President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the retiring assistant inspector-general of police (AIG), Garba Baba Umar, as a senior security adviser on International Police Cooperation and Counter-terrorism in the Office of the Minister of Police Affairs.His appointment came 18 days to the terminal date of the Buhari administration on May 29,
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Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has commissioned the N3.8 billion Inyere Flyover Bridge in Afikpo South local government area of the state linking Ebonyi State to Abia, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.Jonathan also commissioned the 23.5km Amasiri/Owutu, Ekoli/Nguzu Road constructed by the Ebonyi State government in conjunction with the
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The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has announced that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will on Thursday, May 18, 2023, conduct a computer-based aptitude test for recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) nationwide.The board, in
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Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, said the federal government has witnessed a rise in school enrollment nationwide but did not provide specific numbers to support her claim.She disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Extraordinary Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by
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Justice Inyamg Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has fixed the May 18, 2023 to hear the suit filed by five residents of the Federal Capital Territory seeking to stop the inauguration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as the next president of Nigeria.During the proceedings yesterday,
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Federal government during an extraordinary session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the licencing of 37 new universities in Nigeria.The minister of education, Adamu Adamu, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Extraordinary Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday at
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Federal government has rejected a bill before the House of Representatives, proposing an amendment to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) Act, supposedly to curb the menace of brain drain in the country.The minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday
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The police in Lagos State have assured that the ongoing investigations into popular Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti assault on a police officer will be “professional detailed and transparent”.The police also stated that justice will be ensured and manifestly served in the case.The Spokesperson of the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over extraordinary Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting as President Muhammadu Buhari is still in London for medical reasons.The meeting which started 11am prompt is being attended by all ministers.The extraordinary FEC meeting is to enable the Buhari led administration cover grounds as it
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The US government has announced its intention to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria who have been found to undermine the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle.This disclosure was contained in a statement made by the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, on Monday and published on the
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