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Benin-Asaba Road Crisis: FG Moves to Review Road Concessions, Umahi Apologizes to Nigerians

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Benin-Asaba Road Crisis: FG Moves to Review Road Concessions, Umahi Apologizes to Nigerians

The Federal Government has announced plans to review concession agreements covering major highways across Nigeria following mounting concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Benin-Asaba Expressway and the hardship faced by motorists using the corridor. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the decision on Tuesday during an on-the-spot inspection of the troubled Benin-Asaba highway in…

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Civil Constructions and Housing

Carter Bridge Faces Demolition as Tinubu Government Unveils N548.98bn Replacement Plan for Lagos Landmark

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Carter Bridge Faces Demolition as Tinubu Government Unveils N548.98bn Replacement Plan for Lagos Landmark

The Federal Government has commenced the process of removing the ageing Carter Bridge in Lagos, paving the way for the construction of a new bridge estimated at ₦548.98 billion. The project is expected to replace the deteriorating structure with a longer and redesigned crossing aimed at improving movement between Lagos Island and the mainland. The…

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FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid, Urges Nigerians to Embrace Peace and Unity

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FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid, Urges Nigerians to Embrace Peace and Unity

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, the annual observance marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The declaration was announced on Friday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent…

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Public Service Information

FG Names Five States, FCT for Pilot National Ranching Policy to Tackle Farmer-Herder Conflicts

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FG Names Five States, FCT for Pilot National Ranching Policy to Tackle Farmer-Herder Conflicts

The Federal Government has selected five states and the Federal Capital Territory for the pilot implementation of Nigeria’s National Ranching Policy, in a major step towards reforming livestock production and addressing persistent farmer-herder conflicts across the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed the development on Tuesday after briefing President Bola Ahmed…

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Agriculture

FG Renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

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FG Renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

The Federal Government has officially renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway, saying the decision recognizes President Bola Tinubu’s longstanding vision for the ambitious infrastructure project. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the development during a media briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He explained that the decision was taken…

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Civil Constructions and Housing

Russia Denies Responsibility as Probe Continues into Death of Nigerian Medical Graduate in Ukraine

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Russia Denies Responsibility as Probe Continues into Death of Nigerian Medical Graduate in Ukraine

The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has formally responded to reports surrounding the death of 23-year-old Nigerian medical graduate, Nnani Adaobi Marian, who succumbed to injuries sustained during an attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, while denying claims that Russian forces were responsible for the incident. In a statement released on Tuesday, the embassy extended condolences to Marian’s…

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FG Declares Friday, June 12 Public Holiday to Mark Democracy Day

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FG Declares Friday, June 12 Public Holiday to Mark Democracy Day

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to democratic governance and the enduring legacy of the June 12 struggle. Democracy Day is observed annually on June 12 to celebrate Nigeria’s democratic journey and to honour the historic June 12, 1993…

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Gumi Urges FG to Grant Amnesty to Bandits Like Repentant Boko Haram Fighters

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Gumi Urges FG to Grant Amnesty to Bandits Like Repentant Boko Haram Fighters

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has again called on the Federal Government to adopt a non-military approach in tackling insecurity, urging authorities to grant amnesty to armed bandits willing to surrender their weapons, similar to rehabilitation programmes offered to repentant Boko Haram fighters. Gumi made the remarks during a press briefing at his…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

FG Introduces National Textbook Ranking System to Standardise School Learning Materials

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FG Introduces National Textbook Ranking System to Standardise School Learning Materials

In a major education sector reform aimed at improving quality assurance and restoring order in Nigeria’s schools, the Federal Government has introduced a National Textbook Ranking System for primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary schools across the country. The initiative is designed to regulate the selection of textbooks used in classrooms and ensure that only…

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FG Halts Christian Pilgrimages to Israel Over Escalating Middle East Tensions

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FG Halts Christian Pilgrimages to Israel Over Escalating Middle East Tensions

The Federal Government has announced the suspension of Christian pilgrimages to Israel and surrounding areas in the Middle East following rising security concerns in the region. The decision was made public on Tuesday, with authorities citing the deteriorating situation and the need to safeguard Nigerian citizens traveling abroad for religious purposes. The directive was conveyed…

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Pilgrims and Pilgrimage, Religion