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Rivers State Govt Recalls 1,000 Teachers Recruited In 2023
Rivers State Governor Siminialayi Fubara has succumbed to pressure by the State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule over the condition of public schools in the state. The State Assembly had, during its plenary, penultimate Thursday, expressed displeasure over the condition of secondary and primary schools in the state. But on Monday, Fubara countered the lawmakers, noting that the decay...
US Congress Slams Nigeria Govt Over Lingering Insecurity
United States Congress on Tuesday criticised the Nigerian government for failing to curb escalating violence and widespread killings across the country. The remarks were made during a joint briefing of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, convened to examine allegations of systematic attacks on Christians and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Speaking at the session, members of Congress referenced President Donald Trump’s...
Delegates Calls On FCSC To Caution Against Birth Certificates Forgery Among Civil Servants
The renewed call for strict enforcement of birth record verification across Nigeria’s public service took centre stage at the forty-fourth National Council and Annual Conference of Civil Service Commissions held in Umuahia, Abia State, this week. Some delegates who attended the annual conference urged the National Council of Civil Service Commissions to adopt firm rules against the presentation of forged...
Wright-Phillips Picks Messi Over Ronaldo As Best Player In History
Former Manchester City forward, Bradley Wright-Phillips has picked Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi as ‘the best player’ over Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Wright-Phillips believes that the Argentina forward offers more than just scoring goals in terms of quality when compared to Ronaldo. When asked if Ronaldo should be regarded as the best player in football history, Wright-Phillips told talkSPORT: “It’s not possible to be...
US Govt Increases Crackdown On Migration, Halts Applications For 19 Nations
The US government has halted immigration applications for citizens from 19 nations including Afghanistan, Yemen and Haiti, an official memorandum said Tuesday, deepening the nation’s sweeping crackdown on migration. Authorities paused green card and citizenship processing, according to the memo, for people from countries already subject to travel restrictions announced in June by President Donald Trump. Those 19 nations also include...
Otti Flags Off Construction Of 15MVA Injection Substations To Transform Power Supply In Umuahia
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Wednesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for two 7.5MVA injection substations totalling 15MVA to significantly boost electricity supply across Umuahia and neighbouring communities. The projects include: A 7.5MVA, 33/11kV injection substation by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) under the Federal Government’s NIPP programme, and Another 7.5MVA injection substation to be built directly by...
Tinubu Commends Senate’s Approval Of Musa As Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Senate for its swift confirmation of General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence, describing the appointment as timely and crucial for the country. In a post released on his official X handle on Thursday, Tinubu said he forwarded Musa’s name to the Senate two days ago for screening and confirmation. He described...
FG Projects N54.43tn Revenue For 2026 As Debt Service Gulps N15.91tn
The Federal Government has projected total revenue of N50.74 trillion for 2026, alongside a targeted economic growth rate of 4.68 per cent, while its proposed 2026 deficit has risen so sharply that it now exceeds the entire national budget of 2022 by N2.78tn, according to the PUNCH. This deficit likely means the government plans to borrow about 16.1 per cent...
US Considers Visa Restriction Over Alleged Christian Killings In Nigeria
The United States Department of State on Wednesday announced measures aimed at addressing what it described as mass killings and attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria. The move signals that the US is considering visa restrictions against individuals and groups implicated in the violence. “The United States is taking decisive action in response to the mass killings and attacks on Christians carried...
CBN Removes Bank Cash Deposit Limit For Customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria has removed all cash-deposit limits for bank customers while maintaining strict weekly withdrawal ceilings under a revised set of cash-related policies that take effect on January 1, 2026. The changes were announced in a circular issued on Tuesday and signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Dr Rita Sike. The apex bank said...
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