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admin - March 8, 2026

NIGERIA: NDLEA Arrests Former Lagos Council Chief In Skunk Bust, Recovers Tapentadol In Baby Diapers

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria     The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former two-term Councillor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan, over his alleged involvement in illicit drug trafficking.   The 45-year-old ex-council chief, who now serves as a legislative aide, was nabbed on Monday, March […]
admin - March 7, 2026

NIGERIA: IBEDC Explains Erratic Power Supply Across Franchise

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has explained the reasons behind the persistent erratic power supply across its franchise areas, attributing the situation to gas supply shortages to power plants and unstable energy allocation from the national grid.   The power distribution company also acknowledged the inconvenience caused to customers […]
admin - March 7, 2026

NIGERIA: Theatre Commander Pays Tribute To Fallen Heroes In Operation HADIN KAI, Vows Sacrifices Will Not Be In Vain

By Onoja Baba , Nigeria    The Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has paid glowing tribute to gallant officers and soldiers who recently lost their lives in the line of duty while fighting insurgency in the North East.   The solemn ceremony took place at […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Moves To Unlock 1,600MW Stranded Power With New Grid Company Plan

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Government has taken steps to unlock about 1,600 megawatts of stranded electricity by initiating the establishment of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO).   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday inaugurated an 11-member committee to facilitate the incorporation of the proposed company, which is expected to […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Frank Mba, Seven DIGs Retire as PSC Promotes Replacements

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, and seven other senior officers have retired from the Nigeria Police Force following changes in the leadership structure of the force.   The development follows the appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, replacing Kayode […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: President Tinubu Approves Posting Of 65 Ambassadors-Designate, Assigns Fani-Kayode To Germany, Omokri To Mexico

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and international organisations, including the United Nations.   The list comprises 34 non-career and 31 career ambassadors, marking one of the largest diplomatic postings in recent years.   Special Adviser to the President […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Google Expands AI Search Support To Yorùbá And Hausa

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    Google has announced the addition of Yorùbá and Hausa languages to its Artificial Intelligence-powered search features in Nigeria.   The update enables speakers of these widely spoken Nigerian languages to access AI-generated summaries and conversational search experiences directly in their mother tongue.   Communications and Public Affairs Manager for West […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: FG Clarifies FEC Decision on Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College Act

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified recent reports suggesting that a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) could replace medical fellowship qualifications at the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College.   This clarification was made known in a press release signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folashade.   The […]
admin - March 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Minister of Education Launches National Capacity Building Programme On NERD Policy

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has emphasized the importance of education and data as essential tools for national development, stressing that they capture ideas, preserve research, and record the intellectual history of the nation.   Speaking at the 2026 National Capacity Building Programme on the Nigeria Education Repository […]
admin - March 5, 2026

NIGERIA: Minister of Education Launches National Capacity Building Programme On NERD Policy

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has emphasized the importance of education and data as essential tools for national development, stressing that they capture ideas, preserve research, and record the intellectual history of the nation.   Speaking at the 2026 National Capacity Building Programme on the Nigeria Education Repository […]
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