August 26, 2025

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NEMA Launches 2025 Disaster Preparedness Campaign in Ebonyi State

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has officially flagged off its 2025 Disaster Preparedness Campaign in Ebonyi State, aimed at strengthening grassroots response capacity and minimizing the impact of natural and human-induced disasters. The campaign, which was launched in Abakaliki, the state capital, brought together stakeholders from local government authorities, traditional institutions, community-based organisations, and

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EU Pledges Increased Investment in Kano’s Key Sectors, Hails State’s Economic and Human Capital Potential

KANO — The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening investment and development cooperation with Kano State, highlighting the state’s vast potential in agriculture, renewable energy, innovation, digitalisation, health, and education. During an official visit to the state, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, noted that Kano has historically been

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EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede Honoured with Integrity Award by Anti-Corruption Youth Group

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has been conferred with the prestigious Award for Integrity by the Nigeria Patriotic Youth Against Corruption and Transparency Initiative (NPYACTI). The award also comes with his designation as an Ambassador of the organisation. The honour was presented in recognition of Olukoyede’s

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President Tinubu Set to Recommission International Conference Centre Today at 2PM

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to recommission the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja today, Tuesday, at exactly 2:00 p.m., marking a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to revitalizing national infrastructure. The iconic facility, which has hosted some of the country’s most historic events since its original commissioning in the early

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President Tinubu Approves Nationwide Paramilitary Recruitment Drive

Abuja, Nigeria – June 9, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the commencement of a new round of recruitment into Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies, as part of efforts to strengthen national security, create job opportunities, and address the growing need for improved service delivery across various federal institutions. The approval, confirmed by senior government

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Coordinator of Office of the First Lady Praises GSTC Girls’ Award-Winning Waste Management Innovation

Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, has commended the Girls’ Innovative Waste Management Project, which recently received recognition at the Global Sustainable Technology Challenge (GSTC). Speaking at an event to celebrate the achievement, Mrs. Anani highlighted the significance of empowering young girls to lead in sustainable solutions for environmental

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Nationwide Protests Loom as June 12 Approaches, Take It Back Movement Lists Convergence Points

As Nigeria prepares to mark Democracy Day on June 12, the Take It Back Movement has announced its intention to mobilise nationwide protests in response to the country’s deepening economic crisis, escalating insecurity, and growing concerns over the suppression of civic freedoms under the current administration. Speaking on Monday, the National Coordinator of the group,

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General Health

Genotype Fraud on the Rise: Fake Test Results Fueling Sickle Cell Crisis and Marital Breakdowns

Despite growing awareness and existing laws mandating genotype screening before marriage, the rising trend of falsified genotype test results is threatening public health and tearing families apart across Nigeria. An in-depth investigation, has uncovered disturbing patterns of forgery, medical negligence, and desperation among couples seeking to bypass genetic incompatibility, often at the cost of their

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Lagos Reaffirms Coastal Protection Plans, Unveils Bold Climate Adaptation Strategies at UN Ocean Conference

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding its coastline and developing climate-resilient infrastructure to address the growing threats posed by climate change. This renewed assurance was given during the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference taking place in Nice, France, where Lagos made a case for urgent global and local climate action.

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President Tinubu Mourns Veteran Administrator Fidelis Kaigama

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Fidelis Kaigama, a distinguished public servant and former Federal Permanent Secretary, who died on June 6, 2025, at the age of 84. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the late Kaigama as

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