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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Abuja Waste Contractors Threaten Strike Over Nine-Month Unpaid Wages

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 […]

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YSFON Seeks Edo’s Hosting of President Unity Cup, Hails Enabulele’s Impact on Grassroots Sports

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has received the national leadership of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), led by its National Secretary, Patrick Okpavuerhe. Okpavuerhe commended Enabulele for his remarkable strides in youth sports development, particularly Edo State’s impressive achievements in grassroots football. He explained that YSFON […]

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

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 […]

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