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Imo Government Bans Nursery, JSS3 Graduations,Issues New Guidelines

By Chinedu Echianu The Imo State Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has rolled out a new policy abolishing graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School (JSS3) across public and private schools in the state. The directive, contained in a circular with reference number MOEPS/COMMR/2025/VOL.1/155 dated August 8, 2025, was addressed to parents, guardians, school proprietors, and other stakeholders in the state’s education system. According to the Ministry, graduation ceremonies will now be limited strictly to […]

August 18, 2025

Economy

PenCom Will Strengthen State Partnerships to Protect Retirees – DG

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has reaffirm the Commission’s readiness to strengthen partnerships with state governments in order to safeguard the welfare of pensioners across Nigeria. She made this known while receiving the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman-Ododo, who paid her a courtesy visit at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement on Monday by the Commission, the PenCom DG commends Governor Ododo for his dedication to […]

August 18, 2025

Politics

Speaker Abbas Hails APC Victory in Kaduna State By-Elections

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) on its victory at the by-elections held on Saturday in Zaria Kewaye State Constituency, Basawa State Constituency, and Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, on Sunday, the Speaker describes the APC’s performance as a reaffirmation of the party’s popularity and acceptance across the country. Speaker Abbas specifically congratulate the […]

August 17, 2025

Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, ICRC Director-General, speaks at the unveiling of new PPP guidelines in Abuja to decentralise project approvals.

Economy

ICRC Unveils New PPP Rules to Decentralise Project Approvals

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has issued fresh guidelines that decentralise project approvals to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) while tightening regulatory oversight. The new framework, unveiled at a high-level stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, empowers ministries to approve projects under ₦20 billion and agencies or parastatals up to ₦10 billion, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the ICRC, the guidelines detail procedures for preparing Outline Business Cases […]

August 17, 2025

Politics

Labour Party Faults Media Reports on Court Ruling, Says Obi, Otti Are “Greatest Losers”

By Chinedu Echianu The Labour Party has dismissed media reports suggesting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn recognition from its National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, describing such claims as misleading and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 16, 2025, by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party said recent judgments by the Federal High Court had been wrongly interpreted and exploited by what it called “renegade elements” led by Senator Nenadi Usman. According […]

August 16, 2025

Health

Kano Commissions 28 Solar-Powered Health Centres to Boost Maternal Care

By: Julian Osamoto Healthcare delivery in Kano State has taken a major step forward following the handover of 28 fully solar-powered primary healthcare centres (PHCs) by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and implementation by eHealth Africa. The facilities, officially transferred to the state government on August 11, are part of a wider initiative to solarize 238 PHCs across 12 Nigerian states, targeting communities with high numbers of “zero-dose” especially children who have […]

August 16, 2025

Security

IGP Orders Review of Amnesty Report on Police Abuse

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has order a comprehensive institutional review of Amnesty International’s latest report, which accuses the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies of extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in the South-East. The 128-page document, titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria,” alleges systemic rights abuses by security operatives in the region. Responding in a statement on Friday by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP directs […]

August 16, 2025

General

Nigeria, Philippines Move to Strengthen Labour Cooperation

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to deepen labour cooperation with the Republic of the Philippines in a bid to protect workers’ welfare and strengthen bilateral relations. A statement signed by the Head, Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Patience Onuobia said the Minister, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, made this known when he received the Secretary of Migrant Workers, Republic of the Philippines, Hon. Hans Leo J. Cacdac, and his delegation during […]

August 16, 2025

General

Reps Demand Evidence as Lawmaker Alleges Bribes for Bills, Motions

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives says it will summon Rep. Ibrahim Usman Auyo (APC, Jigawa) to defend his viral claim that lawmakers receive payments to sponsor motions, bills, and petitions or face possible disciplinary action. House spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., satated this in a statement on Friday following remarks, made in a video circulating on social media, saying they are “unsubstantiated” and, if left unclarified, “risk undermining public confidence in the National Assembly.” “Statements of this nature […]

August 16, 2025