August 16, 2025

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Education General

Registration Opens for Technical Teachers’ Training Programme

July 7, 2025 Educators seeking to enhance their skills in technical and vocational instruction can now register for the upcoming Technical Teachers’ Training Programme, aimed at equipping teachers with modern tools, techniques, and industry-relevant knowledge. The initiative targets instructors across various technical disciplines, including engineering, ICT, applied sciences, and vocational education. The training is designed

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General Military

NADCEL 2025 Grand Finale Celebrated with Pomp in Kaduna

July, 2025 | Kaduna, Nigeria The grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025 was held in Kaduna on Saturday, drawing dignitaries, military top brass, and enthusiastic citizens to mark the Army’s longstanding service to the nation. The ceremony, which capped off a week-long series of events honouring the Nigerian Army’s history, sacrifice,

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Peter Obi Declares Four Years Enough to Deliver Effective Governance for Nigeria

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has confidently stated that he does not require more than four years to deliver good governance and meaningful change to Nigeria. In a recent interview, Obi emphasized that with clear vision, focused policies, and decisive leadership, a single presidential term is sufficient to set the country on a sustainable path

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Peter Obi Pledges Inclusive Collaboration, Stresses Importance of Leadership Experience for Nigeria’s Progress

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has assured Nigerians of his willingness to work with all stakeholders within the coalition, emphasizing that unity and collective effort are essential for national development. In a recent statement, Obi highlighted that successful governance depends not only on cooperation but also on learning from the experiences of past leaders to

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Peter Obi Outlines Strategic Plan to Address Nigeria’s Power Supply Challenges

Former presidential candidate and respected political figure, Peter Obi, has revealed his comprehensive approach to resolving Nigeria’s longstanding power supply issues. Speaking during a recent interview, Obi emphasized that tackling the country’s electricity problems requires a multi-faceted strategy focusing on infrastructure rehabilitation, regulatory reforms, and investment in renewable energy sources. Obi highlighted that persistent power

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Diplomatic Relations General

NIS Grants Amnesty to Foreign Nationals with Expired Visas, Waives Penalties for Regularisation

July, 2025 | Abuja The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a nationwide amnesty program for foreign nationals residing in the country with expired visas, allowing them to regularise their stay without facing penalties. The service made the announcement on Saturday, July 6, 2025, stating that the initiative is aimed at promoting compliance with immigration

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FG Confirms Third Mainland Bridge CCTV System Fully Operational to Boost Security and Traffic Management

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has confirmed that the newly installed CCTV surveillance system on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is now fully operational. This marks a significant step in the government’s broader strategy to secure and maintain key public infrastructure, especially critical transport routes in Nigeria’s commercial capital.

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FG Offloads Presidential Boeing 737 Business Jet After Nearly 20 Years, Puts It Up for Sale Through Swiss Firm

The Federal Government has put up for sale its presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet (BBJ), which has served the nation for nearly two decades. The aircraft, acquired in 2005 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo for $43 million, is now listed for sale through AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. This move comes as

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FRSC General

FRSC Confirms 21 Dead in Fatal Head-On Collision on Zaria-Kano Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 21 people lost their lives in a devastating road accident on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Kasuwar Dogo Dakatsale, along the busy Zaria-Kano expressway. The tragedy involved a heavy-duty DAF truck and a commercial Toyota Hiace passenger bus, which collided head-on under circumstances linked to a

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sets to Resume Senate Duties Following Court’s Reinstatement Order

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative of Kogi Central, has announced plans to return to her legislative responsibilities on Tuesday after a Federal High Court nullified her six-month suspension from the Senate. The court ruling, which came after months of legal challenge, restores her position as a serving lawmaker. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who also serves as the Chairperson

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