Adeleke receives new Osun CP, demands release of detainees
Osun State Government has formally received the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, with Governor Ademola Adeleke urging him to reform the state police command and secure the release of persons he described as political detainees. Zungura, who assumed office in Osun on Monday, visited the governor alongside senior officers of the command. During […]
73 schools converge in Damaturu for third Yobe Spelling Bee
DAMATURU — No fewer than 73 schools from the 17 local government areas of Yobe State are participating in the third edition of the Yobe State Spelling Bee Competition holding in Damaturu. The three-day competition, which began on August 24 and ends on August 26, features 51 public schools, 21 private schools and one special […]
Olaopa seeks knowledge-driven reform in civil service as Walson-Jack presents books
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has urged knowledge-driven reform in the civil service. Olaopa made the call in a goodwill message on Tuesday in Abuja during the public presentation of two books by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack to mark her retirement. […]
70% Local Drug Production: FG, manufacturers map new strategy
By Esther Onyegbula Nigeria is targeting 70 per cent local production of medicines as the Federal Government and pharmaceutical manufacturers intensify efforts to reduce dependence on imported drugs and strengthen the country’s health security. The target will take centre stage at the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers Expo (NPME 2026), where the Coordinating Minister of Health […]
Immigration moves to digitalize border management to enhance security
By Godwin Oritse The leadership of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to deploy digital border management systems aimed at strengthening national security and curbing cross-border criminal activities across Nigeria. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 edition of the African Border Research Network (ABORNE) in Lagos, Comptroller General of the NIS, […]
Ododo has shown maturity completing Bello’s projects — KDA
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Kogi Diaspora Association (KDA), United Kingdom, has commended Governor Ahmed Ododo for completing projects initiated by his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, describing the move as a demonstration of maturity and commitment to sustainable development. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Sir Andrew Okwor, the group said Ododo had made significant contributions […]
