August 28, 2025

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EID-EL-KABIR: A Season of Sacrifice, A Duty of Compassion — Gagdi Disburses Over ₦80 Million to Support Constituents

Pankshin, Plateau State – June 6, 2025 As Muslims across Nigeria and the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, a season symbolizing sacrifice, compassion, and community solidarity, the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, has demonstrated a practical expression of the season’s spirit by disbursing over ₦80 million to support his constituents. The financial support, which

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CGC Tasks New Squad on Integrity, Vigilance in Assigned Duties

Abuja, Nigeria – June 6, 2025 The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has charged newly deployed personnel to uphold the highest standards of integrity and vigilance as they take on their assigned responsibilities across the country. Speaking during a formal briefing and induction ceremony at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja,

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NOA Felicitates Nigerians on Eid-al-Adha, Calls for Unity and Spiritual Renewal

Abuja, Nigeria – June 6, 2025 The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has extended warm Eid-al-Adha greetings to all Nigerians, urging citizens to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, peace, and national unity during the holy celebration. In a goodwill message issued on Thursday, the Agency commended the Muslim faithful for their devotion and commitment to the

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General Immigration

Nigeria Immigration Service Bags Security Partnership Recognition Award at 2025 Nigeria Police Awards

ABUJA — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has been honoured with the prestigious Security Partnership Recognition Award at the 2025 Nigeria Police Award and Commendation Ceremony held in Abuja. The event, which brought together top security stakeholders from across the country, celebrated exceptional contributions to national security and inter-agency cooperation. The award presented to the

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General Transportation

Lagos Adds New Train Sets to Blue Line Rail, Eyes 2026 Expansion

LAGOS, June 5 — Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos has received three new train sets, totaling 12 coaches, to boost capacity and improve commuter experience on its flagship Blue Line Rail, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Wednesday. The delivery marks a key step in the state’s ongoing efforts to modernize its urban transit system and ease

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Truck Drivers Block Lokoja-Ajaokuta Highway in Protest Over Colleagues’ Shooting

Traffic came to a standstill on the Lokoja-Ajaokuta highway as truck drivers staged a protest, blocking the busy route in response to the recent shooting of some of their colleagues. The drivers, who converged in large numbers, demanded urgent action and justice, expressing anger and frustration over what they described as increasing insecurity and attacks

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Education General

Experts, Minister Advocate Overhaul of Nigeria’s University System to Foster Entrepreneurship

Calls are intensifying from education experts, government officials, and industry stakeholders for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s university system to better equip graduates with entrepreneurial skills critical for national development and job creation. Speaking at a recent education summit in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Patricia Okeke, stressed the urgent need to align university

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General Health

Gates Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Inadequate Health Budget, Warns of Dire Consequences Without Increased Investment

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s low health budget, warning that the country’s current public health spending falls significantly short of what is needed to tackle its mounting healthcare crises. Gates, who is currently visiting Africa, made the remarks during a roundtable interaction with a select group of

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NCC Initiates Comprehensive Cybersecurity Framework to Protect Nigeria’s Communications Sector

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced efforts to establish a robust and comprehensive cybersecurity framework aimed at safeguarding the nation’s communications sector, a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economic infrastructure. In a statement released yesterday, the NCC highlighted the increasing need to fortify the telecommunications ecosystem against rising cyber threats that could disrupt services, compromise

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DSS, Military Neutralize 45 Bandits in Deadly Niger Ambush

In a significant counter-insurgency operation, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with the Nigerian military have successfully neutralized 45 armed bandits during a coordinated ambush in Niger State. The joint operation, which took place in a forested area between Mashegu and Kontagora local government areas, followed days of intelligence gathering by

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