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By Admin President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to various countries and international missions, marking a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic presence across the globe. The appointments comprise 31 non-career ambassadors and 34 career diplomats whose nominations had earlier been confirmed by the Nigerian Senate in December. Among the…

By Thompson Yamput The World Bank on Friday commended Gov. Ahmed Ododo, for expanding healthcare services to the hard-to-reach and underserved communities across the state. The World Bank’s Senior Health Specialist, Dr. Onoriode Ezire, gave the commendation during a monitoring and assessment visit to selected facilities under the IMPACT Project and other revitalized primary healthcare…

By Admin The federal executive council (FEC) has approved a new exit benefit scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 percent of their total annual emolument. The decision, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, was announced in a statement on Thursday by the office of the head of…

By Blessing Odega The CLEEN Foundation has organised a strategic citizens’ engagement forum in Plateau to strengthen police–community synergy, improve security and rebuild public trust. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CLEEN Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, is focused on promoting public safety, security, and access to justice. Mr Peter Maduoma, Executive Director of…

By Peter Amine The Chairman of DSK Group International, Chief David Kente on Wednesday, dolled out cash and food items to patients and indigent members of the society as he celebrates his 61st birthday in Jos. Kente said that the gesture was to appreciate God’s abundant blessings and protection. The chairman, who was represented by…

By Emmanuel Antswen The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says clustering mining and formalisation of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) will boost mineral exports. Its Executive Secretary (ES), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Makurdi at a strategic engagement meeting on the promotion of clustering for formalisation of artisanal and small-scale mining…

By Isaiah Eka Dr Aisha Garba, the Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, says Federal Government’s HOPE-EDU initiative will improve the quality of basic education in the country. Garba made the statement at the opening of a three-day sensitisation workshop for South-South and South-East stakeholders on Tuesday in Uyo. Represented by Mr Rasaq Akinyemi, the…

By Echelon Samuel Warmest congratulations on being awarded the Silver Bird Governor of the Year 2025! 🎉 This well-deserved recognition is a testament to your tireless efforts in steering Plateau State towards greatness. Your leadership has been a beacon of hope, inspiring countless individuals and transforming the state with your visionary policies. Your dedication to…

By Admin The National Police Council on Monday confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police. In a statement signed by the Council, in Abuja, said Disu’s appointment by President Bola Tinubu has formally been ratified as Nigeria’s 23rd police chief. The statement said that the decision was taken on Monday at a meeting…

By Thompson Yamput A rescued pregnant kidnap victim (name withheld) has reportedly delivered of a twin girls in an Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDP’s) Camp in Kogi. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement signed in Lokoja on Monday. Fanwo, who was full of praises to the state security operatives, said…