Nigeria Ranked Among 11 African Countries With Highest Deterioration In Governance Since 2014 – Report

Nigeria is now part of eleven African countries that have seen worsening governance levels in the last ten years dating back to 2014. A new report titled, “2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance” published by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation saw Nigeria fall three places from 30th on the continent to 33rd. According to the report,…

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JUST-IN: DSS Redeploys Spokesman, Afunanya

The Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Department of State Services (DSS) National Headquarters, Abuja, Peter Afunanya, has been redeployed. Afunanya made this known to reporters in a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, September 4. He did not say where his next deployment would be. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve…

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VIDEO: Tension As Security Operatives Drag Out Members At PDP Caucus Meeting

Security operatives have forcefully dragged out individuals from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caucus Meeting at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, causing damage to party property. The incident occurred at the National Executive Committee (NEC) hall, where the meeting was scheduled to be held. Trouble began when two individuals, reported not to be official…

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Bill To Strip EFCC, ICPC Power To Manage Crime Proceeds Passed Second Reading At Senate

A bill seeking to strip the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission(ICPC) and other anti-graft agencies of the power to manage proceeds of crime has passed second reading in the Senate. The bill, titled the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act Amendment Bill, seeks to create a…

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NANS, NAPS Cancel June 12 Protest Planned Against NMDPRA

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) have rescinded their decision to demand the resignation of Farouk Ahmed, the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Earlier, the leadership of the two student associations accused Ahmed of mismanaging public funds, racketeering in jobs…

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‘Non-negotiable,’ Diri’s Aide Confirms Governor’s Imminent Defection To APC

The Technical Adviser to Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri on Print Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli, has confirmed the possibility of an imminent defection of the governor to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as “non-negotiable and sacrosanct.” Ikuli, who is also the convener of Concerned Bayelsa Stakeholders, made the…

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BREAKING: Doctors Suspend Proposed Nationwide Strike

The Nigerian Medical Association has suspended its proposed industrial action, GISTSMATE MEDIA reports. According to NTA News, NMA revealed that the association is now in negotiation with the federal government. In a suspected proactive measure, FG on Monday through National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC) suspended the move to review medical officers and dental…

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BREAKING: 1.4 Million Jobs Up As FG Moves To Revamp Cotton/Textile Industry

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), has kickstarted the resuscitation of Nigeria’s cotton industry. The target is to create over 1.4 million jobs annually in the cotton/textile sector, while the focus is to develop key components of the cotton value chain comprising farming, weaving, ginning and linking of cotton,…

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