Jigawa Assembly Urges Strict Discipline for Errant Local Government Staff

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Edo Attorney General Highlights Balance in Bail Administration

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Edo Government Launches Bold Procurement Reforms for Transparency and Accountability

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 […]

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WHO Commends Nigeria, Others for Progress in Reducing NCD Deaths, Calls for Urgent Global Action

The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for achieving significant progress in reducing mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). According to WHO, the biggest gains came from declines in cardiovascular diseases and several cancers—including stomach and colorectal cancers in both sexes, cervical and breast cancers in women, and lung […]

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Dangote Refinery Suspends Self-Collection of Petroleum Products, Enforces Free Delivery Scheme

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has suspended self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its facility, effective Thursday, September 18, 2025. This was disclosed in a correspondence signed by the Group Commercial Operations Department and obtained by our correspondent on Friday. According to the company, the directive is intended to encourage wider adoption […]

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