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Papal Inauguration: President Tinubu Proves He Is Not A Religious Bigot – Bishop Adegbite

By Chinedu Echianu Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his physical presence at the formal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Catholic Pontiff in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. In a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Adegbite said, "I am pleased that our dear President Bola Tinubu joined other world leaders at […]

May 18, 2025

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APC Set to Welcome More high-profile defections – Speaker Abbas

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is expecting more high-profile defections in the coming months, signalling the growing confidence of Nigerians in the ruling party. This is just as the Speaker said the ruling APC has strengthened democracy within its fold. Speaker Abbas made this known in Kaduna on Saturday, at the North-West Zonal Stakeholders Meeting of the APC. While describing it as a crucial gathering of the […]

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Economy

Federal, States, LGCs Share N1.681 Trillion in April Revenue

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N1.681 trillion, being April 2025 Federation Account Revenue. The revenue shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils took place at the May 2025 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The N1.681 trillin revenue comprised statutory revenue of N962.882 billion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N598.077 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N38.862 billion and Exchange Difference N81.407 billion. A […]

May 17, 2025 2

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Bwari, Gwagwalada Councils to Get New Bus Terminal – FCT Minister

By Sofia Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled plans to construct new bus terminals in Bwari and Gwagwalada Area Councils. This is part of it efforts to improve public transportation and enhance commuter safety within the Federal Capital Territorym (FCT). The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, announced the development on Saturday during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructural projects in the Bwari Area Council. These include the comprehensive renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC), as […]

May 17, 2025

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President Tinubu Appoints Holloway to Lead National Theatre Rebirth

By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has appointed Disun Holloway as Chairman of Theatre Partners, the body tasked with running and reviving the iconic National Theatre, Lagos. Holloway is a seasoned cultural advocate and former Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism and Intergovernmental Affairs, who brings decades of leadership in governance, arts, and the creative economy to the role. He is known for championing initiatives that fuse cultural preservation with economic opportunity. His appointment comes on the heels of a six-year, […]

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FEMD Intensifies Search For Drowned 13 Year Old Boy

By Chinedu Echianu The search for 13 year old Great Duru who fell into Apa River at Urumi village after Idu Railway junction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has intensified. The unfortunate incident occurred when Great Duru attempted to rescue his sibling who had fallen into the river. A statement signed by Nkechi Isa, Head Public Affairs at the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) said the Search and Rescue Team of FEMD mobilized to the Apa River following a […]

May 17, 2025

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Fast-track Passage of Labour Laws, Minister Urges House of Reps

By Chinedu Echianu Ahead of the transmission of some key national labour bills to the National Assembly, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has appealed to the House of Representatives to facilitate a speedy passage of the bills. The bills are the Labour Standards Bill, Collective Labour Relations Bill, Occupational Safety and Health Bill, Labour Institutions Bill and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Act, 2010 (to align with the Employees' Compensation Act). Others are the National Directorate […]

May 16, 2025

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Why NPC Staff Should Be Enrolled on Employees’ Compensation Scheme of NSITF – Faleye

By Chinedu Echianu As part of its ongoing sensitization and advocacy program to enlighten employers both in the public and private sector on the need to enroll their workers on the Employees' Compensation Scheme of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Managing Director of the Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed the need for partnership between the NSITF and the National Population Commission, (NPC) for mutually enhanced, and more effective service delivery. A statement signed by Alexandra Mede, Deputy […]

May 16, 2025

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Constitution Review: Kalu Seeks Global Partnerships to Boost Mining, Gender Equity, and Security Reforms

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called for partnership with the Australian and Rwandan government to support Nigeria's efforts in promoting women's representation in governance, improved security, building resilient mining sector amongst others. Kalu who doubles as the Chairman House Committee on Constitution Review, made the call during separate meetings with the delegations from the Australian and Rwandan Embassies in Nigeria led by Leilani Bin-Juda and Christopher Bazivamo respectively at the National […]

May 15, 2025