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Yuletide: Patronise only recognised motor parks for travel safety- RTEAN

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A Nigerian transport authority warns that the significant safety risk of using unregistered roadside vehicles during the busy festive season far outweighs the short-term cost savings. The core directive is to exclusively use recognized motor parks, where mandatory passenger documentation provides a critical layer of security and accountability against potential criminal activity. This advisory simultaneously calls on drivers to avoid roadside pick-ups and speeding to ensure collective safety. The essential takeaway is that formal transport channels are a non-negotiable safeguard during periods of heightened travel vulnerability.

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47.1m Nigerians Free of elephantiasis, River Blindness — Minister

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Nigeria has achieved a major public health victory, successfully eliminating the need for mass drug treatment for lymphatic filariasis and river blindness for over 47 million people by exceeding its assessment targets by nearly 50%. This success was driven by a cost-effective, nationally-coordinated partnership model that replaced fragmented, expensive efforts, demonstrating a scalable blueprint for other countries. Beyond disease control, the initiative sustainably strengthened the national health system through laboratory accreditation and extensive workforce training. The project’s extension at no additional cost underscores

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Zamfara launches safe delivery initiative to boost maternal health

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Zamfara State is launching a targeted Safe Delivery Initiative to directly combat maternal and newborn mortality by upgrading delivery rooms, ensuring essential drug supplies, and deploying skilled birth attendants. This strategic intervention builds upon the state’s recent recognition as the North-West’s top performer in primary healthcare, demonstrating a model of sustained investment and focused reform. The program will begin as a pilot in four facilities with a clear roadmap for statewide expansion, leveraging partnerships to translate political commitment into tangible health system improvements. This represents a critical

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Information minister decries abandonment of FG Printing Press

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A major federal printing press project in Abuja, initiated in 2001, stands as a stark symbol of systemic government failure, with millions in imported equipment still crated and obsolete. This abandonment forces the outsourcing of sensitive government documents, incurring unnecessary costs and security risks. The minister’s assessment reveals a critical breakdown in budgetary follow-through and project oversight across successive administrations. The situation demands an urgent, top-down audit and revitalization plan to recoup the sunk investment and restore essential, secure printing capabilities for

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FG launches 1GOV digital content system at water ministry

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The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), a strategic initiative to transition from paper-based operations to a fully digital, integrated work environment. This system is designed to eliminate manual bottlenecks by automating workflows and approvals, thereby enhancing productivity, transparency, and accountability across critical national services like water supply and sanitation. As a cornerstone of the Federal Civil Service’s digitalization mandate, the ECMS aims to preserve institutional memory, reduce operational costs,

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NBA-SPIDEL donates solar-powered borehole to Uyo custodial centre

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The Nigerian Bar Association’s public interest arm has executed a high-impact intervention at the Uyo custodial centre by installing a solar-powered borehole, directly tackling chronic water scarcity through sustainable, off-grid infrastructure. This initiative demonstrates a sophisticated approach to advocacy, moving beyond traditional legal aid to address foundational human welfare needs that enable justice. By coupling this infrastructure donation with an offer of free legal services for 115 inmates, NBA-SPIDEL uniquely links immediate humanitarian relief with systemic legal support. The project sets a

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Gombe gets new police commissioner

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Gombe State welcomes a new Commissioner of Police, Umar Chuso, a seasoned officer with a diverse academic and professional background. His core strategy centers on strengthening community-based and intelligence-led policing to enhance public safety. Chuso explicitly calls for active stakeholder collaboration, emphasizing shared responsibility through information sharing and community initiatives. This appointment signals a deliberate shift towards a more participatory and preventive policing model in the state.

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Bill to upgrade Plateau Specialist Hospital to teaching hospital submitted – CMD

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A bill to upgrade Plateau Specialist Hospital to a teaching hospital has been submitted, marking a strategic move to transform it into a regional hub for advanced medical training, research, and specialized care. This transition, bolstered by recent investments in a state-of-the-art laboratory, electronic records, and international research partnerships, aims to significantly elevate healthcare quality and professional education. The upgrade demands greater staff commitment and professionalism to meet the enhanced standards of a teaching institution, positioning the hospital to better serve both the state and the

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Traffic alert: LASG issues advisory for Sunday Autofest Race

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The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary road closure for the Lagos Autofest 2025 race this Sunday, December 21st, from noon to 7:00 PM. Key affected areas include Inner Marina, Marina Road, and Kakawa Street on Lagos Island, with specific routes cordoned off. Motorists should anticipate significant delays and are advised to exercise patience, as multiple agencies will be coordinating to manage traffic flow. The core takeaway is to plan alternate routes in advance to avoid the

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