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President Tinubu Mandates Complete National Identity Enrollment by 2026
President Bola Tinubu has set a 2026 deadline for the National Identity Management Commission to register all Nigerians, aiming for full national database coverage.
Ukraine Prime Minister Resigns Amid Strategic Government Overhaul
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has resigned as part of a government-wide cabinet shuffle initiated by President Zelensky to modernize the nation's political and diplomatic strategy.
Kwankwaso calls for immediate national census to end two decades of reliance on outdated data
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is urging the Federal Government to conduct a long-overdue national census, citing the negative impact of using 20-year-old population data on national planning.
One Dead, Seven Hurt Following Partial Collapse at Gombe Assembly Construction Site
A section of the Gombe State House of Assembly construction site collapsed on Friday, leading to one death and seven injuries, prompting an immediate government investigation.
Senate Authorizes N404 Billion Budget for Police Trust Fund for 2025 and 2026
The Senate has approved a N404.07 billion budget for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund for 2025 and 2026, aimed at improving national security and police infrastructure.
Palm Beach International Airport rebranded to honor Donald Trump
Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed after President Donald Trump, continuing a pattern of honoring the leader across various national landmarks and government programs.
Federal Government to establish 112 as Nigeria’s universal emergency number
The Nigerian government is partnering with state governors and emergency agencies to standardize 112 as the official unified emergency telephone number for the country.
England reports first decline in school suspensions since pandemic
Government data shows the first drop in English school suspensions since the pandemic, though rates remain higher than pre-2019 levels and primary school incidents have increased.
Governor Abiodun Names Six New Permanent Secretaries in Ogun State
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has named six new Permanent Secretaries to replace retired officials, emphasizing merit and professional leadership.
Nigerians Returning from South Africa Face Criminal Stigma and Economic Ruin
Government officials are launching support programs for over 1,000 Nigerians returning from South Africa, as returnees share personal stories of lost businesses, systemic discrimination, and the heavy stigma of being unfairly labeled as criminals.