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Ribadu delivers relief to 500 Adamawa flood victims

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The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has distributed relief materials to 500 households affected by the flood that struck Adamawa State last Sunday. Alhaji Mustapha Ribadu, the organizing secretary of the Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, stated during the distribution on Saturday that the goal of the intervention was to lessen the pain of the flood victims. The water severely damaged homes, livelihoods, and vital infrastructure in several areas of Yola South Local Government Area, according to Atiku, the younger brother of the NSA. A gallon of…

Nurses call off strike after four days

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The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has suspended its nationwide warning strike. On Saturday, Chidi Aligwe, the Assistant Secretary-General of NANNM, informed our correspondent of this. In order to emphasize their long-standing demands—which include, among other things, a separate salary structure for nurses, an increase in core duty allowance, a review of shift allowance, a change to uniform allowance, mass recruitment of nurses, and the creation of a nursing department within the Federal Ministry of Health—nurses and midwives nationwide began a seven-day warning strike on Wednesday. After a…

NHIA, Roche FMC Introduce Innovative Cost-Sharing for Cancer Patients

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A cost-sharing program has been introduced by the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Abuja, Roche Pharmaceuticals, and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to assist cancer patients in lowering the financial barriers to receiving oncology care. Additionally, the partnership aims to improve treatment outcomes, increase access to cancer care, and protect Nigerians from the high costs of cancer treatment. Speaking at a presentation on the initiative on Friday in Abuja, Ms. Linda Makwe of the NHIA Department of Standards and Quality Assurance stated that the program’s goal was to increase…

Justin Madugu received a three-bedroom bungalow and N50 million from Adamawa State Governor

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For leading the national women’s football team to victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Super Falcons coach Justin Madugu received a three-bedroom bungalow and N50 million from Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The presentation took place at the Government House in Yola, the state capital, according to a Facebook post by Pius Iliya, the governor’s adviser. Adamawa native Madugu was praised by Fintiri for his contribution to the Falcons’ victory at the competition, which was held in Morocco earlier this year. “On behalf of the Government and…

INEC to Commence Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Nationwide on August 18

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Ahead of the next elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has declared that the 2025 countrywide Continuous Voter Registration drive has begun. The Commission said on Friday through its X account that online pre-registration will begin on Monday, August 18, 2025, via its official website, cvr.inecnigeria.org. Additionally, the Commission said that on Monday, August 25, 2025, in-person registration will open at all INEC Local Government Area offices and approved registration centers across the country. The exercise is scheduled to take place Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…

Oyo’s Plan to Roll Out Digital Street and House Numbers

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The government of Oyo State has stated that it intends to implement a digital address system for the numbering of houses and streets throughout the state. The revelation was made by Mr. Williams Funmilayo, the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, during a meeting with Smart City Development Konsult Limited on Wednesday in the ministry’s conference room. He said that the initiative is a component of the governor’s pledge and that the plan is a component of the Omititun 2.0 Sustainable Development Goals. According to Akin-funmilayo, the Smart City…

Oyo state Banks on Sports Tourism to Boost Economy

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Sports tourism is a key component of the Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde’s plan to boost the state’s economy through tourism and hospitality, according to Wasiu Olatubosun, the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in advance of the Oluyole Golf Tournament 2025, which is scheduled for August, Olatubosun said the governor has implemented a number of tourism enablers in the infrastructure, sports, and security sectors to maximize the state’s tourist potential. He pointed out that sports continue to play a significant role…

Lafarge Africa’s N133bn Q2 profit draws presidential praise for economic impact.

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Lafarge Africa Plc’s strong financial performance in the first half of 2025 has been praised by Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, who claims that the outcomes highlight the benefits of continuing economic reforms in Nigeria. Leading cement and building solutions provider Lafarge Africa reported an excellent H1 2025 performance, showing notable growth in all important financial metrics. The company’s net sales increased by a significant 70% to N269 billion. Improved sales volumes, which were ascribed to increased plant stability and operational efficiency, were the…

Tinubu Urges Africa to Lead Energy Market, Demands Fair Prices

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Tinubu Receives German President Steinmeier In Abuja

Africa must take responsibility for its energy resources by establishing clear and reputable standards that represent the continent’s realities and protect its economies, President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday. The President stated that Nigeria would collaborate with regional partners to create an integrated energy market that guarantees value for Africa, ahead of this week’s Global Commodity Insights Conference on West African Refined Fuel Markets in Abuja. Africa’s energy executives and international partners will gather at the conference, which is being sponsored by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority…

“Awujale’s Blessings Led to My 2023 Victory,” Tinubu Declares

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The late Awujale and supreme ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, was praised by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, who called the late monarch a model traditional leader who brought immense honor, respect, and pride to the Yoruba race worldwide. Tinubu recalled the late traditional leader’s support and contributions to his 2023 presidential campaign, saying that Yoruba’s rich history would not have been complete had he lost. The late king was also characterized by the president as a brave democrat and trustworthy ally who supported the efforts to overturn…