The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a dynamic and future-oriented public service by urging civil servants to transform into ‘civic innovators’ capable of driving meaningful change. This call was made by the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, during the inauguration of a strategic training programme titled “Leveraging Talent Development for the Next Public Service,” held recently in Alausa, Ikeja. READ ALSO: Politicians pushing sons to contest Lagos LG polls alarming – GAC Chairman Ayantayo described the initiative as a timely intervention and stressed the need for a fundamental shift in the mindset and responsibilities of…
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In a move to tackle shortage of health personnel, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has authorised the recruitment of additional medical and health personnel to enhance the delivery of healthcare services across the state. The approval was announced on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the Kwara State Civil Service Commission, Hajia Jimoh. READ ALSO: Nigerian Nurse to leave UK over alleged exam malpractice Jimoh noted that the recruitment is m part of ongoing efforts to revitalise the state’s health sector. Jimoh during a media briefing in her office, Hajia Jimoh commended the governor for his decisive action to strengthen the…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to June 26 and 27, and July 3 and 4, 2025. The adjournment is to allow the court to rule on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking to re-examine its third witness. READ ALSO: Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail Bello is facing a 19-count charge of alleged criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving N80.2 billion. The charges contravene Section 18(a) and are punishable under Section 15(3) of the Money…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), while placing nearly 40,000 results under investigation. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that the results of 39,834 candidates are currently being withheld due to reported cases of exam malpractice and other discrepancies. Over 1.9 million candidates had registered for and participated in this year’s UTME across the country. The Registrar further disclosed that 80 individuals are being interrogated nationwide in connection with various forms of examination fraud. Anambra State recorded the highest number…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has pledged renewed efforts to combat the persistent problem of out-of-school children across Nigeria. The pledge focuses on strengthening access to quality basic education for vulnerable communities. Speaking at the opening of a two-day management retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, emphasised the urgent need to remove barriers preventing millions of children—especially those from impoverished and rural backgrounds—from enrolling in school. READ ALSO: Tinubu appoints new leaders for NABTEB, UBEC The retreat, themed “Repositioning UBEC for Sustainable Basic Education Delivery in Nigeria,” is being held at the Ibom Icon Hotel…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to address long-standing developmental challenges facing the state and the wider Southeast region. Tinubu, who spoke yesterday during a state visit to Anambra State, also pledged to address ecological threats, infrastructure gaps, and exclusion from key national projects. The President, who spoke at a civic reception at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, assured the people of Anambra of the federal government’s commitment to inclusive development, road rehabilitation, and national integration through rail and gas infrastructure. READ ALSO: Tinubu administration abusing power with VDM’s arrest, detention – Atiku Responding to requests made by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Tinubu acknowledged…
In a historic development, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been chosen as the new pope. This marks the first time an American has ascended to the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. The 69-year-old has adopted the papal name Pope Leo XIV. A plume of white smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signalling to the world that the conclave of 133 cardinals had reached a decisive vote. The traditional signal was met with jubilation in St Peter’s Square, where vast crowds gathered to witness the momentous occasion. READ ALSO: White smoke…
After two days rounds of ballots, white smoke finally rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday evening, confirming the election of a new head of the Roman Catholic Church and signalling the end of a closely guarded conclave involving 133 cardinal electors. A jubilant crowd erupted into cheers in St Peter’s Square as the smoke changed from black to white and bells began to toll. The age-old sign that the Church’s cardinals had reached a decision on their next spiritual leader. Attention now shifts to the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, where the new pope will soon be…
The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has upheld the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olayide Adelami. Aiyedatiwa was declared the winner of the Ondo State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in November 2024 and was sworn in February 2025. The court dismissed a challenge brought against the legitimacy of the APC primary that produced their candidacies. Delivering a unanimous decision, Justice Oyebisi Omoleye affirmed the earlier verdict of the Federal High Court, which threw out a suit filed by New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) candidate, Olugbenga Edema, on procedural grounds. Justice…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its local government primary elections will take place on Saturday, 10th May 2025.
