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By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A leaked directive from the Federal Ministry of Education has revealed a major intervention by the Federal Government in the affairs of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), with the institution’s Vice-Chancellor ordered to immediately withdraw the appointment of 24 aides in his office over alleged breaches of due process. […]

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The Federal Government has reassured residents of Oyo State and the South-West that it is intensifying efforts to tackle insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, while working to secure the safe return of victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

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By Nnasom David A four-man delegation of concerned elders representing former Nigeria Airways workers has revealed that the delay in releasing the approved N36 billion final tranche of their entitlements is linked to the inability of relevant authorities to locate the required presidential approval document. The delegation disclosed this following a fact-finding visit to Abuja […]

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By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, has said Nigeria must first strengthen its economy, security and internal stability before it can effectively reclaim its leadership role in Africa and project greater influence on the global stage. The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of […]

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…As IGP Calls for Enhanced Security Collaboration By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Nigeria Police Force has commissioned its first permanent state command headquarters in Taraba State since the state’s creation in 1991. The commissioning came as the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, called for stronger collaboration between security agencies, the government and citizens […]

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By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Northern youths have risen in defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, condemning what they described as politically motivated attacks on the Commission and vowing to resist every attempt to undermine its independence ahead of the 2027 general election. The Arewa Youth Forum, […]

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the conduct of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) during the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

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A retired Commissioner of Police, Balarabe Sule, has expressed concerns over the viability of the proposed state police system, warning that inadequate funding and potential abuse by state governors could undermine its effectiveness.

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As birth rates continue to fall and populations age across many parts of the world, several governments have introduced financial incentives designed to encourage marriage and family formation.

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