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OFFICE OF THE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION PRESS RELEASE October 8, 2025 OGUNJIMI SEEKS PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FROM UK ICAN DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL TREASURY ACADEMY, OROZO The Accountant General of the Federation, Dr. Shemeldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has called for
IKPEA, NWACHUKWU SWORN IN AS SENATORS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Two newly elected senators, Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel Nwachukwu, have been sworn in as members of the National Assembly. Ikpea now represents Edo Central, succeeding Governor Monday Okpebholo, while Nwachukwu of APGA
2027: WE WILL COMPETE AND WIN – ADC By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its readiness to contest and win the 2027 general elections, saying failure is not an option. National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, made this
REPS TO DEBATE 87 CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT PROPOSALS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The House of Representatives will soon debate and vote on 87 proposals for constitutional amendments. Speaker Dr. Tajudeen Abbas announced this during the House’s resumption from the 2025 Annual Recess, saying
FRSC TO LAUNCH UPGRADED TECH SYSTEM FOR DRIVER’S LICENCES AND NUMBER PLATES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will introduce a new, technology-driven system for processing driver’s licences and vehicle number plates before the end of the month.
PRESS STATEMENT IHR Commends President Tinubu for Hajj Fare Reduction, Seeks ₦1,000/$1 Concessionary Exchange Rate Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has commended President Bola Tinubu for directing the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to reduce the cost of the 2026 Hajj fare
PRESIDENT TINUBU ACCEPTS INEC CHAIRMAN YAKUBU EXIT, HONOURS HIM WITH CON AWARD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the completion of his
SCHOLARSHIP BOOST FOR KANO STUDENTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has offered scholarships to 1,000 indigent students of the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano. The initiative, under the Barau I.
TINUBU ORDERS IMMEDIATE REDUCTION OF 2026 HAJJ FARE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an immediate downward review of the 2026 Hajj fare to reflect the strengthening of the naira. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who conveyed the directive,
EBONYI GOVERNMENT RELEASES ₦10 BILLION FOR LG RETIREES’ GRATUITIES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Ebonyi State Government has approved ₦10 billion for the payment of gratuities to retired local government workers and Universal Basic Education teachers. Governor Francis Nwifuru, represented by the