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Improved Funding, Timely Releases to Armed Forces Will Turn Things Around in War Against Insurgency – Reps Philip Agbese

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said that improved funding and the timely release of appropriated resources to the military remain critical to turning the tide in Nigeria’s war against insurgency and other forms of insecurity. Agbese made the remarks while speaking with journalists in...

Gombe Approves Full Minimum Wage Implementation For LG Workers, Others

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2026April 25, 20260

Governor Yahaya orders complete rollout of minimum wage for local government workers, boosting morale, productivity and grassroots service delivery. Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the full implementation of the new national minimum wage for workers in the local government system across the state. The Head of...

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Counters Misinformation, Confirms Uninterrupted Operations

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has clarified reports concerning a recent disruption in water supply at the facility, assuring guests and stakeholders that normal service has since been fully restored. In a statement issued on Friday, the hotel management confirmed that the disruption lasted for one day and was caused by emergency...

NSITF MD Faleye, Commissions ECS Help Desk at Head of Service

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

…Says it’ll bring care, dignity to civil servants *Nigerian govt committed to safety, welfare of workers Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, on Tuesday 21st April 2026, commissioned an Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) Help Desk at the Office of the Head of the Civil...

Miss Lagos Damilola Bolarinde Crowned Miss International Nigeria 2026 At Face Of Hope Finale

NewsDeskNgApr 20, 2026April 20, 20260

Miss Lagos Damilola Bolarinde wins Face of Hope 2026, securing Miss International Nigeria title and representing Nigeria at global pageant Damilola Bolarinde, representing Lagos, has been crowned winner of the Face of Hope 2026 pageant, earning the title of Miss International Nigeria 2026 at the grand finale held in Lagos....

Dunamis: Dr Enenche, Wife Free Medical Outreach Treats Thousands Across Ebiraland-Okene, Jalingo-Taraba State

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

Thousands benefit as the senior pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr Paul Enenche and wife, Dr Mrs Becky Enenche took the gospel and goodnews of salvation, healings, deliverance, free medical and welfare ministeration across Ebiraland, Okene in Kogi State and Jalingo, Taraba State respectively. The week long crusade...

Insecurity: Coalition backs U.S Congresswoman, demands Matawalle’s sack

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

… Says minister lacks security expertise, confidence of Nigerians Following the recent widely reported recommendations made by a seasoned congresswoman, Representative Kimberly Daniels, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either sack or redeploy his Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, the National Coalition Against Terrorism (NCAT) has asked the President...

Tinubu’s Lifetime Salary Approval Sparks Relief Among Retired Paramilitary Chiefs

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Retired paramilitary chiefs hail Tinubu’s lifetime salary approval as long-overdue reform to improve welfare and restore dignity in retirement. Retired senior officers from Nigeria’s paramilitary services have applauded Bola Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for top-ranking officers, describing the move as a historic step toward addressing long-standing welfare...

JAMB Examination: Police Deploy Technology, Extra Personnel To Guarantee Students’ Safety

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Police assure safety of JAMB candidates, deploy tech and manpower nationwide, dismiss rumours of planned attacks on centres. The Nigeria Police Force has assured parents that the safety of their children is guaranteed during the forthcoming Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination scheduled for 16 April 2026, stating that...

MastersCity Dreamland Church Auditorium Set For Dedication

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

The presiding Pastor of Master’s Place International, Pastor Korede Komaiya has said, the church is set to open and dedicate the newly built magnificent edifice called the ‘Masterscity Dreamland’, the announcement was made, and reflected on the cleric and church official platforms. The mega church building (MasterCity Dreamland) comprises of...