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21Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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GUPPAN wants FG reverse directive to MDAs on printing

By Lucy Ogalue The Gutenberg Print Professionals Association of Nigeria (GUPPAN), has raised concerns over a Federal Government directive mandating Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to patronise only Government Printing Press. The association raised the concerns in a statement jointly signed by its President, Mr Adekunle Adebambo and Secretary, Mr Raymond Nwagwu on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, instructed MDAs to halt all engagements with private printing firms. Reacting to the development, GUPPAN, said that the decision, if implemented, could trigger massive job losses and render trillions of naira in private ...

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21Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Delta Govt., REA sign MoU to drive renewable energy

By Constance Athekame The Delta Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to boost renewable energy, and expand electricity acccess to underserved communities. The MoU was signed in Abuja at the REA State-by –State Roundtable Engagement with Delta with the theme, ’’ Unlocking Distributed Energy Investments for Industrial Growth and inclusive Access.” Speaking at the ceremony, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori emphasised the willingness of the state government to participate in impactful programmes and offered by REA. “ I must emphasise that we view these programmes not only as energy access initiatives, but as powerful tools for inclusive economic growth, enterprise development, and rural transformation. “Access to ...

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21Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Under Makinde Administration, Christians, Muslims, and Isese Worshippers Are Now United, Says Araba of Ibadanland

The Araba and Oluisese of Ibadanland, Araba Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, has commended Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for successfully fostering unity among all religious faiths in the state. Speaking at the Adamasingba venue during this year’s Isese Day celebration, Araba Odegbola praised Governor Makinde as a true adherent of Isese tradition, noting that even the Governor’s name is inspired by Yoruba deities. “It is under Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration that the Inter-Faith Affairs Office was established. This office has played a crucial role in bringing together all faiths in Oyo State, ensuring peace and preventing religious disturbances,” Araba Odegbola said. He further highlighted that Governor Makinde approved and officially declared August 20 as a public holiday ...

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20Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Alao Demands Accountability From Makinde Over N30b Food Security Funds Amid Rising Hardship

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to provide a detailed explanation regarding the N30 billion reportedly released by the Federal Government to states, including Oyo, to combat food shortages and alleviate the hardships faced by residents. Alao, in a statement from his Media Office, noted that despite the confirmation by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that N30 billion was allocated to each state to address food insecurity and economic difficulties, the people of Oyo State have yet to see any tangible improvement in their living conditions. He condemned Governor Makinde for what he described as his “misplaced priorities” and for abandoning ...

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20Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2027: Former Nasarawa Speaker Balarabe wants politicians, stakeholders to be patience, wait for Gov. Sule’s directive.

"… as he calls for massive participation in the ongoing Continues Voter's Registration CVR, exercise by INEC…" ………… Speaks on his political ambition, Governorship aspirants, Gov. Sule's 6years in office, Toto LG and return of Bassa, other political developments,… says the meeting is to put their house in order b4 time. The Immediate Past Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi has held a strategic political meeting with politicians and critical stakeholders from his constituency of Umaisha/Ugya in Toto LGA of Nasarawa State. The meeting which took place today Tuesday in Lafia the State capital brought together prominent politicians and stakeholders from Umaisha/Ugya State Constituency. They include both serving and former elected and app...

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20Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gaza: King Mohammed VI, Al-Quds Committee Chairman, Directs Dispatch of Additional Humanitarian Aid

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, has directed immediate dispatch of additional humanitarian aid to ease the pain of the inhabitants of the war-torn Gaza Strip. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates disclosed this in a statement on Monday, stressing that “His Majesty insisted that this humanitarian aid, like the previous ones, be transported by air and delivered urgently and directly to beneficiaries among the Palestinian brothers.” According to the statement, “in display of the constant support and tangible solidarity of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, towards the brotherly Palestinian people, the Sovereign issued His Very High Instructions to di...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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BADARU REAFFIRMS NIGERIA–CZECH REPUBLIC STRATEGIC DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP

