10 Mar, 2026
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Tinubu appoints Olumode Adeyemi as Federal Fire Service boss

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adeyemi Olumode, as the new Federal Fire Service, FFS, Controller-General. The appointment was announced on Wednesday on behalf of the Federal Government by retired Maj.-Gen Abdulmalik Jubril, Secretary of the Civil, Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB. Jubril said the appointment followed the retirement of […]

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Nigerian nurses shun FG’s appeals, embark on seven-day strike

National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector, NANNM-FHI, on Wednesday commenced a seven-day warning strike despite appeals by the Federal Government against proceeding with the action. The union said the strike became necessary following the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on 14 July, 2025, demanding improved welfare, fair allowances, […]

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ADC swears in new leadership

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially sworn in former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Chairman and Secretary, respectively. The ceremony was held on Tuesday in Abuja during the 99th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting. Speaking after the inauguration, Sen. Mark pledged to uphold internal democracy, transparency, […]

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UK govt condemns killing of 38 abductees in Zamfara

The UK government has strongly denounced the execution of 38 abducted residents in Banga village, Zamfara State, despite a N50 million ransom payment. Gill Lever, the Acting British High Commissioner to Nigeria, condemned the tragedy as a “unspeakable crime” that harms mental and physical health and impedes national economic growth. “It damages people’s mental and […]

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Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu withdraws Indigeneship Bill, gives reasons

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has withdrawn the indigeneship bill before parliament for further legislative engagements. This was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday night. Kalu explained that the withdrawal had become necessary in light of the concerns and constructive feedback received from various stakeholders regarding the bill. He […]

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2027: Peter Obi likely to return to PDP as party zones presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria

Indications have emerged as to why the former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi is likely to return to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The revelation comes amid moves by the former Senate President Bukola Saraki-led reconciliation committee to settle all aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which may likely yield its […]