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The guidelines, issued through the Central Delivery Coordination Unit under the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, mandate stricter requirements for ministries to ensure these meetings serve as genuine platforms for public engagement. According to the CDCU, the engagement meetings were introduced as a deliverable for every ministry in response to President Bola Tinubu’s directive that all ministers regularly communicate government initiatives, beneficial programmes, and policies to the public. “This deliverable is to bridge the gap between the government and citizens, foster a good relationship between both parties, promote inclusivity, and ensure active citizen…

The Nigeria Football Federation announced a provisional list of 39 players ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. In recent months, some new Nigerian stars have been doing well across the different leagues in Europe, and coach Eric Chelle decided to name those players in his list. Meanwhile, some old heads like Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen and many others. Some of the new players in the provisional squad are Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, Anthony Dennis, Christantus Uche, Papa Daniel Mustapha, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, Igoh Ogbu, and Kayode Bankole.…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the senate will support a bill that seeks to create special seats for women in the national assembly. The bill, designed to address women’s underrepresentation in politics, scaled second reading in the house of representatives on July 9, 2024. Speaking during a visit from a delegation of the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to his office, Akpabio assured that the 10th assembly will support the bill. The delegation, which was led by Kate Osamor, UK’s trade envoy to East Africa, requested to hear from Akpabio what support the senate has rendered to…

Residents of Ikot Nte village, the hometown of Nigerian international footballer William Troost-Ekong, have cried out over a prolonged power outage that has left the community in darkness for nearly two decades. The Village Head, Chief Joshua Amos, told journalists on Tuesday that the community, located in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has been without electricity for 19 years, crippling businesses and social activities. “This is the 19th year we have been without power, and it appears that the Akwa Ibom State government is indifferent to our plight,” Amos lamented. He noted that Ikot Nte, which also…

Abdulazeez Adediran, ex-governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, says the party pulled the rug from underneath his feet on the eve of the state’s gubernatorial poll. On Monday, Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, resigned from the PDP, citing indiscipline and anti-party activities within the party. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Tuesday, Jandor said save for the Peter Obi factor in Lagos, he would have won the state’s governorship election. Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, won in Lagos, defeating Bola Tinubu, a former governor…

The Federal Government is set to unveil further guidelines governing the acquisition of Combined Expatriate Residence Permits and Aliens Cards, border control, expatriate quota, new visas and issuance of business permits. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this known during a meeting with the stakeholders, including the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Organised Private Sector at the NECA House, on Tuesday. Tunji-Ojo emphasised that the reforms will leverage automation and technology to streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance the acquisition process for CERPAC, visas, and…

Samuel Ese Residents of the Obololi community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have expressed frustration over the lack of relief efforts following an oil spill on February 16. They noted that the situation had left them with contaminated water, leaving them to rely on sachet water for their daily water needs. Leaders of this community fear the outbreak of cholera if the situation persists. The Obololi River and surrounding creeks were contaminated after crude oil leaked from an underwater pipeline. The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency identified the source as the Nun River-Kolo…

Afrobeats isn’t just crossing borders. It’s taking up space, and Nigerians are on a winning spree. The 56th National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards made that clear once again. The award is an annual ceremony presented by the U.S.-based NAACP to honour outstanding performances in film, television, theatre, music, and literature. Wizkid won Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary) for “Piece of My Heart” with Brent Faiyaz. The song is from his latest album, “Morayo,” his sixth studio project. Named after the Yoruba phrase for “I See Joy,” the album holds deep meaning for him…

Jamie Carragher has admitted he was wrong to dismiss the Africa Cup of Nations as not a ‘major tournament’ – but stands by his reasoning behind a ‘clumsy’ comment. The Liverpool legend believes there may be a ‘bias’ against AFCON in Ballon d’Or voting which holds back stars such as Mohamed Salah. Carragher faced widespread criticism, as well as support, when he made the claim on AFCON’s status, and insists he meant no offence to anybody. ‘I have got very strong opinions on the game, I love debate, and that will never change,’ he told CBS Sports’ Golazo Show –…

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, yesterday ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre over the alleged theft of about $1.34 million. Okoye, the elder brother of Peter Okoye (alias Mr P) and Paul Okoye (alias Rude Boy), was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Limited, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was charged with four counts of stealing but pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Following his plea, the prosecution counsel, Mr Mohammed Bashir, requested a trial…