The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, received a high-level Czech delegation led by the Junior Deputy Minister of Defence, Radka Konderlova. The delegation was accompanied by the Czech Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Zdenek Krejci, and senior Czech officials. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation between Nigeria and the Czech Republic. Welcoming the delegation, the Minister commended the Czech Republic’s continued engagement with Nigeria, describing it as “a clear demonstration of friendship and a shared commitment to addressing common security challenges in Nigeria, West Africa, and the wider world.” He noted that earlier exchanges — including the follow-up visit of Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff to ...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NECA, CISLAC signs MoU to protect workers, strengthen businessesMoU

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to protect workers, strengthen businesses in the country. Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, NECA’s Director-General said this during the MOU signing ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja. Oyerinde described the MOU as a momentous occasion, uniting the voice of business with civil society’s watchdog role to confront Nigeria’s pressing governance and economic challenges. “At NECA, our role is to be the voice of organised business, to champion enterprise sustainability, decent work, economic renaissance, responsible business conduct and to advocate for a conducive business environment. “For years, we have worked to build a prosperous Nige...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Boko-Haram Deradicalization camp: FG has not adequately compensated us… Gombe Gov.

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has complained that the Federal Government has not adequately compensated Gombe State after converting its NYSC Orientation Camp to a deradicalization camp for repentant Boko-Haram insurgents. The Governor, who spoke through the Secretary to the Gombe State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, explained the State's position when an administrative assessment team on Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) from the Defence Headquarters Abuja, paid a courtesy call on the Governor. Professor Njodi stated that even though the State Government had been fully supporting the deradicalization programme, which is a national assignment, it felt suchanged when only about N1.4b was given to the State Government as compensation. The deradicalization camp i...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES FORMER MILITARY PRESIDENT, GEN. IBRAHIM BABANGIDA, AT 84

 President Bola Tinubu felicitates former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 84th birthday today. The President rejoices with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader whose eight years of rule greatly impacted Nigeria's socio-economic and political development. President Tinubu celebrates General Babangida's distinguished military career, which includes serving as an instructor at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Commander of the 4 Reconnaissance Regiment, Commander of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, Director of Army Staff Duties and Plans, and Chief of Army Staff. The President notes Gen. Babangida's stewardship of the country, saying his military administration will be remembered for its massive investment in infrastructure, such as the T...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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KIDNAPPERS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT IN NASARAWA STATE

A suspected kidnapper has been arrested in a joint operation by the Nigerian Police and the Military after a lone crash around Anguwan Mayo, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement on Monday also confirmed the recovery of rifles, ammunition, and ₦6.9m cash from the accident scene. According to the statement, the police in collaboration with the Military arrested the suspect, Mohammed Tahir, following a distress call regarding the lone accident. "Two occupants of an Opel Vectra vehicle with registration number PLATEAU BLD 566 ST reportedly fled the scene immediately after the accident. "Upon arrival, operatives discovered that members of the public had already gathered, while a vigilant VIO of...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu Commissions WAGL’s 40,000 CBM LPG Vessel in South Korea…Lauds Company’s Partners for Expanding Africa’s Role in Clean Energy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria is poised to deliver clean and sustainable energy solutions not just in-country but also across Africa and beyond. The President made the remarks today at the commissioning ceremony of a 40,000 cubic meters (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel, christened “MT Iyaloja (Lagos),” in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel owned by WAGL Energy Limited (an NNPC Ltd. /Sahara Group Joint Venture) is a dual-fuel, fully refrigerated LPG carrier. This latest addition brings WAGL's total LPG vessel capacity to 162,000 CBM. Other vessels in the fleet include MT Africa Gas, MT Sahara Gas, MT BaruMK, and MT Sapet. Represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, the President commended WAGL Energy Limited, NNPC L...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu Expands Healthcare Access with Subsidized Dialysis

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark subsidy to ease the cost of kidney dialysis for Nigerians. With this intervention, the price of each dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to just ₦12,000, bringing relief to thousands of citizens battling kidney-related diseases. This subsidy is already being implemented in major federal hospitals across the six geopolitical zones, including: Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute-Metta, Lagos Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Maiduguri Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Azare Univers...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu, other political office holders pay for upward review

