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Prince William’s Move To Windsor Raises Concern Over Buckingham Palace’s Future

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Prince William’s Move To Windsor Raises Concern Over Buckingham Palace’s Future

Britain’s future king Prince William, and his family are moving to a new home on the royal Windsor estate, prompting uncertainty about the future of Buckingham Palace. They will reportedly move into Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom mansion dating to the late 18th century, larger than their current four-bedroom home on the estate, west of London. William and his wife, Catherine, the...

Reps Applauds Jigawa Govt On Health Investments

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Reps Applauds Jigawa Govt On Health Investments

Jigawa State Government has earned high praise from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Health Care Services for its investments and reforms in healthcare. This was stated when the committee, led by its chairman, Amos Magaji, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House, Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Wednesday as part of its official...

“Nigeria’s Production Output Hasn’t Match Her Potential” — NNPCL

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"Nigeria’s Production Output Hasn't Match Her Potential" — NNPCL

The Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, on Wednesday said despite abundant reserves, Nigeria’s oil production has not matched her potential and called for a change of that narrative. This is as the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, Comrade Festus Osifo, said...

Police Commission Promote 952 Officers, Disqualified 179 ASPs

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Police Commission Promote 952 Officers, Disqualified 179 ASPs

The Police Service Commission has withheld the promotion of 179 Assistant Superintendents of Police. The commission added that 176 of the affected officers had already retired while the remaining three were dead. In a statement on Wednesday by its spokesman, Ikechuckwu Ani, the PSC said the affected officers were unfit for the promotion exercise. Ani also said 952 ASPs were elevated to...

“FG To Generate $200bn Revenue From Lekki Port” – Oyetola

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"FG To Generate $200bn Revenue From Lekki Port" – Oyetola

The Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced that the Lekki Port is projected to generate $200bn in revenue for the government over its 45-year concession period. In a statement on Wednesday, Oyetola made this declaration in Lagos during a breakfast meeting organised by the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping in collaboration with Lekki Port. He explained...

Obi Criticise Proposed Salary Raise For Political Office Holders

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Obi Criticise Proposed Salary Raise For Political Office Holders

Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission over its proposal to increase salaries for political office holders by over 100 per cent. In a statement released late Wednesday on X, Obi described the move as a “shameless grab for more” at the expense of Nigeria’s struggling majority. Obi argued that...

Google, Microsoft, TikTok Deactivate 13.5m Accounts In Nigeria

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Google, Microsoft, TikTok Deactivate 13.5m Accounts In Nigeria

The National Information Technology Development Agency said on Wednesday that big tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, and TikTok, deactivated more than 13.5 million accounts in 2024 as part of compliance with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online safety. The announcement followed the submission of the 2024 compliance report under the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet...

Delta, REA Sign MoU To Tackle Crumbling Power Deficit

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Delta, REA Sign MoU To Tackle Crumbling Power Deficit

Delta State Government has moved to tackle its crippling power deficit, where more than 60 per cent of communities remain unconnected to the national grid, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rural Electrification Agency to roll out renewable and off-grid solutions. The agreement, signed at a roundtable in Abuja on Wednesday, is projected to provide electricity for over...

ADC Senatorial Candidate Faults Anambra Bye-election Results

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ADC Senatorial Candidate Faults Anambra Bye-election Results

The senatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress in the Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Donald Amamgbo, has expressed dissatisfaction over the conduct of the poll held on Saturday, August 16. He called for a thorough review to “expose and address the sabotage” that allegedly took place. Amamgbo made this known during a press briefing held in Awka on Tuesday, stating that...

PR Guru AlexReports Joins CIISM Leadership

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PR Guru AlexReports Joins CIISM Leadership

Renowned public relations practitioner and CEO of Amity Global Network, Alex Nwankwo, popularly known as AlexReports, has been appointed as a council member of the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management (CIISM). The appointment was formally conferred during an induction ceremony held on August 15, 2025, at the Nigeria Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja. The event, which featured a...

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