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Bomb Explosion In FCT Islamiyya School Kills Two – FCT Police

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says a bomb explosion on Monday at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School, located in Kuchibuyi Village, Byazhin area of the FCT has left two dead. The command says upon receiving a distress call from the Sarki of Kuchibuyi, a team of police operatives, including the Command’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and the Area Commander of Kubwa, swiftly mobilized […]

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National Assembly

House Reads Riot Act To MDAs Over Defence of 2025 N49.74tn Budget

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it is commencing scrutiny of the 2025 budget with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on Tuesday. This is as the House cautioned MDA against not showing up for their defense sessions saying there would be sanctions for such actions. Chairman, House Committee on Appropriations, Abubakar Kabir Bichi, disclosed this in an interview with journalists after the inaugural meeting of the panel on […]

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General

NILDS DG, Former INEC Chairman Eulogise Late Prof. Nuhu Yaqub

By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, National Assembly (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has described the demise of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub as a big loss to the academic world and Nigeria in general. According to him, the former Vice Chancellor of the Sokoto state University and University of Abuja made an indelible mark in National development and would be sorely missed. The […]

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Economy

CBN Insists Resignation Of 1,000 Staff Was Voluntary

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has refuted reports of it Termination and Dismissal of 1,000 members of it Staff. Rather it said staff took opportunity of the Bank's Early Exit Programme with payment of full benefits. This is according to the Governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, who noted that the 1,000 members of staff who were disengaged were not forced to quit. He stated […]

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NILDS DG Mourns the Passing of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub, Chairman of Academic Advisory Board

By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub, Chairman of the Institute’s Academic Advisory Board, who died on Saturday. In a statement, Prof. Sulaiman describes the news as "shocking and devastating," paying tribute to Prof. Yaqub’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s academic and public service sectors. Prof. Yaqub, a […]

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Featured

Legacy Football Club Triumphs at Amana Championship Final

By Sofiat Adenekan Legacy Football Club emerged winner at the grand finale of the Amana Football Championship in Ilorin, defeating Eagles Star by 3-1 to claim the coveted title. The two-month-long competition featured 16 football clubs, with the final match drawing a large crowd of sports enthusiasts. Special guest of honor, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, commended the efforts of the participating teams and expressed his commitment to making the championship […]

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Economy

FG Launches ₦250bn MOFI Real Estate Fund

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards addressing Nigeria's Housing Finance Gap with the launch of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF). The fund, a two hundred and fifty billion naira initiative is designed to provide low-cost, long-term mortgage financing and stimulate economic growth through the housing and construction sectors. Presiding over the signing ceremony in his office in Abuja, […]

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News

Deputy Speaker Assures Nigerians of Brighter Future @ New Year

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has extend his heartfelt congratulations to Nigerians on the occasion of New Year's Day, January 1, 2025, urging hope, renewal, and optimism for a brighter future. He reflects on the significant progress made in the outgoing year and assured Nigerians that the new year will bring promise and possibility. Kalu expresses pride in the legislative milestones achieved in […]

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Speaker Abbas Urges Nigerians to Renew Hopes @ New Year

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has urged Nigerians to renew their hopes for the upcoming year 2025. Speaker Abbas expresses optimism that improvements will be seen in the new year and emphasised the importance of Nigerians remaining steadfast and supporting their leaders at all levels. He says despite the existing challenges confronting the nation and its people, the administration of President Bola Tinubu, […]

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