the constituency that have direct bearing on the lives of the people. Hon. Suleiman Yakubu Azara, Member Representing Awe South Constituency and other stakeholders gave the commendation today in Azara, Awe LGA when they matched to the road in Azara to appreciate the Governor. It would be reported that the stakeholders and other people tropped out en mass to the road immediately after Juma'at prayers today in Azara, Awe LGA. Hon. Azara, the Majority Leader and Chairman, House Committee on Works said that Gov. Sule deserves c...

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8Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NANPF Appoints CSP Kalu Chijioke as Director of Players’ Safety and Security

By Victor Okoye In a decisive move to bolster players' welfare in Nigerian football, the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has announced the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Kalu Chijioke as the Director of Players’ Safety and Security. The appointment was formally communicated to the Force Sports Officer, CP Tony O. Emefile, psc, fsi via an official letter signed by the NANPF leadership and addressed to the office of the Inspector General of Police in Abuja. https://www.facebook.com/share/16j3dX1jnD NANPF, an affiliate of both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), represents the collective interests and welfare of professional footballers across Nigeria. The union is currently headed b...

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