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Credit: @officialnyscng via X Continue reading →: NYSC Announces Mobilisation for 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation CourseThe National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially announced the mobilisation schedule for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course. In a statement released via its official X handle on September 18, 2025, the NYSC management informed Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) and the general public that the orientation exercise…
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Credit: @aonanuga1956 via X Continue reading →: FAAC Disburses Record-breaking ₦2.225 Trillion Federation Revenue in August 2025The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has achieved the disbursement of ₦2.225 trillion as federation revenue for August 2025, marking the highest allocation in history under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The disclosure was made on X in a statement posted on September 18, 2025, by the Special…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: NAF, Pakistan Air Force Deepen Strategic Defence PartnershipThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have strengthened their long-standing defence partnership with a renewed focus on operational readiness, cost efficiency, and indigenous capacity development. In a statement posted on its official X handle, NAF confirmed the development followed the visit of the Director General,…
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Credit: @alexottiofr via X Continue reading →: South-East Governor Grants Automatic Civil Service Employment to Nine Outstanding IndigenesGovernor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has honoured nine indigenes of the state who distinguished themselves through exceptional service across Nigeria, announcing their automatic employment into the Abia State Civil Service. In a statement shared on his verified X handle on September 17, 2025, Governor Otti said the recognition…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Meets Afenifere Leadership, Calls for Unity and Inclusive DevelopmentFormer Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has met with the leadership of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, under the chairmanship of Oba Oladipo Olaitan. The meeting, which took place on September 16, 2025, also involved discussions with representatives of PANDEF and the…
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Rotary Club Continue reading →: Rotary Club of Ikeja GRA Installs Abigail Akano as 14th PresidentThe Rotary Club of Ikeja, Government Reserved Area (GRA), has inaugurated Abigail Akano as its 14th President, marking a new phase of leadership for the club. The official investiture ceremony was held on September 14, 2025, at the Suru Express Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The event brought together prominent personalities,…
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Credit: @aonanuga1956 via X Continue reading →: Nigeria Records ₦38.04 Trillion in Total Trade for Q2 2025, Exports Lead GrowthNigeria’s total merchandise trade stood at ₦38,037.52 trillion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, reflecting a 20.05% increase compared to the ₦31,683.75 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024 and a 5.59% rise from the ₦36,024.66 trillion posted in the previous quarter. The update was confirmed by the…
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Credit: @Brightgoldenboy via X Continue reading →: Delta Police PRO Condemns Mockery of Hilda Baci’s World Record AttemptThe Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, has criticized Nigerians who mocked celebrity chef Hilda Baci over her recent attempt to break the Guinness World Record for cooking the largest pot of rice. In a statement posted on his verified X handle, Edafe expressed…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: Nigerian Air Force Launches International Helicopter Flying School in EnuguThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially announced the establishment of the International Helicopter Flying School (IHFS), a groundbreaking institution dedicated to training world-class helicopter pilots. In a statement posted on its official X handle, NAF confirmed the school is located in Enugu. The IHFS is designed to provide comprehensive…
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Credit: @Fedfireng via X Continue reading →: Federal Fire Service Dispels Misconceptions on Fire Trucks, Reaffirms Commitment to Public SafetyThe Federal Fire Service (FFS) has clarified widespread misconceptions that its fire trucks often arrive at fire scenes empty. In an official statement on its official X handle on September 9, 2025, conveyed by the National Public Relations Officer, DCF P.O. Abraham, the Service explained that its trucks typically carry…
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@jidesanwoolu via X Continue reading →: Sanwo-Olu Meets NIMC Officials to Address ID Access Challenges in LagosGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has held a meeting with the management of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to tackle difficulties residents face in obtaining their national identification. The meeting took place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Lagos House, Marina, according to a statement shared by…
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Credit: mirror.co.uk Continue reading →: Husband of Woman in Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Clarifies Divorce TimelineThe husband of a woman filmed on Coldplay’s kiss cam getting close to her boss has clarified that he and his wife were already separated before the viral incident. The Mirror reports that Andrew Cabot, 61, an entrepreneur from Massachusetts, confirmed that he and his wife Kristin had privately and…
