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NILDS DG Urges Muslims to Uphold Ramadan’s Spiritual Gains Beyond Fasting

By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has emphasized the importance of sustaining the spiritual benefits of Ramadan beyond the fasting period. He underscored that the conclusion of Ramadan should not mark the end of acts of worship (Ibadah). In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr, Professor Sulaiman urged Muslims worldwide to remain steadfast in their […]

March 30, 2025

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You Are A man of Service – Governor Mbah Salutes Tinubu at 73

By Chinedu Echianu Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday. Mbah saluted the president's devotion to service and building brotherly understanding among the various sections of the nation. In a birthday message to President Tinubu on Saturday, the governor said, "On behalf of the Government and the good people of Enugu State, this is wishing you a happy 73rd birthday. "Yours has been a life devoted to service and nurturing a […]

March 29, 2025

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NCPC Boss Congratulates President Tinubu on 73rd Birthday, Describes Him As An Exceptional Statesman

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Chairman of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rt. Rev. Prof. Cletus Gotan, and the entire Board of the Commission, have congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday anniversary. This is contained in a congratulatory message signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission. According to the message, Bishop Stephen Adegbite praised President Tinubu's exceptional statesmanship, doggedness, […]

March 29, 2025

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IWD; CBN Governor Champions Gender Equity, Records Senior Female Appointments

Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says women now constitute 35% of its directors and half of its Non-Executive Board, underscoring the institution’s deepened commitment to inclusive and representative leadership. This is according to the Governor of the CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, who reaffirmed the Bank’s mission to achieve gender-balanced leadership while speaking at the grand finale of the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations at the CBN Head Office in Abuja. "Increasing women’s representation in leadership is not just […]

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Deputy Speaker Hails President Tinubu’s Bold Economic Reforms on 73rd Birthday

Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, praising his courageous decisions that have saved Nigeria from economic collapse. Kalu specifically highlighted President Tinubu's removal of the fuel subsidy, which he described as a "whited sepulcher" that has deceptively appeared economical on the surface but was, in reality, draining the country's resources. He emphasized that this bold move served as the crucial catalyst that jump-started Nigeria's economy. […]

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House Inaugurates Panel To Probe 5% User Charge On Petrol

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the remittance, utilization, and accountability of the five percent user charge on petrol, which is meant for road maintenance across Nigeria. Speaking at the committee's inauguration at the National Assembly on Wednesday, the chairman, Waive Ejiroghene Francis, emphasized the urgency and necessity of the probe, citing years of non-compliance, lack of transparency, and allegations of fund mismanagement. “The establishment of this Committee is not only timely but […]

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House Seeks Partnership To Improve Specialized Healthcare Delivery

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for partnerships on the implementation of Legislative Activity Implementation Framework on specialized healthcare delivery in the country. This is according to Chairman Committee on Specialty Healthcare, Representative Alex Egbona, who said the thematic areas of partnership include Mental/Brain Health, Trauma and Obstetrics Fistula He made the call in Abuja on Wednesday at a stakeholder’s roundtable where he said Oral Health, Ear and Eye Healthcare, Blood Transfusion, Blood Management and Anemia. Egbona, said […]

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PenCom Unveils New System To End Cases Of Uncredited Pension Contributions

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has officially launched its new Pension Contribution Remittance System, a platform designed to optimize the process of remitting pension contributions into employees' Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs). This system, developed in collaboration with the Pension Operators’ Association of Nigeria (PenOp), has deployed approved Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs) to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in pension contributions. The introduction of the Pension Contribution Remittance System according to PenCom management is a response to […]

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PenCom Tasks States On Implementation of CPS

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has called on all states and local governments to implement the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for a pension-secure Nigeria. This is as the Commission urges Akwa Ibom, Borno, Kwara, Plateau, Cross River, and Yobe States to commence implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme CPS in their states. PenCom also urges Abia, Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, and Zamfara to […]

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