The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20 for the conduct of by-elections in six states of the Federation. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this at the swearing-in of a new National Commissioner, retired Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa, in Abuja on Thursday. Amupitan said that the by-elections …
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President Bola Tinubu has been named Chief Host of the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, holding Nov. 15 to Nov. 21 in Abuja. Prof Justin Green, the President Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management announced this in a statement by NIPR Director of Public Relations, Stanley Ogadigo. According …
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The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it recorded over 1,500 cyber attack attempts within a short period. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a data protection training programme in Lagos. Olatunji …
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Prince Laja Adeoye, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship hopeful in Lagos State, has called for calm and unity among party members following the recent Supreme Court judgment on the party’s leadership crisis. Adeoye made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, urging members to rally behind …
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President Bola Tinubu has approved disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) to strengthen indigenous participation in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The fund, managed by NIMASA, ends years of delay in implementing the revolving scheme established under the Cabotage Act. Newsextra24 reports the CVFF supports vessel acquisition by Nigerian shipowners …
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The Federal Government has approved the demolition and reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos at a cost of N548.98 billion, following technical assessments that found the structure no longer salvageable. Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by …
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The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, has announced that it has taken over the national leadership of the party. Newsextra24 reports that the PDP BoT, in a statement on Thursday, signed by Wabara, said the step was taken based on the …
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Celebrity businessman, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, better known as Chief Priest, has declared interest in contesting the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State in the 2027 elections. Newsextra24 reports that the businessman is set to contest on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He has already purchased the APC …
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The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) are to begin an indefinite strike on Friday due to unresolved demands. This is contained in a circular addressed to all branch Chairmen and jointly signed by Mr Peters Adeyemi, NASU …
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The Joint Senate Committee on Finance and Establishment on Wednesday held a public hearing on the Chartered Institute of Revenue and Fiscal Management of Nigeria Establishment Bill, 2026. According to the joint committee, the proposed institute will set professional standards and drive reforms for improved public finance management. Declaring the …
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