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Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio to Lead Abuja’s 17-Project Commissioning Spree

By : Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has unveiled plans for a major project inspection and commissioning ceremony set to kick off on June 10. In a show of high-level support, the ceremony will feature the presence of top government figures, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, underscoring the significance of the projects to national growth and infrastructure The event promises to spotlight transformative developments across […]

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Security

SP Adeh Wins 2024 IGP Public Relations Officer Award

Oluwakemi Kindness Superintendent of Police (SP) Josephine Adeh has emerged as the 2024 IGP Public Relations Officer of the Year, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in police communications. She was honoured at the 2nd Nigeria Police Awards and Commendation Ceremony held Wednesday night in Abuja, where she topped a competitive list of nominees, including SP Ikenga Tochukwu (PPRO, Anambra State Command) and DSP Chinaka Chioma (PPRO, Abia State Command). SP Adeh currently serves as the Public Relations Officer of […]

June 5, 2025 14

News

PSC to Recruit Police Cadets and 30,000 Constables

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Police Service Commission says it is concluding arrangements for the recruitment of CADETs and Constables into the Nigeria Police Force for the year 2025. The Chairman of the Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu said very soon the Commission will start the recruitment of CADETs and the 30,000 Constables yearly approved by Mr. President. He stated this on Wednesday when he led a strong Management delegation from the Commission on a visit to the Nigeria Data Protection […]

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DSS Moves to Block Pat Utomi’s Alleged Shadow Government

By Oluwakemi kindness The Department of State Services (DSS) has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop the former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Professor Pat Utomi, from holding rallies or making public statements linked to his alleged plans to establish a shadow government. In a fresh motion filed on Wednesday through its legal representative, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), the DSS asked the court to issue an order restraining Utomi and his associates from organizing […]

June 4, 2025 7 2

News

NCPC Begins Assessment of 2024 Pilgrimage Exercise, Holds Staff Retreat

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is holding a three-day general staff retreat in Gora, Nasarawa State, from June 3 to June 5, 2025. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations at the Commission says the retreat aims to reassess the performance of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise and strategize for the 2025 Main Pilgrimage exercise. According to the statement, the theme of this year's retreat is "Entrenching Service and […]

June 4, 2025 7

National Assembly

Reps Sound Alarm Over ₦250 Billion Missing Public Funds

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives' Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the disappearance of over ₦250 billion in public funds, as uncovered in recent audit reports from the Auditor-General of the Federation. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Bamidele Salam, made the disclosure during a press briefing at the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Rep. Salam, audit findings indicate that the enormous sum remains unaccounted for across multiple government agencies. He decried […]

June 3, 2025 17

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Economy

Nigeria Targets $2.5bn Global Beef Market Through Strategic FDI

By Oluwakemi Kindness In a strategic move to position Nigeria as a major supplier of quality beef to both domestic and international markets, the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has launched a Feedlot Management Training Programme. The programme, which held its inaugural session in Abuja, is designed to equip livestock value chain stakeholders with the technical skills needed to meet the rising demand for premium feedstock, […]

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News

Prof Sulaiman Hails DG MINILS Re-Appointment for Second Term

By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Director General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Comrade Issa Aremu, on his well-deserved re-appointment for a second term. In a statement issued by the Media Adviser to the Director General, NILDS Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman commends Comrade Aremu’s exceptional leadership and achievements, which have significantly elevated MINILS […]

June 2, 2025 11

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Employees’ Compensation Scheme: NSITF Joins Head of Service On Sensitization Drive

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) is commencing a service-wide sensitization of civil servants in furtherance of the implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in the Federal civil service. Managing Director of NSITF, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye stated this on Thursday May 29, when he led his team to the office of the Federal Head of Service, to kickstart the sensitization campaign. The Head of the Federal Civil Service Mrs. Esther Walson-Jack, pledged her unflinching support […]

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