Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says the civil service must be empowered to drive development, promote innovation, and embrace technology for improved service delivery. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the opening of the 2025 Strategic Meeting of Heads of Service from the six Southwest States, held on Tuesday in Ikeja. The …
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Mr Daniel Listick (LP, Langtang North Central) has submitted a bill at the Plateau State House proposing the establishment of a College of Nursing in Langtang. Listick, on Tuesday during plenary, said the bill sought to provide a conducive environment for scientific research and publication of findings in health and …
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WERDER Bremen of Germany full back, Felix Agu has revealed that he switched nationality to connect with his Nigerian roots. Agu who is part of the Super Eagles players called up for the Unity Cup told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in London that he is delighted …
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THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and cloudiness across the country from Wednesday to Friday. In its weather outlook released Tuesday in Abuja, NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. “Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected over Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, …
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TROOPS of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralised three suspected bandits in Teng and Kayarda communities of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of the operation, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos. Zhakom said that the troops ambushed the …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, on his 60th birthday on May 27. The President highlighted Amaechi’s invaluable contributions to Rivers as a former speaker and two-term governor, saying he dedicatedly served the state, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. …
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THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered and dismantled 460 illegal mining sites and arrested 387 suspects in 14 months. The NSCDC Mining Marshals, Commander, Attah Onoja, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. Onoja said that from …
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THE Joint Investigation Centre (JIC), North East Operation Hadin Kai, says it has completed investigation of 1,450 terrorists who are awaiting trial. The Acting Commander of JIC, Col. AU Ahmed, represented by Captain Olugbenga Adeniyi stated this while briefing journalists on the activities of the Centre in Maiduguri. Ahmed said …
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VICE-President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the urgent need for institutional reforms as the key to solving most of Nigeria’s public policy challenges. Speaking on Monday at the presentation of the draft National Public Policy Development and Management Framework at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima said strengthening institutional frameworks could …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is seeking approval of the National Assembly to embark on a new external borrowing plan to the tune of over $21.5 billion. The president is also seeking the approval of a domestic bond issuance of ₦757.9 billion to settle outstanding pension liabilities. In a letter to the …
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