August 24, 2025

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APC Chieftain Calls for Overhaul of NCAA Over Persistent Flight Disruptions

Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), citing the agency’s alleged failure to effectively address the recurring cases of flight disruptions across the country. Eze, a prominent voice within the party,

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President Tinubu Meets Northern Senators at Presidential Villa

Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday hosted a closed-door meeting with Senators from the Northern region at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The high-level meeting, held behind closed doors, is believed to have focused on key national issues, including security, economic development, and regional integration efforts. Although details of

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Kwara Pilgrims Board Officials Accused of Defrauding Hajj Pilgrims of BTA

Ilorin, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 Some officials of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board have come under fire following allegations of defrauding intending pilgrims by disbursing only $5 each as Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), instead of the federally approved $500. The incident has sparked outrage among affected pilgrims and their families, who have

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Wike, Fayose, Ortom, Ikpeazu Meet Tinubu at Presidential Villa

Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday led a delegation of his close political allies to a high-level meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation comprised former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former Governor of Benue State, Samuel

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Lagos Celebrates World Blood Donor Day 2025 with Rain-Defying Awareness Walk, Youth Extravaganza, Donation Drive

Lagos, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 Despite heavy rainfall, Lagos State on Friday joined the global community to commemorate World Blood Donor Day 2025 with a vibrant awareness walk, youth-focused activities, and a voluntary blood donation drive, all aimed at promoting safe blood supply and encouraging regular donations. The event, themed “20 Years of Celebrating

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Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Rabiu Olowo at 40

Lagos, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the former Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, on the occasion of his 40th birthday. In a goodwill message released on Friday, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Olowo’s contributions to Lagos State’s financial reforms, describing him as “a young

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LASG Alerts Residents on Flash Floods Caused by Heavy Rainfall

Lagos, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Lagos State Government has issued an alert to residents over the likelihood of flash floods across various parts of the state following heavy rainfall in recent days. In a statement released by the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, residents were urged to remain vigilant

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Lagos OTCI Integrates MACSI into Workforce Planning, Recruitment Units of 18 Parastatals

Lagos, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation (OTCI), Lagos State, has commenced the integration of the Multi-Agency Central Staff Inventory (MACSI) into the workforce planning and recruitment processes of 18 state parastatals. According to the Permanent Secretary of OTCI, Mrs. Toyin Awoseyi, the move is part of a broader

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NBSC Raises Alarm Over Blood Shortage Crisis, Says Chronic Disease Management at Risk

June 14, 2025 The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has warned of a growing blood supply crisis in Nigeria, stating that the shortfall is severely undermining the management of emergency cases, maternal health, and chronic illnesses nationwide. Speaking as Nigeria joined the global community to mark World Blood Donor Day 2025, the Director-General of NBSC,

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NiMet Predicts Three-Day Thunderstorms, Rainfall Across Nigeria from Saturday

Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a three-day spell of thunderstorms and rainfall across several states in Nigeria, beginning Saturday, June 14, through Monday, June 16, 2025. The weather outlook, released by the agency on Friday in Abuja, warns of intense weather activity in northern, central, and southern

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