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Wike confirms 1,659 FCTA staff appointments as 224 absentees spark ghost worker concerns

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of appointment for 1,659 staff members of the Federal Capital...

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FG settles OPL 245 dispute to boost Nigeria’s economy

The Federal Government has resolved the long-running dispute surrounding Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, a move expected to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and improve...

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2027: Sowore Targets Tinubu’s Seat, Promises to Tackle Power, Insecurity, Unemployment

Human rights activist and pro-democracy advocate, Omoyele Sowore, has declared his intention to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election,...

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Nigeria, Africa Risk Fuel Shortage as Global Supply Faces Disruption

Nigeria and several African countries could experience fresh fuel supply challenges following disruptions in global energy shipping linked to rising tensions involving Iran....

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FG to Introduce Routine Hearing Checks in Primary Schools, Expand Newborn Screening

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce routine hearing checks in primary schools and expand newborn hearing screening across the country to...

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IGP Inaugurates Committee on State Police as Debate Over Policing Reform Intensifies

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has inaugurated a committee to examine the framework for the establishment of state police in Nigeria, reviving...

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Gauteng MEC Mamabolo Denounces Politicisation of Water Crisis

Gauteng’s Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has criticized the politicisation of the province’s water crisis. Mamabolo emphasized that access to...

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FG Introduces 1% Presumptive Tax for Informal Sector, Prohibits Roadside Collections

The Federal Government has introduced a one per cent presumptive tax regime targeting operators in the informal sector, while also banning the use...