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Credit: @SERAPNigeria via X Continue reading →: SERAP Demands Senate Reinstate Senator Natasha ImmediatelyThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian Senate to immediately allow Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her legislative duties, insisting that her continued suspension undermines the rule of law. In a statement issued on September 9, 2025, on its official…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: Air Chief Urges Stronger Security Synergy, Unveils New Forensic Lab and Training InitiativesThe Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has emphasized the need for continuous collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies, describing national security as a shared duty that requires unity of effort. In a statement posted on the Nigerian Air Force’s official X handle after the 2025…
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Credit: @KevinblakC via X Continue reading →: Comedian Kevinblak’s Satirical Skit on Corruption Goes Viral Amid Political TensionsNigerian comedian Kevin Chinedu Arua, popularly known as Kevinblak, on September 8, 2025, released a satirical skit that has since gone viral, sparking nationwide debate on corruption and accountability. In the video, Kevinblak plays his recurring character, Governor Anuneke, who awards a fictitious ₦1 billion contract to Engineer Sabinus for…
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Credit: @InibeheEffiong via X Continue reading →: Rita Uguamaye: Appeal to Presidency Over NYSC Extension Done – LawyerPublic interest and human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has announced that his law office has formally appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) decision to extend the service year of Ms Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye. In a statement issued on Thursday on…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X . Continue reading →: CSP Benjamin Hundeyin Named New Force Public Relations OfficerInspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), following the exit of DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Adejobi announced the appointment in a press release shared via the Nigeria Police Force’s official X handle on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Hundeyin,…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Nigeria Customs Service Launches Automated Excise Register System After Successful Pilot PhaseThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the successful conclusion of the pilot phase of its Automated Excise Register System (ERS), a key initiative under its modernization agenda aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in excise administration. In a statement issued on its official X handle by Assistant Comptroller of…
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Credit: newcastleunited.com Continue reading →: Newcastle Submit Champions League Squad, Face Barcelona in Opening GameNewcastle United have confirmed their 21-man ‘List A’ squad submission to UEFA ahead of the 2025/26 Champions League phase. According to a statement published on its official website, the squad includes all six of the club’s summer signings — Nick Woltemade, Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey, Malick Thiaw and…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: Presidency Hails Record-Breaking Fiscal Performance, Cites Reforms Driving Non-Oil Revenue GrowthThe Presidency has welcomed what it described as Nigeria’s “strongest fiscal performance in recent history”, following new figures showing unprecedented growth in government revenue between January and August 2025. According to the data on its X handle, Nigeria mobilised ₦20.59 trillion in eight months — the highest collection ever recorded…
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Credit: @renoomokri via X Continue reading →: Reno Omokri Accuses Peter Obi of Criticising Tinubu’s Economic Policies to Distract From Simon Ekpa’s ConvictionFormer Presidential Spokesman, Reno Omokri, has alleged that Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is only criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms as a distraction from his “silence and sadness” over the conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland. In a statement released on Thursday on X, Omokri challenged…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Brighton’s Tommy Watson Earns England U21 Call-Up Amid Transfer InterestBrighton youngster Tommy Watson has received a call-up to the England U21 squad following an impressive summer that attracted attention from abroad. According to football expert Fabrizio Romano, the highly rated talent was the subject of bids during the transfer window, but Brighton turned down approaches as the club views…
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@officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: EFCC Declares Christopher Enweremadu Wanted Over Alleged Fraud, Money LaunderingThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared 58-year-old Christopher Enweremadu wanted for alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, diversion of public funds, stealing, and money laundering. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, and posted on its…
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Credit: @jidesanwoolu via X Continue reading →: Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Two Years of Lagos Blue Line, Announces 50% Fare SlashLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, marked the second anniversary of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line, highlighting its achievements and unveiling a special fare reduction. In a post on his official X handle, the Governor said the Blue Line has safely conveyed over five…
