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Jigawa Assembly Urges Strict Discipline for Errant Local Government Staff

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Jigawa State House of Assembly has tasked the Local Government Service Commission with enforcing strict disciplinary measures against any local government staff found wanting, stressing that such actions are crucial to deterring misconduct and safeguarding the system from stagnation. The call was made by Honourable Aminu Zakari, Chairman of the Assembly’s Committee on Local […]

Fubara Explains Why He Resisted Challenging Tinubu’s Emergency Rule in Rivers

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he resisted pressure from his supporters to challenge the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu in the state, stressing that his decision was guided by the need to preserve peace, stability, and progress for the people. Fubara made this known on Friday during a statewide broadcast following […]

Edo Attorney General Highlights Balance in Bail Administration

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie, recently delivered a presentation on bail administration, emphasizing the delicate balance between the presumption of innocence and the public interest. Drawing on his expertise in law and governance, Dr. Osagie provided valuable insights into the complexities of Nigeria’s bail laws and practices. His […]

Edo Govt Demolishes Four Cultists’ Houses, Arrests 20+ in Edo North Crackdown

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has intensified its war against cultism with the demolition of four houses linked to notorious cultists in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo North, and the arrest of over 20 suspects. The operation, codenamed “Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, was led by the Chief Security Officer, Government House, and the Governor’s […]

Edo Government Launches Bold Procurement Reforms for Transparency and Accountability

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has rolled out sweeping reforms in public procurement aimed at boosting transparency, accountability, and efficient use of public funds. According to Naija News, the reforms are anchored on the Edo State Public Procurement Law and implemented through the Edo State Public Procurement Agency, led […]

Anglican Church of Nigeria Elects 15 New Bishops, Creates 14 New Dioceses

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has elected 15 new bishops to oversee one vacant diocese and 14 newly created dioceses across the country. The announcement followed the Episcopal Synod of the House of Bishops, held on Thursday at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Okesha, Ado-Ekiti, in the Diocese of Ekiti. The decision was confirmed […]

Abuja Waste Contractors Threaten Strike Over Nine-Month Unpaid Wages

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Contractors in charge of cleaning Abuja have threatened to halt services from September 25 following the non-payment of nine months’ outstanding wages. Operating under the Association of FCT Solid Waste and Cleaning Contractors (AFSOWAC), the group issued the warning in a letter to the Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC). AFSOWAC, which oversees […]

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Calls for Global Peace, Stronger Nigeria-Qatar Ties

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated her opposition to war and provocation, emphasizing the urgent need for deeper global understanding. She made this known on Wednesday while receiving the Qatari Ambassador to Nigeria, Ali bin Al-Hajri, at her office in the State House, Abuja. Mrs. Tinubu condemned the recent attack in Doha, describing peace as […]