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NIGERIA SECURES DIPLOMATIC APPROVAL FOR 97% OF AMBASSADOR By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government says 65 of the 69 ambassadors-designate appointed by President Bola Tinubu have received diplomatic approval from their host countries, representing a 97 per cent acceptance rate. In
FG STRENGTHENS SAFE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE TO PROTECT STUDENTS, TEACHERS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen the Safe Schools Initiative as part of efforts to improve the security of pupils and teachers across the country. Minister of
OLOYEDE HANDS OVER AS JAMB REGISTRAR, CHARGES SUCCESSOR TO BUILD ON REFORMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Professor Ishaq Oloyede has officially handed over as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), saying the board now stands on a solid foundation
OPFY THEATRE COMMAND INTENSIFIES HUNT FOR ABDUCTED ZAMFARA LG CHAIRMAN By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified search and rescue operations for the abducted Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after armed
NIGERIA, CHINA DEEPEN DEFENCE TIES, PUSH LOCAL MILITARY PRODUCTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has moved to strengthen Nigeria’s defence partnership with China as part of efforts to modernise the Armed Forces and boost local production of military equipment. Minister
TINUBU COMMENDS SECURITY AGENCIES OVER RESCUE OF ABDUCTED OYO PUPILS, TEACHERSp By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, praising security agencies for bringing
ICPC ARRESTS EL-RUFAI’S DOCTOR OVER ALLEGED COURT ORDER VIOLATION By: Africa247live Channel The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Professor Bello Abubakar, personal physician to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged violation of a court-approved
KWARA REAFFIRMS FREE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM, WARNS AGAINST ILLEGAL FEES By: Africa247live Channel The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed that the Common Entrance Examination for eligible pupils in public primary schools remains free, warning school administrators against collecting unauthorised fees from parents
AGBESE SEEKS SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED NYSC REFORMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban A member of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the planned changes could
15 DIE IN LONE TRAILER CRASH IN KWARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban No fewer than 15 people have died in a lone trailer crash along the Ogbomoso–Oko Olowo route on the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)