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President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the families of victims of Tuesday’s fire outbreak at the Afriland Building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which claimed seven lives. According to PUNCH Online, the victims — including four staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) — died in hospitals after being evacuated from […]
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President Bola Tinubu has officially lifted the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, effective midnight, September 17, 2025. The emergency was first declared on March 18, 2025, following a constitutional deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. With its suspension, Governor Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and members […]
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Oyo State Acting Governor, Adebayo Lawal, has inaugurated the European Union-funded Supporting Sustainable Social Protection in Nigeria (SUSI) project, aimed at boosting inclusion and tackling poverty. The initiative, unveiled at the Executive Council Chambers in Ibadan, is being implemented in partnership with UNICEF and the International Labour Organization (ILO). It seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s social […]
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with residents of Iwo over the devastating flood that followed hours of heavy rainfall in the town. The governor acknowledged the significant personal losses suffered by residents and pledged that his administration would intensify efforts to protect lives and property from future occurrences. In a statement by his […]
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has destroyed over 18,000 kilograms of cannabis in a major raid at Ugbogui Forest, Ovia Southwest Local Government Area. State Commander Mitchell Ofoyeju disclosed that the illicit farm, covering 6.79 hectares, had the potential to yield nearly 17,000 kilograms of cannabis. He further revealed that […]
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to address lingering issues affecting non-academic staff in universities. In a jointly signed letter by SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, and NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, the unions condemned […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 4.4 million Nigerians have pre-registered online for the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise. According to INEC, the milestone was achieved just four weeks after the exercise commenced on August 18, 2025. National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, assured that the Commission remains committed to ensuring a seamless […]
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on the National Assembly to support and collaborate in ensuring that its 25 percent allocation is fully realized and effectively deployed. The appeal comes ahead of the rollout of the new Development Levy, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, […]
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