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26 Sep
Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, has advocated for an immediate revision of the global action plan to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment, aligning it with contemporary realities. This appeal was made at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA:2024) and conveyed through a statement by Mrs. Grace Njoku, Head…
26 Sep
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds a significant portion of the world’s mineral reserves, including 92 per cent of global platinum, 56 percent of cobalt, and 54 per cent of manganese, yet underdevelop. The President attributed the continent’s underdevelopment to the fact that, the resources were primarily extracted and exported to foreign countries for refining…
23 Sep
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission (ICPC) have accused some lawmakers of allegedly utilising proxies to execute constituency Projects. Apart from that, the bidding process is alleged to be selective as it is only given to contractors based on their interests. This is in contrast…
15 Sep
The Kano State Government has donated N100 million to victims of the recent floods in Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the cheque was presented by information commissioner, Baba Halilu Dantiye, and his humanitarian affairs and poverty eradication counterpart, Hajiya Amina Sani, on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf. NAN reports that the…
14 Sep
Acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Umar Damagum has observed that the Edo governorship election holding on Sept. 21 will be a test for the nation’s democracy. Damagum made this observation during the grand finale campaign rally of the party in Benin. He urged security agencies to ensure professionalism and uphold justice during…
14 Sep
The US. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr. says his country wants Nigeria to have a bigger role and voice in world affairs because both countries share same values. The ambassador said he was committed to strengthening collaboration in areas old and new. Mills said this during his welcome reception hosted by the U.S.…
14 Sep
Escalating fighting between factions of one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels has left at least 15 people dead this week in a gang
13 Sep
The Federal Government says it is working to submit a backlog of reports on the rights of Nigerian Children to the United Nations and Africa Union Expert Committee on the Rights of African Children. READ ALSO:FG partners firm on geospatial business mapping Dr MacJohn Nwaobiala, Co-Chairman, National Child Rights Implementation Committee (NCRIC), disclosed this in…
12 Sep
Mr. Akinwumi Sowore, Ondo State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, says the state government has partnered with the Ondo State to construct 1,000 housing units across the state. Sowore made the disclosure on Thursday in Akure during a media parley organized by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Wale Akinlosotu, for state government officials to give…
12 Sep
The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPHARM) has called on the Federal Government to treat the availability of essential medicines as a security matter. The academy's vice president, Ifeanyi Atueyi, made this appeal during a press briefing in Lagos ahead of the academy's 10th anniversary and investiture of new fellows on September 19, 2024. Atueyi expressed…
12 Sep
The Ekiti State Government on Thursday disclosed that it has paid N71,481,380 million as compensation to farmers and other Project Affected Persons (PAPs) in 12 of the 13 roads it awarded in July. Speaking with newsmen in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) Project Coordinator, Mr Sunday Adunmo said…
12 Sep
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Government, on Thursday, said it is imperative to end open defecation in Nigeria, stating that the practice is detrimental to the health of the citizens. The Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene [WASH], UNICEF Nigeria, Jane Bevan, and the Deputy Director, 'Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet'…
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Police operatives attached to the Imo State Command have rescued four victims of kidnapping in the Umuokanne area of Ohaji Local Govt
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to be wary of counterfeit cancer treatment drugs, Phesgo, in circulation. NAFDAC alerted healthcare providers on its website after a doctor at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, raised concerns about the drug. According to the post, the product had not been…
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The Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has explained reasons for the upsurge in the price of onions and scarcity of the produce in the country. The National President of the Association, Mr. Aliyu Isah, gave the reasons in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. NAN…
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The cost of revenue collection by Nigeria’s key revenue-collecting agencies—namely the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)—has continued to rise despite improved technology that has made revenue collection easier and more efficient. The NCS receives 7 per cent of customs levies and duties, the FIRS…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has started the year with significant arrests and drug seizures across Nigeria, including the apprehension of a US-trained Nollywood filmmaker and a notorious Lagos drug kingpin. According to a statement by NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi on Sunday, operatives arrested Emeka Emmanuel Mbadiwe, a filmmaker and motivational speaker, in…
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France's Alexandre Muller lifted his first ATP Tour title by beating Kei Nishikori 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the final of the Hong Kong Open on Sunday. Muller won in 1 hour 43 minutes to end the Japanese player's bid for a first ATP Tour title in six years. Comeback King Muller became just the third…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 61-year-old wanted queen of drugs and Lagos socialite, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, popularly known as ‘Iya Ruka’ According to a statement by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, the drug lord was arrested on Wednesday, January 1, in her mansion in the…
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As the festive season winds down and routines resume, it’s easy to feel drained from the whirlwind of celebrations and obligations. Transition smoothly back into everyday life with these five practical strategies to maintain your well-being. From fun-filled parties and activities to various obligations, it’s easy to forget to include self-care in your schedule as…
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The Lagos State Government has introduced monthly landmark tours aimed at showcasing the city’s cultural heritage and boosting its tourism appeal. The tours, which will span both land and water, are part of a broader initiative to highlight Lagos's growing transportation and tourism sectors on a global scale. Idris Aregbe, Special Adviser to the Governor…
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President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to football great Lionel Messi and 18 others. The White House made this known in a post on its official X account on Saturday night, the same day Biden gave the awards. "Today, President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 great…