Traditional rulers vital to Nigeria’s democracy, says INEC

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described traditional rulers as “indispensable allies” in sustaining Nigeria’s democracy, citing their influence in mobilising citizens to register and vote. Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, Yobe Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), made the remark on Wednesday during an advocacy visit to the Emir of Fika and …

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Tinubu renews Yelwa’s appointment as N-HYPPADEC MD

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Yelwa as Managing Director of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). This is contained in statement by Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information and Public Relations, office of the Secretary to the Government of the …

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Reps begin probe of N1.06bn Social Intervention Programme

THE House of Representatives has commenced investigation into the N1.06 trillion Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) social intervention programme of the Federal Government. The Chairman, House Committee on NG-CARES, Rep. Abubakar Kusada (APC-Katsina), made this known while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that …

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FG to revoke 1000 mining licences – Alake

THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has announced plans to revoke 1,000 dormant mining licences in addition to the 900 it revoked in 2024. Alake disclosed this at the opening of the maiden edition of the National Steel Summit on Wednesday in Abuja. “To clean up our …

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Tinubu bans establishment federal tertiary institutions for 7-years

THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions. ‎Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education  announced the approval, after Wednesday’s FEC meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ‎He explained the ban applies to all federal …

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Oyo by-election: Police Impose restriction of movement

THE Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Femi Haruna, has imposed restriction of movement in Ibadan North, Ibadan North East, and Ibadan South-West during the Aug. 16 Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. Haruna stated this at a media briefing organised by the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) …

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