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has indicated plans to review upward the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria.The commission disclosed that President Bola Tinubu presently earns N1.5m monthly, while ministers receive less than N1m — figures that have remained unchanged since 2008.RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu said the current earnings were inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated in the face of rising responsibilities and economic challenges.“You are paying the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria N1.5m a month, with a population of over 200 million people. Everybody believes that it is a joke,” Shehu said.He added, “You cannot pay a minister less than N1m per month since 2008 and expect him to put in his best without necessarily being involved i...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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JAMB orders public universities to conclude 2025 admissions by October

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has ordered Nigerian public universities to finalise their 2025 admission processes by October 31, 2025.JAMB also mandated all private universities to complete admissions by November 30, 2025, while all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, private or public, have until year’s end.This is contained in a weekly bulletin released by the board on Monday.JAMB said the directives are in line with the schedule approved during the 2025 Policy Meeting chaired by the Minister of Education.The admission board said the decision aims to stabilise the academic calendar and ensure equitable access to admission slots across all tertiary institutions.“Following the directives issued at the 2025 Policy Meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Education, all te...

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18Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES FORMER MILITARY PRESIDENT, GEN. IBRAHIM BABANGIDA, AT 84

 President Bola Tinubu felicitates former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 84th birthday today. The President rejoices with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader whose eight years of rule greatly impacted Nigeria's socio-economic and political development. President Tinubu celebrates General Babangida's distinguished military career, which includes serving as an instructor at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Commander of the 4 Reconnaissance Regiment, Commander of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, Director of Army Staff Duties and Plans, and Chief of Army Staff. The President notes Gen. Babangida's stewardship of the country, saying his military administration will be remembered for its massive investment in infrastructure, such as the T...

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18Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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13% derivation legal battle: Coalition of Niger state support groups endorses state govt. action

By Ebere Agozie The Coalition of Niger state support groups has thrown its weight behind the state government's legal action against the Attorney-General of the Federation over exclusion of the state from the 13 percent derivation. Mr Muhammadu Dagaci, the President General of Community Association for Grassroots Transformation (CAGRAT) disclosed this in a statement on Monday. It would be recalled that the Niger State government had dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over the state’s omission in the 13 percent derivation. Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, lead counsel to Niger state had in an originating summons sought the interpretation and application of section 232 (1) & (2) of the Nigerian constitution. The subject matte...

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18Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria Sustains Oil Production Above OPEC Quota

Nigeria’s average daily crude oil production rose to 1,507,000 barrels per day in July, NewsSpecng learnt.According to a report by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, this represents a 7,000-barrel-per-day increase above the quota approved for Nigeria by OPEC.The latest oil output figures indicate that the country has sustained its crude production above the OPEC quota for the second consecutive month. According to the OPEC Monthly Oil Market Report for July, crude output increased marginally by 2,000 bpd, from 1.505 mbpd in June to 1.507 mbpd in the following month.This is the third time the country’s average crude production would meet the OPEC quota this year — January, June, and July. January has the highest output with 1.54 mbpd.Crude production dropped to 1.46 mbp...

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18Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG appoints chairman for PenCom

The Federal Government has appointed Mr Opeyemi Agbaje as the chairman of the National Pension Commission.The Nigeria Labour Congress had threatened to embark on a strike over government non-constituting of the governing board of PenCom.At the end of its August 13th meeting, the Central Working Committee of the NLC demanded the constitution of the PenCom Governing Board in line with the law within seven working days. The NLC also asked PenCom to submit to the NLC a full status report of the funds within these same seven days.Though, the spokesman for PenCom, Mr Ibrahim Buwal, said there was no official confirmation from the presidency yet as to Agbaje’s appointment.Section 19 of the Pension Reform Act 2014 provides for the establishment of a 16-member Governing Board for PenCom. The Chair...

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18Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gov. Radda condoles APC National Chairman over mother’s passing

By NAN The Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has extended his condolence to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, following the passing of his motheer, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Radda in a statement, issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ibrahim Mohammed on Monday in Abuja described Mama Lydia as a matriarch of faith and character. According to him, her life of sacrifice, discipline, and devotion helped shape a son who today shoulders the enormous responsibility of leading Nigeria’s ruling party. “The loss of a mother is one of the deepest pains a child can know. Mama Lydia was not just Yilwatda’s mother, she was his guide, anchor, and the moral compass that prepared him for a life of service. “Her values live on in him,...

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