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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has led a delegation of North East governors to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The meeting focused on key issues affecting the region. Top on the agenda were the completion of 17 major road projects and the resumption of oil exploration at the Kolmani and Lake Chad frontier wells. Those in attendance included Governors Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, Bala Muhammad of Bauchi, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa, and Agbu Keffas of Taraba. Governor Zulum, who chairs the North East Governors’ Forum,…

With a vision to create a World-Class, Future-Ready Civil Service, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, has launched the ONCE-Knowledge System Steering Committee- a groundbreaking platform to harmonise and elevate capacity building, knowledge management, and talent development across the Federal Civil Service. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Mrs. Walson-Jack, described the initiative as, “a bold new approach that ensures every Civil Servant, from the newest entrant to the most senior executive, is prepared, empowered, and supported throughout their career journey.” She explained that the system addresses long-standing fragmentation in…

The Federal Government has introduced journalism, computer programming, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and fact-checking into the new secondary school curriculum, marking a historic shift in Nigeria’s education system. This was disclosed by Dada Olusegun, Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, who shared excerpts of the yet-to-be-released curriculum document on Tuesday. According to the document, journalism will now be embedded into the English Language module at the senior secondary school level, while programming will span both junior and senior classes. Artificial intelligence and robotics will form part of Digital Literacy at the senior secondary level. The…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing healthcare access in the Niger Delta, pledging to support the Care365 Health Hub’s innovation in the health sector. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during the official launch of Care365 Health Hub’s groundbreaking product, an initiative set to redefine healthcare delivery in Nigeria, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The event was chaired by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and graced by dignitaries, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Chairman of Care365 Health Hub, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), and Professor Muhammad Ali Pate,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has intensified its plans to collaborate with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) on voter identity management and database systems in Nigeria. The INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stated this when the management of the National Identity Management Commission paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Professor Yakubu said that the Commission has engaged with NIMC at different times with the intention of solidifying their partnership in the area of identity management system. “As is well known, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) holds the database of citizens for the…

A total of 300 youths from the Niger Delta region have graduated from the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Technical Skills Training Programme in various areas of specialisation. Addressing the youths during the graduation ceremony at the NDDC event centre in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Executive Director, Projects, Dr Victor Antai, said the training programme was part of efforts of the Commission to reduce youth restiveness, create employment and reduce poverty among the people. Antai, who spoke on behalf of the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, explained that the training in the areas of pipe fitting, scaffolding, forklift operations and…

President Bola Tinubu declared on Tuesday that his administration’s bold economic reforms, which aim to restore Nigeria to its enviable position, are achieving favourable results. The President said that the country’s economy is now stable and attracting interest from around the world. He stated this at the State House when he received His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Oladunni Olaoye, Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, in audience with some other royal fathers. President Tinubu said, ” Years of neglect and self-deception, fake records, smuggling, and all of that denied Nigeria the necessary revenue for progress and development. “Then we…

Local contractors on Wednesday blocked the main entrance to the Federal Ministry of Finance over the non-payment of funds for completed government projects.The aggrieved contractors under the aegis of the Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria, carried placards demanding immediate settlement of debts dating back to 2024.Due to the protest, staff and visitors were unable to gain access to the ministry. The convoy of the Minister of Finance was also prevented from entering through the main gate, forcing the minister to use an alternative route to reach his office.Efforts by the permanent secretary of the ministry to address the demonstrators were…

US President Donald Trump has accused Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of conspiring against the US with the leaders of Russia and North Korea. Trump’s comments came as China hosted world leaders at its largest-ever Victory Day parade in Beijing on Wednesday – a showcase of China’s military might. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un as you conspire against the United States of America.” Trump previously rejected suggestions that the warming of relations between China, Russia and other nations poses a challenge to the US on the…

The UK government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under the age of 16 buying energy drinks such as Red Bull, Monster, and Prime Energy from shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines and online in a bid to prevent childhood obesity, anxiety and disrupted sleep. “High-caffeine energy drinks have no place in children’s hands,” said Katharine Jenner, director of the Obesity Health Alliance, who is in support of the ban. “This is a common-sense, evidence-based step to protect children’s physical, mental, and dental health,” she added. According to ministers, a ban could prevent obesity in up to 40,000 children and help prevent issues…