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President Bola Tinubu has approved Dr. Saviour Enyiekere's appointment as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term. Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, previously served as the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President. Enyiekere's appointment was announced on Thursday by the State House, through the President's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.…
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Bauchi State is said to be having the highest rate of children that are suffering from malnutrition with about 54,000 cases, according to the Chief of Field Office, Bauchi United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Nuzhat Rafique. Speaking on Thursday in Jos, Plateau State, during an advocacy meeting organised for Bauchi State local government chairmen…
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The Northern Concerned Citizens (NCC), on Thursday, dismissed Babachir Lawal's criticism and praised Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, for his contributions to improving security in the North. The group stated that under President Bola Tinubu, the North has experienced greater stability, contrasting with the insecurity prevalent during the previous administration. In a…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Ibadan Zonal Directorate has secured the conviction and sentence of 30 Internet fraudsters before Justices Ladiran Akintola, Adebisi Adetujoye and K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan. The convicts are Gbadega Ayomide, Ojo Oluwapelumi Oluwatomiwa, John Odey Ade, Ezekiel Oluwatobi Damilare, Usman Olamilekan…
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Kano State Government and the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria have agreed to enhance their comparative advantage in trade, investment and cultural exchange. The two entities reached a bilateral decision after engagements between the Kano State Ministry for Commerce, Trade and Industry and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Abuja. The discussions centred…
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The British Deputy High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr Jonny Baxter, has expressed concern over insecurity in Osun occasioned by the battle for the control of local government secretariats between members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). He decried the killings and wanton destruction of property caused by the hostilities…
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The Ekiti State Government has approved the sum of N2,468,776,500.00 for water treatment chemicals and other reagents, clearing of 1,300 hectares of land in continuation of Land-clearing exercise for mechanized farming and procurement of Japan customized working tools for the youths in agriculture. The approvals were contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information…
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The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has refuted recent online reports alleging financial infractions within the organisation. The organisation described the claims as entirely false, malicious, and misleading, stating that they are part of a deliberate attempt to smear its reputation and distract the Board from its mandate. In a statement on Tuesday,…
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, unveiled National Green House Gases Emission Monitoring Programme, NGHGEMP, agenda with Netzence, towards a healthier and sustainable ecosystem for Nigerians. Speaking at the 2025 Environmental Health Excellency Awards Ceremony at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja organized by the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria, EHCON, President Tinubu said…
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South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday became the country's first sitting head of state on trial on criminal charges. He is also concurrently attending hearings at the country's Constitutional Court, whose judges are to decide in the coming weeks whether to uphold his December impeachment by parliament. AFP takes a look at…