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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced the dissolution of its volunteer arm, the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) Brigade, following the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to constitute the Citizens Values Brigade as its replacement.The Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, explained that the decision aligns with...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged the State Government’s full support to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in its efforts to curb vandalism and regulate scrap and scavenging activities across the State....

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced dates for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards and a mock accreditation exercise ahead of the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election.In a statement signed by its Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, on Monday, INEC said PVC collection for voters who registere...

•Says “no pay, no work” as ASUU, SSANU, NASU others unite for actionThe Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its affiliate unions in the education sector have issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Governmen...

The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday received a letter from the Executive, directing it to investigate two ongoing projects initiated by the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki.The projects are the Radisson Hotel and the Museum of West African Art, both situated at the Government Reservation Area and Sapele Road respectively....

The Edo State Government is in the final stages of passing a bill to establish the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), a strategic initiative aimed at improving rural road connectivity and enhancing access to agricultural markets across the state.This was disclosed during a one-day stakeholders’ consu...

With six days left before its 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expires, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has listed 19 unresolved welfare and administrative issues affecting its members across the country.In a communiqué made available to journalists on Monday, and signed by its Secretary General, Dr Shuaibu Ibra...

The All Progressives Congress has disclosed plans to enhance inclusivity and diversity within the party by prioritising and strengthening representation for women, youth and people with disabilities through a constitution amendment process.Addressing party officials, stakeholders and supporters during the party’s first public hearing on const...

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, providing access to financial support for students across tertiary institutions in the country.The agency said the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January ...

The Federal Government is targeting the creation of at least 20,000 jobs annually through the launch of the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) aimed at connecting high-potential graduates with real-world work experience, training, and mentorship.This was disclosed during the inauguration of the Project Steering Committee o...