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US delivers military equipment to Nigeria

The United States has delivered some military equipment it sold to Nigeria as part of the two countries’ bilateral counterterrorism collaboration. The delivery, made over the weekend using the United States Air Force C-17 aircraft,…

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How to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity for accountability, plug leakages

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) has said that for Nigeria to strengthen its capacity for accountability, good governance, transparency and plug leakages, it must embrace forensics-driven governance. It warned of the grave dangers…

Taraba govt denies sacking workers after verification exercise

The Taraba State Government has denied allegations that it dismissed civil servants following a recent staff verification exercise. Speaking during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration in Jalingo, the Head of Civil Service, Hamidu Ahmed Kara, said no worker had been…

Kwara reiterates commitment to improved healthcare

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to improving healthcare access for vulnerable populations, reaffirming its resolve to expand free and subsidised services across the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Press Secretary…

Ikeja Electric gives reason for persistent power cuts in Lagos

The Ikeja Electric Plc has asked customers in Lagos to remain patient amid ongoing power outages, attributing the situation to reduced electricity allocation from the national grid. In a statement posted on its X handle on Friday, the company apologised…

INEC updates portal, recognises Baba-Ahmed as PRP chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday updated its portal to reflect the leadership of the Peoples Redemption Party, formally recognising Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as the party’s National Chairman, alongside other newly elected members of its National Working Committee. The development…

President Tinubu to embark on three-nation trip

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, 2 May, on a visit to Kenya, Rwanda and France. President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after which he will depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled…

Insecurity, poverty undermine decent work – Gov Namadi

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has identified insecurity and poverty as persistent obstacles to achieving decent work. The governor stated this while speaking on Friday at the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Muhammadu Sunusi Bello Durbar Ground…

Academics urged to join politics

The Registrar of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Mr Dapo Oke, has called for deeper involvement of academia in politics in the country. Oke said intellectuals cannot continue to stay away from partisan politics and engage…

Troops neutralise terrorists, secure Boko Haram surrender in North-East

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised terrorists, arrested suspects and recorded the surrender of a terrorist member. Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN…

Poor network: Telecom upgrades slowed by fibre cuts, insecurity — ALTON

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria on Friday said recurring fibre cuts, vandalism, and security challenges are undermining Nigeria’s telecom modernisation drive, increasing operational costs and constraining service quality gains. ALTON Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, pointed to security-related constraints…

PREMIUM TIMES to honour outstanding journalists at annual staff awards

Nigeria’s foremost accountability journalism platform, PREMIUM TIMES, will hold its combined 3rd and 4th annual staff award ceremony this weekend. The event will celebrate outstanding reporters, editors and other staff members who have distinguished themselves over the past two years.…

Workers’ Day: Niger NLC wants Bago to pay pension arrears

The organised Labour in Niger State has called on Governor Mohammed Bago to implement the new minimum pension and settlement of pension arrears in the state. The workers under the auspices of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC) and the Trade…

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