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Credit: @FRSCNigeria via X Continue reading →: Ekiti Governor, FRSC Pledge Stronger Partnership on Road SafetyEkiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, received the State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Sanya Adeoye, during a courtesy visit to the Governor’s office in Ado-Ekiti. The visit focused on deepening collaboration between the state government and the FRSC…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: Tinubu Orders Deployment of Advanced Military Equipment, Considers State Police for KatsinaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured that the Federal Government will deploy more sophisticated military hardware and surveillance technology to combat the recent surge of bandit attacks in Katsina State. Speaking on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving a delegation of prominent citizens from Katsina led by Governor…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: Nigeria, Colombia Pledge Stronger Ties as Vice Presidents Meet in AbujaNigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has described the visit of his Colombian counterpart, Mrs. Francia Márquez, as the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between both nations. Mrs. Márquez, accompanied by her husband, Mr. Refael Yerney Pinillo Ocoro, cabinet ministers, senior officials, and business leaders, arrived in…
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Credit: @_PastorUmoEno via X Continue reading →: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Mourns Former IGP Solomon AraseGovernor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, CFR. In a statement issued on Friday, August 1, 2025, via his official X handle, the governor described Arase’s passing as a painful loss to the…
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Credit: @jidesanwoolu via X Continue reading →: Sanwo-Olu Confirms Lagos as Host City for 2025 Best of Nollywood AwardsLagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that Lagos will host the 2025 edition of the prestigious Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. The governor made the disclosure on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in a statement shared on his official X handle after receiving some actors, describing the development as a…
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@FRSCNigeria via X Continue reading →: FRSC Mourns Phyna’s Sister, Reaffirms Road Safety CommitmentThe Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Miss Ruth Otabor, a victim of the August 11, 2025, crash involving a Dangote truck and a commercial motorcycle near the Sports Complex of Auchi Polytechnic, along Auchi Road, Edo State. Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Alexander Isak Joins Liverpool in Record-Breaking £130m DealLiverpool FC have completed a record-breaking acquisition of Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a dramatic deadline-day move worth £130 million, as confirmed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The deal sets a new Premier League transfer benchmark and marks the first major marquee signing under new manager…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Condemns Rivers State Local Government Election, Calls It “A Mockery of Democracy”Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the conduct of the Rivers State Local Government Election, describing it as “a mockery of democracy”. In a statement shared on his official X handle on Sunday, Obi condemned the process, which was overseen…
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Credit: @officialABAT via X Continue reading →: Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to National Development, Says No Nigerian Will Be Left BehindPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to inclusive national development, assuring citizens that every region of the country will benefit from his administration’s infrastructure and economic initiatives. In a message to Nigerians on X, the President emphasized that his leadership is guided by the oath he swore to…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Arms, Cash in Akwa Ibom, NasarawaThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced significant breakthroughs in its fight against violent crimes, with the arrest of suspected kidnappers, the rescue of a victim, and the recovery of arms, ammunition, and millions of naira in Akwa Ibom and Nasarawa States. The development was disclosed on Sunday, August 31,…
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Credit: @tokunbo_wahab via X Continue reading →: Suspected Vandal Arrested for Stealing Wire Mesh at Peace Park, OjotaThe Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has announced the arrest of a suspected vandal in Ojota. The suspect, identified as Hammed Abdulkareem, was apprehended in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025, while allegedly vandalising and attempting to steal the fence wire mesh from…
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Credit: @USinNigeria via X Continue reading →: U.S. Embassy, Consulate to Close September 1 in Observance of Labour DayThe United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced that both offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labour Day, a public holiday in the United States. The disclosure was made on August 31, 2025, through the official United States…
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Credit: @officialSKSM via X Continue reading →: VP Shettima Represents President Tinubu at Wedding of Buhari’s Granddaughter in KadunaVice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday stood in for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the wedding fatiha of Halima Amira Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, and Walid Shehu Mu’azu, son of the Iyan Katagum, held in Kaduna State. The ceremony took place at the Yahaya Road…
