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Lagos boosts fire response capacity with 11 public stations, 685 new firefighters

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reinforced the state’s emergency response capacity with the induction of 150 newly recruited firefighters into the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The ceremony also featured the commissioning and commencement of operations at the new Oworonshoki Fire Station, bringing the number of public […]

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Sokoto’s ₦1.7bn NYSC camp rehabilitation hits 80% completion

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The rehabilitation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State, has reached 80 per cent completion, with the project expected to improve the welfare and experience of corps members posted to the state. The project, awarded by the Sokoto State Government to SBG Enterprises […]

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Lawan hails Tinubu’s 30%-80% military salary increase, says move will boost troops’ morale

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major morale booster for […]

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Devolve Power to States’: Mimiko cites Jethro principle as cure for Nigeria’s governance crisis

By Dayo Johnson Akure Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, says Nigeria can only break free from administrative gridlock and insecurity if power is genuinely transferred to sub-national governments. Mimiko spoke at the Pastors’ Seed Service of the 74th Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, on the topic, “The Government […]

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Military Pay: Matawalle applauds Tinubu as privates get 80%, colonels 50%, generals 30% raise

By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Matawalle described the decision as “a landmark demonstration of the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, morale […]

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Nigeria’s foreign reserves hit 17-year high at $52.5bn — CBN

By Progress Godfrey Nigeria’s foreign reserves have surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) annual target, rising above $52.5 billion as of July 17, 2026, the highest level recorded in 17 years. The apex bank disclosed this on Tuesday, attributing the increase to renewed investor confidence and sustained capital inflows into the economy. Speaking at […]

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Ogun teachers demand scrapping of Contributory Pension Scheme

Teachers in Ogun State have called for the abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), full implementation of the National Minimum Wage, the Teachers’ Peculiar Salary Structure (TPSS) and other improved welfare packages, as they presented a comprehensive charter of demands to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola.

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