Emem Okon
24 Dec 2023
Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre has called for a stronger partnership with the media to strengthen the fight against rape and harassment of women in rural communities.
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The road component of the Murtala Muhammed Unity Road project in Ilorin will be opened for public use on Saturday. Kwara Commissioner for Works and Transport, Abdulquawiy Olododo, disclosed this on Friday during an inspection of the project. Expressing satisfaction with the progress on the job, the commissioner confirmed the bridge itself would, however, remain…
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Friday, criticized the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for its recently released Crime Experienced and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024, describing it as misleading, fabricated, and politically motivated. NBS recently released a report titled, 'Crime Experienced and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024,' claiming that between May 2023 and…
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The Zone 2 Police Command in Lagos has detained an impostor Police officer over his alleged attempt to secure bail for two detained international fraudsters. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, Mr Adegoke Fayoade confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. NAN recalls that the zonal command…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom WikeThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a two-week ultimatum to the 762 landowners in Maitama II District, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, to settle their outstanding payments for Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O). The landowners have until 3 January 2025 to comply, or their…
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The Federal Government has taken a decisive step toward enhancing food production and agricultural transformation in Nigeria by commissioning a fleet of tractors and harvesters in Kano. In a statement by Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan, Director of Information and Public Relations on Friday, the government highlighted its unwavering commitment to advancing the agricultural sector as a…
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Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said Friday he was "proud" of his actions as he awaited the verdict in his long-running trial for blocking a migrant rescue ship at sea, for which he risks six years in jail. The far-right leader denies charges of abuse of office and the deprivation of liberty of 147…
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The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has expressed the ministry’s commitment to revive sports in tertiary institutions as part of efforts to foster national unity. Alausa made the statement in Abuja on Friday while receiving awards from the ministry’s sports club following the 43rd edition of the Annual Public Service Games. The awards presented…
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US lawmakers raced Friday to prevent a government shutdown due to bite within hours, after Donald Trump and Elon Musk sabotaged a bipartisan agreement that would have kept the lights on well beyond Christmas. With government funding running out at midnight, the Republican-led House of Representatives needs to come up with a short-term fix to…
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The Federal Government has commenced wheat cultivation in Adamawa, targeting 12,000 farmers under its National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP) programme this dry season. Mr Salihu Jenenso, the NAGS-AP’s state Coordinator, made this known during a media tour at Kapo, one of the farming communities in Fufore Local Government Area of Yola. Jenenso said…
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The Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas, and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCONYCN) on Friday praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), led by Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for surpassing the two million barrels per day (mbd) oil production milestone and implementing policies that promote accountability and resource efficiency. It also reaffirmed the…