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The prospect of Dangote Petrochemical Refinery enjoying an alleged monopoly in oil distribution in the country is a source of concern for a group the Diaspora Movement (NDM). NDM's global president, Dr. Donald Illiya, in a statement Monday from London, United Kingdom (UK), said the public faceoffs between the NNPCL and Dangote refinery are confusing,…
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The family of late Chief Stephen Babalayoriju Aruwajoye of Owo kingdom brought succour to hundreds of indigent families in the ancient town following the distribution of food items and cash gifts worth millions of naira. With the event designed to commemorate the 40th memorial anniversary of the patriarch, the family also distributed textbooks and notebooks…
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No fewer than 21,700 African women were reportedly killed by people close to them, according to a report by the United Nations (UN). A woman is killed by a partner or relative every 10 minutes worldwide in 2023, the United Nations warned Monday, stressing that femicides remained at "alarmingly high levels". Almost 85,000 women and…
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Bafarawa Foundation have commended the efforts of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf for the rehabilitation and reuniting of the 76 teenagers, who were released from detention for protesting. The two organisations made the commendation on Thursday during the official handing over of the children to their…
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In a demonstration of solidarity, hundreds of women, on Monday, gathered in Abuja to demand decisive action against the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The march was organized by UN Women in partnership with the National Assembly of Nigeria as part of activities to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based…
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The arrest of 76 Kano teenagers accused of treason felony in the wake of the End bad governance protests raised dust nationwide as the concern eventually yielded quick attention from the Federal Government. Aside the gravity of the charges, which elicited worries from citizens, especially the most of the minors could hardly understand the cause…
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Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Radda has presented a budget estimate of N682.2 billion to the State House of Assembly for the 2025 fiscal year. Tagged 'Budget of Consolidation', the fiscal estimate has an increase of N200.5 billion or 40 percent more than the N454.3 billion expenditure total for 2024. Radda said Capital Expenditure of…
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To commemorate this year's celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday led the leadership and members of the House in a walk against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The speaker was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Okezie Kalu; Majority Leader of…
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The Kano State Government has concluded plans to strengthen the state’s economy and boost Small Scale Enterprises with a N25 billion small-scale entrepreneurs support loan. With about 70 per cent of the funds allocated to entrepreneurs, the initiative is poised to promote economic growth and development in Kano State. Making this known, the Commissioner for…
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A member representing Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, Chief Emmanuel Uguru, on Monday, said that the cashless policy and e-payment introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN is hash on Nigerians, adding that urgent steps need to be taken to address the situation. In a chat with Journalists in Abakaliki, the Federal lawmaker noted the policy…
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