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                                              President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched Power Force , a nationwide initiative aimed at training 5,000 young Nigerians to support the accelerated deployment of smart electricity meters, create employment opportunities, and strengthen Nigeria's power sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda . The programme, implemented through the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development , seeks to close the country's shortage of skilled meter installers while providing young Nigerians with technical skills, professional certification, and direct employment opportunities. Programme Targets Jobs and Improved Electricity Services According to the Presidency, the initiative is designed to: Train 5,000 young Nigerians in smart meter installation. Expand access to electricity meterin...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian journalists to prioritize national interest, factual reporting, and responsible journalism, urging the media not to become platforms for terrorists, kidnappers, or criminal groups seeking to destabilize the country. Speaking at the Inaugural State House Press Corps Dinner held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President emphasized that while freedom of expression and press freedom remain fundamental pillars of democracy, they must be exercised with professionalism, accuracy, and responsibility. "The media must choose fact over falsehood, substance over sensation, and credibility over clickbait," President Tinubu said. He warned that sensational headlines capable of promoting terrorist propaganda or spreading misinformation could undermine Nigeria's security efforts and democratic progress. Government Defends Economic and Security Reforms President Tinubu acknowledged that his administration has received bo...

  ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee under the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to accelerate the delivery of Smart Schools, Bilingual Schools and Alternative Schools across Nigeria. The initiative is aimed at ensuring that government investments in basic education translate into fully operational schools that provide quality learning outcomes for Nigerian children. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa , said the committee's success will be measured by the number of schools that become fully functional and actively educate children. He stressed that education remains a key priority under the Renewed Hope Agenda and that every intervention must produce measurable results. The Minister explained that: Smart Schools will equip students with digital and technological skills needed for the modern economy. Bilingual Schools will promote language inclusion, national integration and im...

         ABUJA, Nigeria  .  The Federal Government has introduced sweeping reductions in import duties on essential goods as part of its 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM) , aimed at reducing the cost of living, easing inflationary pressures, and stimulating economic growth. The new tariff regime, which took effect in July, reduces import duties on 127 product categories , including staple foods, passenger vehicles, industrial machinery, and electric vehicles. Among the major changes, import duty on bulk rice has been cut from 70% to 47.5% , while broken rice now attracts a 30% tariff . Duties on crude palm oil and raw cane sugar have also been lowered to reduce food production costs and improve affordability. In the transport sector, import duty on passenger vehicles has been reduced from 70% to 40% , while mass transit buses, electric vehicles (EVs), and manufacturing machinery have been granted zero import duty to encourage cleaner transpo...

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – Two police officers attached to the Aluu Divisional Police Station have been killed after unidentified gunmen attacked a security checkpoint along the Mbodo-Aluu axis of Obiri Ikwerre Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State . The attack occurred at about 9:00 p.m. while the officers were reportedly carrying out a routine stop-and-search operation. The assailants opened fire, killing the officers and triggering panic among residents and motorists in the area. Videos circulating on social media showed the slain officers lying in pools of blood while still dressed in their police uniforms, underscoring the brutality of the attack. When journalists visited the scene, residents and business owners declined to comment, citing fears over the deteriorating security situation in the area. In response to the incident, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju , visited the scene alongside members of the Command's management team...

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has renewed its commitment to tackling corruption and criminality within its ranks, following a series of high-profile cases involving officers accused of armed robbery, extortion and abuse of office. The move comes after police authorities uncovered several incidents in which serving officers allegedly used official weapons and uniforms to rob and extort members of the public, raising fresh concerns about discipline, accountability and public trust in the Force. One of the most notable cases occurred in Rivers State , where 11 police officers were linked to a robbery syndicate that allegedly abducted victims and forced them to transfer money from their bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. According to police authorities, some of the officers have been dismissed, while others remain wanted. In a separate operation in Edo State , six serving police officers and four civilian accomplices were arrested over an alleged kidnapping and exto...