The Federal Government is set to repeal the 1963 Fire Service Act and replace it with new legislation that will transform the Federal Fire Service into the Federal Fire and Rescue Service.
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AI not enemy of democracy — INEC chairman
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has defended the use of artificial intelligence in election management, saying the technology is not a threat to democracy despite its potential misuse by malicious actors.
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I prayed for wisdom to lead Nigeria before 2023 election — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians, recalling that he undertook a similar spiritual exercise before the 2023 presidential election
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NLC can negotiate alone, Ajaero replies TUC president
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has insisted that the union has the authority to negotiate alone on labour matters, countering the position of his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Festus Osifo, that both labour centres must participate in such negotiations.
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NUJ demands prosecution of journalists’ attackers
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has called on the Federal Government, security agencies and other relevant institutions to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of attacks, harassment and unlawful detention of journalists in the country.
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Scholars urge Lagos mosques to improve documentation, sanitation
Islamic scholars and experts have warned that poor documentation, weak governance and inadequate sanitation threaten the sustainability of some mosques in Lagos.
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Nine dead in small plane crash near Trump’s Florida home
A Learjet plummeted into a neighbourhood in southern Florida miles from United States President Donald Trump’s resort home on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, officials said.
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N8.2bn inadequate for 30 million PWDs — Experts
Disability advocates, a journalist and a public finance analyst have described the N8.2bn allocated to issues affecting persons with disabilities in the 2026 Appropriation Act as grossly inadequate.
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El Niño: Lagos warns residents of possible extreme heat
The Lagos State Government has warned children, pregnant women, elderly persons and outdoor workers to take precautions against possible extreme heat conditions.
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Tinubu nominates six executive directors for NMDPRA, seeks Senate confirmation
President Bola Tinubu on Friday nominated six executive directors for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority