Nigeria’s Forest Guards initiative is expanding nationwide, with recruitment, training, equipment and coordination emerging as key issues for the new security programme.
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EFCC Urges Pastors, Imams to Preach Against Corruption and Promote Integrity!
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede urges pastors, imams and religious leaders to preach against corruption, promote integrity and ensure accountability in religious organisations.
CCB Verifies Asset Declarations of 108 High-Risk Public Officials!
CCB Chairman Abdullahi Bello says Nigeria’s Code of Conduct Bureau has verified asset declarations of 108 high-risk public officials, including 19 ministers and 37 permanent secretaries.
Osogbo Korope Drivers Protest Rising Fuel Costs, Alleged Ticket Proceeds Mismanagement!
Osogbo Korope drivers protested rising fuel costs, alleged ticket proceeds mismanagement and limited CNG access, while announcing higher transport fares.
NSCDC Arrests Three Over Alleged NNPC Pipeline Vandalism in Abuja!
NSCDC has arrested three suspects and recovered 17 allegedly vandalised NNPC pipeline pieces from a truck in Dafa, Kwali Area Council, Abuja.
Army Urges Defence Journalists to Balance Security Reporting, Highlight Troops’ Sacrifices!
Nigerian Army 81 Division GOC Major General Adebayo Babalola urges defence journalists to ensure balanced security reporting, seek clarification and highlight troops’ sacrifices while maintaining accountability.
Bauchi Begins Gratuity Payment to 1,700 Retirees as Long-Standing Arrears Face Clearance!
Bauchi State has begun gratuity payments to 1,700 retirees as the government starts implementing its plan to clear outstanding retirement benefits.
Bauchi Announces ₦10bn Plan to Clear Retirees’ Gratuity Backlog!
Bauchi State has announced a ₦10 billion allocation to help clear outstanding gratuity arrears owed to retired civil servants as phased payments continue.
Bayelsa Pledges Counterpart Funding for Rural Road Projects, Infrastructure!
Bayelsa State has reaffirmed its commitment to counterpart funding for rural road and agricultural infrastructure projects under RAAMP.
Aiyedatiwa Approves N400m Education Support for 13,360 Ondo Students!
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved N400 million for bursaries, scholarships and financial assistance benefiting 13,360 Ondo students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Akwa Ibom at 39: Eno Highlights Development Gains, Calls for Unity as State Enters Next Phase!
Akwa Ibom marks 39 years as Governor Umo Eno highlights infrastructure, education and healthcare investments and calls for unity and job creation.
Nigeria Records Four Years Without Piracy Attacks, Naval Chief Highlights Maritime Security Gains!
Nigeria has maintained four years without recorded piracy incidents in its territorial waters as the Navy and maritime agencies strengthen surveillance, technology and regional cooperation.
Kano Sets One-Year Target to Rehabilitate 10,000 Drug Users Through Skills Training!
Kano State targets 10,000 drug users and vulnerable youths for rehabilitation, vocational training and economic reintegration within one year.
Many Nigerians Still Lack Reliable Electricity Despite Power Generation Gains, Tegbe Says!
Nigeria’s Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says electricity generation has exceeded 5,000MW, but many Nigerians still lack reliable power as the government expands grid, metering and solar projects.
Motorists, Commuters Decry Delay in Petrol Price Cut After Dangote Reduction!
Motorists and commuters in Abuja are demanding faster relief after Dangote Refinery reduced its petrol price by ₦25 per litre amid continuing pressure from high fuel and transport costs.