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From Khaki to Adire: FG introduces major NYSC reforms
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with locally produced Adire fabric as part of sweeping reforms aimed at repositioning the scheme and boosting local industries. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed the plan on…
Read More »Presidency dismisses bribery allegations against CoS, declares alleged agency fictitious
The Presidency has dismissed bribery allegations against the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, describing the claims by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi as false and maintaining that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), which Adeyemi claims to head, does not exist. Adeyemi, who has presented himself as the…
Read More »FEC approves sweeping NYSC reforms, extends orientation camp to six weeks
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing civilian leadership for the scheme and extending the orientation camp programme from three to six weeks. The reforms, approved during Monday’s FEC meeting in Abuja, represent the first major…
Read More »FG directs marketers to reduce petrol prices following drop in global oil prices
By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has directed petroleum marketers to immediately adjust the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and other petroleum products to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices. Lokpobiri gave the directive…
Read More »Nigerian Army reshuffles senior officers, names new commanders
By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its senior officers, with new appointments and redeployments affecting key operational, command, training and administrative positions across the country. The changes, approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, are aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness…
Read More »LPPC suspends Ozekhome’s SAN rank over ongoing disciplinary proceedings
By Deborah Nnamdi The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended Chief Mike Ozekhome from using the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) pending the outcome of ongoing disciplinary proceedings and other legal matters involving the senior lawyer. The decision was taken at the LPPC’s 173rd General Meeting…
Read More »Senate advances State Police Bill, introduces safeguards against abuse
By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate on Wednesday took a major step toward restructuring Nigeria’s security architecture by passing the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police for a second reading, while introducing stringent safeguards aimed at preventing abuse by governors and other political actors. The proposed constitutional amendment,…
Read More »Senate swears in four new lawmakers after by-elections
By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate on Wednesday inaugurated four new senators elected in recent by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), restoring representation to four senatorial districts affected by vacancies. The oath of office was administered by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza of the All…
Read More »Court to rule on Sowore’s bid to restore bail June 30
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30 for ruling on an application filed by activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking to set aside the revocation of his bail and the bench warrant issued for his arrest. Justice Mohammed Umar…
Read More »Presidency pushes back against claims of mass hunger
By Deborah Nnamdi A fresh debate over Nigeria’s economic situation has emerged after presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga challenged widespread claims of hunger and hardship, arguing that such narratives do not accurately reflect realities across the country. Speaking on the impact of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration,…
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