21 m. ago FULL TEXT: Tinubu signs N54.99tn 2025 budget, pledges economic stability

President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Budget of Restoration into law, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and national development. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu highlighted key priorities, including security, infrastructure, and social welfare, while vowing to sustain reforms that drive growth and stability. Here Read More

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27 m. ago PANDEF urges S’Court to review judgment on Rivers allocation

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called for a reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the suspension of allocations to Rivers State. The apex court had, on Friday, upheld a Federal High Court’s decision directing the Central Bank of Nigeria to withhold funds meant for local government areas in Rivers State. In a statement Read More

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5 h. ago We’ll continue to partner NEMA to mitigate against disasters in Ondo — Aiyedatiwa

The Ondo State Government has assured that it will continue to strengthen its partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency. read more We’ll continue to partner NEMA to mitigate against disasters in Ondo — Aiyedatiwa

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5 h. ago Ekiti to review emergency law, establish LG disaster committees

Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye on Friday disclosed the state government’s plan to review the law establishing the State Emergency Management Agency to accommodate local government emergency management committees. Afuye said the planned holistic review of the law would ensure the effective management of natural disasters from the grassroots to the state level, Read More

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5 h. ago Tinubu committed to food security — Agric minister, Deputy Senate president

Tribune Online Tinubu committed to food security — Agric minister, Deputy Senate president Deputy Senate President, Senator Jubril Barau, has stated that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu's administration is aimed at providing food for all through improved agricultural practices. Tinubu committed to food security — Agric minister, Deputy Senate president Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Imo govt begins clampdown on non indigenous native doctors, shrines

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Imo State government may have joined its Anambra counterpart in the fight against traditionalists hiding under the cloak of tradition to defraud inocent residents as its State Council of traditional rulers after an emergency meeting held at the council secretariat ordered for the immediate dismantling of shrines belonging to native doctors […] The post Imo govt begins clampdown on non indigenous native doctors, shrines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Customs hand over 4,973 loaves of cannabis, suspects to NDLEA

The Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command, has officially handed over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa and two suspects to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and prosecution. The command said it had also transferred 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. The Read More

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7 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Signs Record N54.99trn 2025 Budget Into Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 budget into law at a ceremony in the State House, Abuja, on Friday afternoon. The National Assembly had passed the budget on February 13 after raising the size from the N49.7 trillion originally proposed by the president. The 2025 budget is nearly double the N27.5 trillion […]

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8 h. ago Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers

Tribune Online Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers The Supreme Court said that no money should be released to the Rivers state government until a lawful Appropriation Law is enacted under the Martin Amaewhule leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing fund allocation to Rivers Tribune Online

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8 h. ago World bank project: Northern States, FCT review performances in Kaduna meeting 

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Participants from the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Thursday gathered in Kaduna to review their performances in project implementation of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL),  a World Bank-financed project designed to tackle the pressing issues of land degradation and climate change in Northern Nigeria […] The post World bank project: Northern States, FCT review performances in Kaduna meeting  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Gombe sets up committees for Ramadan palliative distribution

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has established Ramadan palliative distribution committees to ensure the seamless distribution of relief materials to residents during the holy month. This was contained in a statement released on Friday by Professor Ibrahim Njodi, Secretary to the Government of Gombe State, conveying Governor Yahaya’s approval. The statement read, “The initiative aims Read More

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9 h. ago Special Foundation Empowers 35,000 Underprivileged Across Africa

After eight years of impactful initiatives, the Special Foundation said it has emerged as a pivotal force in educational development, directly affecting over 35,000 lives across Africa. The Foundation released its 2024 Annual Impact Report, showcasing excellent milestone achievements in its continued mission to transform Africa’s next generation of leaders through education. The report spotlighted […]

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9 h. ago How lawmakers, civil servants divert committee funds for personal use – Akpoti

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that lawmakers and civil servants in the National Assembly routinely divert committee funds meant for operational read more How lawmakers, civil servants divert committee funds for personal use – Akpoti-Uduaghan

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10 h. ago EFCC Chairman Rejects N500m Burial Gifts, Cites Ethical Leadership, Integrity

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has revealed that he rejected offers totaling N500 million during his mother’s burial in Ekiti State. Olukoyede made this disclosure at the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre’s 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) Conference in Abuja. He recounted that he found […] The post EFCC Chairman Rejects N500m Burial Gifts, Cites Ethical Leadership, Integrity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Tax Bills: Experts Warn Against Undermining Nigeria Customs Service

As Nigeria pushes forward with its ambitious tax reform agenda, concerns are mounting that proposed legislative changes could inadvertently weaken the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to the point of redundancy. At a public hearing organized by the House of Representatives special committee on Tax Reform Bills, stakeholders warned that shifting customs revenue collection to a […]

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13 h. ago Tertiary healthcare: Senate moves to establish 40 new federal medical centres

Tribune Online Tertiary healthcare: Senate moves to establish 40 new federal medical centres Communities in many states, including Taraba, Oyo, Bayelsa, Benue, Gombe, Kebbi and Kwara will benefit from the facilities. Tertiary healthcare: Senate moves to establish 40 new federal medical centres Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Chevron Nigeria To Sustain Deepwater Oil Exploration In Nigeria

Chevron Nigeria’s chairman and managing director, Jim Swartz has said, the company is committed to sustainable deepwater oil drilling in Nigeria, and also highlighting other measures to mitigate production decline in other key assets. Swartz made the remarks while receiving ‘Sustainable Energy Business award ‘ at the eight edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit […]

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19 h. ago Gov Oyebanji’s visit to a firefighter and other untold stories

Tribune Online Gov Oyebanji’s visit to a firefighter and other untold stories     The recent visit by Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State to fire-fighters who handle a fire incident that would have become major disaster in Ado Ekiti has further created a special bond between the governor and people of the state. Perhaps if the visit of Governor Biodun Oyebanji to the home of Osho […] Gov Oyebanji’s visit to a firefighter and other untold stories Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Oyebanji mourns as driver dies, others injured in govt bus crash

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a government driver in a fatal road accident involving a state-owned luxury bus and a truck. The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, also left four other commuters injured. The victims are currently receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital  Read More

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21 h. ago Natasha threatens to expose Akpabio as group petitions Senate

The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to expose the leadership style of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Her declaration comes after she was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a confrontation with Akpabio over a seating arrangement dispute. Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she was ready to appear before the committee but Read More

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