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The pioneering Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission, Emeka Eze, has revealed how the introduction of computer-based testing (CBT) and rigorous resistance to external influence have dismantled long-standing cronyism and meritless promotion within the FCT civil service. Eze was speaking during a panel session on the second day of the 2026 International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) …

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake on Thursday said the removal of fuel subsidies by the current administration stopped the Nigerian economy from collapsing. Alake stated this at the Nigeria Revenue Service-Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (NRS-MSMD) Joint Stakeholder Sensitization program 2026 (North-Central). He said without the removal of subsidies, Nigeria would face dire consequences, including plunging into a …

The Labor Party has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) over the alleged illegal distribution of nomination forms by the party’s former national chairman, Julius Abure. The National Chairman of the party, Nenadi Usman, made the allegation while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the screening of candidates for the primary …

The Federal Government plans to distribute medical equipment to 251 secondary healthcare facilities across Nigeria as early progress in maternal and child healthcare emerges from ongoing reforms. The announcement was made during a meeting with stakeholders and media ahead of the launch of the equipment distribution program under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and Sector Approach Coordination Office …

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr cruised to a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday to secure the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the season. The Portuguese forward put in a superb performance to help Al Nassr to their first league crown since 2019 and also claimed his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia. …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday declared Kingsley Chinda as its governorship candidate in the 2027 general election in Rivers State. The chairman of the APC gubernatorial primary election committee, Bitrus Kwamoti, announced the results of the party’s primary election in Port Harcourt. There were reports earlier on Thursday that Governor Siminilayi Fubara had withdrawn from the APC gubernatorial …

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Tunji Olaopa, has warned that prolonged employment embargoes within Nigeria’s public service are steadily eroding institutional capacity, weakening merit-based recruitment and driving qualified professionals away from government service. Speaking on the second day of the International Civil Service Conference (ICSC) 2026, organized by the Office of the Head of the Civil …

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested seven suspects over illegal explosive activities in Ondo State. This was disclosed by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, Daniel Aidamenbor, in a statement on Thursday in Akure. Aidamenbor said the suspects were arrested by officers attached to the mining and steel unit of the command in collaboration …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N72 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Intenegins, ABC Transport and Unilever, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 249,175.39 points from 249,062.37 points on the previous trading day. After five hours …

…Says a fake viral report, designed to destabilize the country ahead of 2027 polls The Presidency on Thursday dismissed a viral report that President Bola Tinubu plans to make sweeping constitutional changes to rename Nigeria the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in the North, describing the claims as false, misleading and politically motivated. In a statement, presidential …