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Mar

2025

‘Fuel Subsidy Removal Was To Protect Your Future’s -Tinubu Tells Nigerian Youths

‘Fuel Subsidy Removal Was To Protect Your Future’ – Tinubu Tells Nigerian Youths President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that every decision he has taken so far, including the fuel subsidy removal is all about Nigerian youths and their future. Tinubu spoke during the inauguration of the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja. He assured that the ongoing economic reforms were designed to strengthen the economy for the prosperity of Nigerian youths, who constitute more than 60 per cent of the population. “I want to reassure you that you are the hope of this…

Mar

2025

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NAFDAC Destroys N100bn Worth Of Confiscated Medicines

FGN, Health, News Flash

NAFDAC destroys N100bn worth of confiscated medicines On Saturday, March 8, NAFDAC destroyed expired, falsified, controlled, unregistered, and banned medicines seized from the Idumota Open Drug Market during a recent three-week enforcement operation. The destruction took place at the Lapite Dumpsite in Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, with the confiscated products valued at an estimated ₦100 billion. Several suspects were apprehended during the exercise, and those found culpable will face appropriate sanctions. Source: X @NafdacAgency

Mar

2025

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ABIA Included As FGN Approves Construction Of Three New Refineries

Abia State, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

ABIA Included As FGN Approves Construction Of Three New Refineries The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has announced the approval of licences for the construction of three new refineries. The NMDPRA, in a post on its official X handle on Friday, said the new facilities will add 140,000 barrels per day to Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity. It was noted that a 100,000 bpd refinery license was granted to Eghudu Refinery Ltd in Edo State, and a 30,000 bpd refinery license was granted to MB Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Ltd in Delta State. The third…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes Use Of Corps Members For Exercise

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes Use Of Corps Members For Exercise President Bola Tinubu has rejected a proposed N942 billion budget from the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming national housing and population census. Sources familiar with the discussions revealed that Tinubu insisted on cutting costs and suggested using members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the exercise. During a meeting at the State House on February 24, 2025, with NPC officials led by Chairman Nasir Kwarra, the President promised to set up a committee to review the budget and align it with the government’s…

Mar

2025

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FG Takes Action Against Terrorism Financing, Freezes Accounts Of 15 Individuals

Crime, FGN, News Flash, Presidency, Security

FG Takes Action Against Terrorism Financing,Freezes Accounts Of 15 Individuals FG Takes Action Against Terrorism Financing,Freezes Accounts Of 15 Individuals The Federal Government has designated the Finland-based leader of the Autopilot faction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa and 14 other individuals and a business entity as terrorism financiers. The government also designated Lakurawa as a terrorist group.The decision was based on the affected individuals' alleged involvement in funding and supporting terrorist activities. The declaration followed the meeting of the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, a body led by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, which…

Mar

2025

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Pay Attention To Power, Gov. Otti Tells SEDC, Assures Of Support

FGN, News Flash, Politics, South East

PAY ATTENTION TO POWER, GOV. OTTI TELLS SEDC, ASSURES OF SUPPORT. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has charged the members of the Board and Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to pay attention to power as key to the economic development of the region. Governor Alex Otti was speaking Thursday, 6th March, when he received in audience a delegation of the Board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). He said that investment into power is what Government should do. "These are the kind of investments that Government should make to stabilise the economy. If the Government…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Approves Employment Of 774 Health Fellows

Health, FGN, News Flash

Tinubu Approves Employment of 774 Health Fellows President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a key initiative by the Federal Ministry of Health aimed at driving sustainable improvements in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Announcing the initiative on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and national development. The launch event was attended by Nigeria’s development partners, senior government officials, and traditional leaders, including the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. The selection of the fellows—one from each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas – was based on…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Appoints New NYSC Director General (DG)

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Appoints New NYSC DG President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Bri. Gen. Nafiu, until his appointment, was the Chief of Staff to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, having also served in the same capacity with the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Raised Abiodun Lagbaja. A Member of 47 Regular Course, Nafiu is an Artillery Officer who graduated from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College and the US Army War College. Before he was appointed Chief of Staff…

Mar

2025

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FGN: Corpers Unhappy Over Unpaid N77K Allowance

Education, FGN, News Flash

Corpers Knock FG Over Unpaid N77K Allowance Members of the National Youth Service Corps have expressed their disapproval of the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the payment of the N77,000 allowance. The Federal Government had approved an increase in the corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. In the same year, the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed stated that the new allowance was implemented due to the non-release of funds. The DG later announced that corps members would start receiving the N77,000 in February 2025. Despite the official announcement, findings by Sunday…

Mar

2025

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PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, Presidency

PDP Governor Leads 104-Member Delegate To Confer Highest Traditional Title On President Tinubu. The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title of “Otuekong,” Commander-in-Chief of Akwa Ibom. The President received the title at the State House, Abuja, on Friday, from Nteyin Solomon Etuk, President General of Okuibom Ibibio II Gov. Umo Eno led a 104-member delegation to the State House for the conferment. The delegation included Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, his wife Ekaette, religious leaders, former ministers, and lawmakers. Also present were representatives from women and youth…