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Stakeholders Push for Greater Role of Women in Nigeria’s Governance and Security Content: Calls for stronger participation of women in governance and national security have gained fresh attention after stakeholders at a national summit in Abuja urged the government to take practical steps beyond policy statements. Participants at the 2026 Inclusion and National Security Summit argued that women remain underrepresented in key decision-making positions despite making up nearly half of Nigeria’s population. They said greater inclusion is necessary for more balanced and effective governance, particularly in areas related to peacebuilding and conflict prevention. Many speakers noted that women often play important roles at the community level — in education, healthcare, family welfare and local economic activities. Because of this, they possess valuable insights into how insecurity affects everyday life. Involving more women in security policy, they argued, could help shift the focus beyond...

 BREAKING NEWS: Federal Government Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Eid ul Mawlid By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria News The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to allow Nigerians to commemorate this year's Eid ul Mawlid, the celebration marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. The declaration means workers in government institutions and other establishments observing the federal holiday are expected to have Tuesday off, although essential services will continue. WHAT EID UL MAWLID MEANS Eid ul Mawlid is an important occasion observed by many Muslims around the world. It is traditionally marked through prayers, religious gatherings, lectures and other activities focused on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. In Nigeria, the occasion is observed in different ways depending on local traditions and communitie...

  Tinubu Orders Investigation Into Newly Discovered Fake Government Agency By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria News / Politics President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into a newly uncovered organisation that allegedly operated as a government agency despite not being officially authorised. President Bola Tinubu has directed relevant authorities to investigate the establishment and activities of another organisation that allegedly presented itself as a government institution. The development comes shortly after the discovery of another questionable government-linked body, increasing concerns about how individuals and organisations may have been able to operate around official government structures. According to reports, the newly identified organisation was known as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office . The organisation was reportedly headed by George Buchi Nwabueze and was operating from a government office. The lat...