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Chairman AKOD presents 500 free JAMB Forms to Ikeja Indigent Students
In a landmark move aimed at expanding access to tertiary education, the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has distributed 500 free application forms for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to indigent but qualified students across the council area.
Faleke Launches Teachers’ Capacity-Building Programme in Ikeja Federal Constituency
In a renewed push to strengthen educational standards in Ikeja Federal Constituency, the Member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, James Abiodun Faleke, has commenced a comprehensive training programme for secondary school teachers.
Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Appoints Tunji Disu as Acting IGP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations.
Julius Abure remains national chairman until 2028, says LP faction
The Abure-led Labour Party on Tuesday reaffirmed that Julius Abure remains the party’s National Chairman and that his tenure is valid until 2028, dismissing claims to the contrary.
FULL LIST: US Congress urges Nigeria to ditch Russian arms, block beef exports
The House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs of the United States Congress have recommended a series of measures aimed at addressing what they described as the “persecution of Christians” in Nigeria.
Lagos seals public toilet, property over wastewater pollution
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office sealed off a public toilet at Ijora Olopa and a property in Coker-Aguda, Surulere, for environmental pollution and improper discharge of wastewater.
Senate faults Finance Ministry over zero capital release to NPC, 6% disbursement to NIMC
The Senate Committee overseeing the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the National Population Commission (NPC) has strongly criticized the Ministry of Finance and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation over what lawmakers described as a “systemic strangulation” of two of Nigeria’s most critical data-driven institutions.
El-Rufai asks court to quash DSS suit, award N2bn compensation
Former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai has asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to quash the charges filed against him by the Department of State Services, DSS for allegedly tapping the telephone lines of National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
LASTMA Officer, Two Others Die In Road Accident
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the death of one of its officers and two other citizens in a fatal road accident at the Badagry Roundabout inward Seme on Monday.
CBN Reduces Interest Rate To 26.50%
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut the interest rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent from 27 percent Nigeria’s apex bank announced this during its 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.