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Aug
11
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC

Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC

Education, FGN, News Flash
Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating online that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (State Code: LA/24B/8325), popularly known as “Raye”, was denied her Certificate of National Service over criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NYSC described the allegations as false and without basis. “Contrary to these claims, Raye is one of 131 corps members whose CNS was withheld not as punishment for dissent, but for valid disciplinary reasons. Specifically, her service year was extended by two months because she…
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Aug
06
2025
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Nigerian’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu Donates N1 Billion To Niger Flood Victims

Nigerian’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu Donates N1 Billion To Niger Flood Victims

FGN, Humanitarian, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Nigerian’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu Donates N1 Billion To Niger Flood Victims Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The donation was made through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), her flagship humanitarian programme, during a condolence visit to the state on Tuesday. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, via her verified X handle (@KukoyiBusola), Mrs. Tinubu also presented relief materials and a cheque to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at the…
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Aug
06
2025
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‘If Buhari Was A Failure, Tinubu Is A Disaster’- Ex-Minister Adamu Waziri

‘If Buhari Was A Failure, Tinubu Is A Disaster’- Ex-Minister Adamu Waziri

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics
‘If Buhari Was A Failure, Tinubu Is A Disaster’ – Ex-minister Adamu Waziri Former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Maina Waziri, has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as worse than that of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Waziri said if Buhari’s administration was a failure, Tinubu’s government was a disastrous catastrophe. The African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain spoke during an interview on Trust TV. Waziri said Tinubu’s administration has failed in the areas of security, economy, fighting corruption. He insisted that Tinubu has under performed when compared to Buhari’s government. Waziri said: “If the Buhari government was a failure, the Tinubu…
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Aug
05
2025
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Withheld WASSCE Results: Viral List Of 120 Schools Not From Us – WAEC

Withheld WASSCE Results: Viral List Of 120 Schools Not From Us – WAEC

Education, FGN, News Flash
Withheld WASSCE Results: Viral List Of 120 Schools Not From Us – WAEC The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked a viral list of 120 schools whose results were purportedly withheld in the just released 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results over alleged involvement in examination malpractice. WAEC in a statement on Monday, confirmed the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, stating that only 38.32% of the candidates secured five credits including English language and Mathematics. However, following the announcement, a fake circular purportedly from WAEC through its Director of Examination Malpractice and Irregularities, Dr.…
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Aug
05
2025
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FGN Issues Fresh Update On Ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment

FGN Issues Fresh Update On Ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment

FGN, Immigration, News Flash, Security
FG issues fresh Update on ongoing Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Recruitment The federal government has extended by one week the recruitment applications to paramilitary agencies. The agencies are the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The Board of the Services gave the notification for extension in a statement signed by its Secretary, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd) in Abuja. It said, “The closing date for application for its ongoing recruitment exercise has been extended by one week.” “The recruitment portal, which was initially…
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Aug
04
2025
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Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job – APC Replies El-Rufai

Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job – APC Replies El-Rufai

FGN, News Flash, Presidency
Stop Distracting Tinubu, Go Find A Job — APC Replies El-Rufai The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tasked former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to shelve political campaigns and wait for 2027 before unfolding a media war against the ruling party. National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, gave the admonition on Sunday while speaking with Tribune Online in a telephone interview. Basiru was reacting to remarks attributed to El-Rufai on Saturday in Sokoto state, where the latter was addressing ADC faithful in the North-West state as part of the opposition…
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Aug
04
2025
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New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strike Criminal – NLC Alleges

New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strike Criminal – NLC Alleges

FGN, Human Rights, News Flash, Presidency
New FG’s Industrial Policy Plans To Make Going On Strikes Criminal – NLC Alleges The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy by the Federal Government. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alleged that the new policy would make embarking on strikes a criminal issue and silence trade unions. “NLC considers the statement by the Federal Government that the newly-adopted National Industrial Relations Policy is aimed at stopping frequent industrial actions, particularly strikes by trade unions, as very reprehensible. “The statement was part…
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Aug
02
2025
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Don’t Divide Nigeria, Verify Before You Amplify – Tinubu Tells Social Media Influencers

Don’t Divide Nigeria, Verify Before You Amplify – Tinubu Tells Social Media Influencers

FGN, Information Technology, News Flash, Politics
Don’t Divide Nigeria, Verify Before You Amplify – Tinubu Tells Social Media Influencers President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians active in digital media to use their platforms responsibly and promote national unity. Speaking at the progressives digital media summit held in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu said new media influencers must verify information before sharing and focus their influence on building a better society. “Your generation has recognised this moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability. But as your influence grows, so must our collective sense of purpose and responsibility,” he said. The president also…
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Jul
29
2025
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WAFCON: Morocco Petitions CAF Over Super Falcon’s Victory

WAFCON: Morocco Petitions CAF Over Super Falcon’s Victory

Football, FGN, News Flash, Sports
WAFCON: Morocco Petitions CAF Over Super Falcons’ Victory Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF) has officially submitted a petition to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), alleging “refereeing injustices” during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. As reported by Morocco World News, the FRMF claimed that the Centre Referee failed to award a “clear” penalty in the 82nd minute, with the score level at 2-2 during the finals. Video evidence suggested a potential handball by Super Falcons defender Tosin Demehin, but following a video assistant referee (VAR) review, the referee overturned her initial decision. Following the…
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Jul
28
2025
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Nigeria Is Not A Ranch: A Constitutional Indictment Of The CDS’s Misguided Proposal – By Charles Ude Esq. (Abuja Based Legal Practitioner And Public Opinion Analyst)

Nigeria Is Not A Ranch: A Constitutional Indictment Of The CDS’s Misguided Proposal – By Charles Ude Esq. (Abuja Based Legal Practitioner And Public Opinion Analyst)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Security
Nigeria Is Not a Ranch: A Constitutional Indictment of the CDS’s Misguided Proposal By Charles Ude, Esq.Abuja-based legal practitioner and public opinion analystEmail: charlesude2014@gmail.com | Tel: +2347033424247 A Misguided March into Agricultural Policy The recent pronouncement by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, advocating for the wholesale establishment of ranches across Nigeria as a remedy for the herder-farmer conflicts, is an alarming case of constitutional overreach. Cloaked in the language of national security, this initiative is little more than a rebranded resurrection of the discredited RUGA policy. It is, in essence, an attempt to dress a cadaver…
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