Tag: education
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Governor Bassey Otu’s N987.8bn Budget: Cross River ALGON Pledges 100% Adoption Across 18 LGAs
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State chapter, has resolved to domesticate Governor Bassey Otu’s N987.8 billion 2027 Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope across the state’s 18 local government areas, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots development and ensuring coordinated implementation of government policies. The association said all 18…
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Cross River ALGON Chairman Highlights Governor Otu’s Reforms, Backs People-First Agenda
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State Chapter, Hon. Yibala Inyang, has lauded Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s leadership, citing the state’s return as an oil-producing state, proposed establishment of a state police service and renewed investment in agriculture, infrastructure and the green economy as major milestones of his…
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Senator Ubanesse Advances 774-LGA Gas Expansion Drive at ALGON Assembly
Distinguished Senator Alphonsus Ubanesse Igbeke has reiterated the importance of grassroots development, effective local government administration and clean energy expansion following his interaction with Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, at the 2026 General Assembly of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Abuja. The two leaders exchanged pleasantries on the sidelines of…
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Ahead of 2027, SEG Opens Corruption Dossier on Enugu Politicians, Aspirants
The Save Enugu Group (SEG) has unveiled plans to subject political officeholders and aspirants in Enugu State to what it described as an extensive accountability and integrity assessment ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that individuals linked to corruption or financial misconduct would face exposure and possible prosecution by anti-graft agencies. The group disclosed…
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Two Decades, One Seat: Pressure Mounts on Wase APC to Open Up Representation
Mounting agitation within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Wase Local Government Area is reshaping the party’s internal conversation on equity, access, and succession, as a coalition of stakeholders pushes for an end to what it describes as a two-decade concentration of representation in a single political stream. The pressure is being driven by a…
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Court to Hear FoI Case Against UNN Vice Chancellor, Prof Ortuanya, Over Alleged Contract Scandal
The Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to intervene in a dispute between the Citizens Right and Empowerment Advocacy Initiative (CREMA) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), along with its Vice Chancellor, Professor Simon Ortuanya. The case, filed on November 9, 2025, centers on allegations that contracts worth billions of naira were…
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Enugu CRPP Begins Holistic Review of State Governance, Applauds Governor Mbah’s Education Revolution
The Enugu State chapter of the Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has commenced a detailed sectoral review of the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, beginning with an enthusiastic commendation of his groundbreaking reforms in the education sector. In a joint statement signed by Chief Innocent Ezeoha (State Coordinator), Dr. Afam Ani (Chairman), and…
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DEPOWA College Project: A Commitment To Nation-Building, Says Minister Badaru
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has underscored that the proposed Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) College Project signifies a steadfast commitment of military and police families to nation-building. This statement was made during the ground-breaking and fundraising ceremony held in Abuja, where he commended DEPOWA for its visionary…
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Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda Lauds Federal Head of Civil Service Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack over Singapore Study Tour
The Nigerian government has taken a significant step towards reforming its civil service, aligning it with global standards, and enhancing its efficiency and innovation. A high-powered delegation, led by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, recently embarked on a four-day study tour to Singapore. The tour, which took…
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Enugu Council to Pay WAEC, NECO, NABTEB Fees for 2,400 Students
The Chairman of Enugu East Local Government of Enugu State, Beloved-Dan Anike, has announced his administration’s decision to sponsor the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC), the National Examination Council (NECO), and the National Board for Technical Education (NABTEB) fees for all Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3) students in public schools within the council…