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Credit: @VivianRora via X Continue reading →: Anambra’s Onyinyechi Basil Wins Miss Universe Nigeria 2025Onyinyechi Basil, 25, from Anambra State, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 after a dazzling grand finale at the Balmoral Event Centre in Lagos on Saturday. She stood out among 20 contestants in the swimsuit, evening wear, and interview segments, taking over the crown from Chidimma Adetshina. Beyond beauty,…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: NAF Wraps Up 2025 Arms Range Exercise, Showcases Joint Military ReadinessThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF), 115 Special Operations Group (115 SOG), Port Harcourt, has completed the 2025 Shooting Range Classification Exercise, a three-day event held from 26–28 August at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School range, Onne. The exercise, which is a core part of Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar’s…
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Credit: @NUFC via X Continue reading →: Eddie Howe Provides Injury Updates, Champions League Reaction Ahead of Leeds ClashNewcastle United manager Eddie Howe has provided updates on team fitness and shared his thoughts on the UEFA Champions League draw as his side prepares to travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United tomorrow. Speaking to the media on Friday, Howe delivered encouraging news regarding Sandro Tonali and Joelinton,…
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Credit: @BTOofficial via X Continue reading →: Interior Minister Reviews Sectoral Reforms, Sets New Targets at Mid-2025 RetreatThe Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to driving reforms and strengthening institutional performance across agencies under his supervision. As a way of updating Nigerians after the Mid-2025/Tenure Sectorial Performance Retreat yesterday, which brought together the ministry and its agencies for a comprehensive review, Tunji-Ojo highlighted…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Slams Federal Government Over Hike in International Passport FeesFormer Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the recent increase in the cost of obtaining an international passport in Nigeria. Reacting in a post on X on Thursday, Obi described the fee adjustment as another sign of the government’s “apparent disconnect” from…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Arsenal Enter Direct Talks with Bayer Leverkusen for Piero Hincapié After Personal Terms AgreedArsenal Football Club are now in direct negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of defender Piero Hincapié after reaching an agreement on personal terms with the player. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, discussions have advanced to the structural details of the deal, with Arsenal preferring a loan move…
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Credit: @FLOTUS via X Continue reading →: Melania Trump Condemns Minnesota Mass Shooting, Calls for Early Intervention MeasuresThe First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent mass shooting in Minnesota, describing it as a “senseless and depraved violent act.” In a heartfelt statement, Mrs. Trump said:“My heart is shattered for the families and friends of the victims of today’s senseless…
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Credit: @NGRPresident via X Continue reading →: President Tinubu Departs Brazil After Strengthening Bilateral TiesPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu is on his way back to Abuja after concluding a state visit to Brazil aimed at deepening relations between both countries. According to the Statehouse press release on August 27, 2028, conveyed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the…
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Credit: @BTOofficial via X Continue reading →: Minister of Interior Reaffirms Collaboration with NJI, Stresses Law as Tool for Social EngineeringThe Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasised that Nigeria, like other nations, views law as an instrument of social engineering, serving as a safeguard for sovereignty and a mechanism for strengthening institutions against abuse. He made the remark on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, while receiving administrators of the National…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Customs Makes First Appearance at LCCI Expo, Pledges Transparency in Trade FacilitationThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) made its debut appearance at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2025, which opened in Lagos on Tuesday, 26 August 2025. The event, themed “Invest Nigeria,” brought together policymakers, investors, diplomats, and development partners to explore opportunities within…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Customs, NAFDAC Strengthen Collaboration Against Counterfeit ProductsThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone A, has reaffirmed its partnership with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to step up the fight against counterfeit and substandard goods in the country. During a courtesy visit by NAFDAC officials on Tuesday, 26 August…
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Credit: @inecnigeria via X Continue reading →: INEC Commences Re-Training of Officials Ahead of Anambra Governorship ElectionThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the re-training of its Electoral Officers, Heads of Department, and Assistant Electoral Officers in Anambra State, ahead of the governorship election slated for November 8, 2025. Chief Technical Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Bolade Eyinla, said the training focuses on the…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: IGP Egbetokun Attends 27th African Regional INTERPOL Conference in South AfricaThe Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, is participating in the 27th African Regional Conference of INTERPOL, taking place in Century City, Cape Town, South Africa, from 27th to 29th August 2025. The IGP, accompanied by senior police officers including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of INTERPOL Nigeria,…