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29 Sep
A security expert, James Vandefan, has called on President Bola Tinubu to adopt both kinetic and non-kinetic security measures to reduce the escalating insecurity in the country. Vandefan, a retired senior police officer, attributed the rising cost of food and other agricultural produce in the country to high energy costs as well as compromises by…
28 Sep
Executive Director of Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), Adam Heal, has lamented that despite concerted efforts, there has been no significant improvement in addressing oil spills and pollution in the Niger Delta region over the past decade. He also stressed the need for responsible exit strategies for international oil companies planned divestment from the region. Heal…
20 Aug
Dr Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, has warned that stigma and misinformation could significantly hinder the country’s response efforts against mpox. READ ALSO:mPox: Avoid undercooked bush meat, resident doctors warn Adakole said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. He said that as Nigeria grappled with…
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Architect Ahmed Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to provide affordable housing for low-income earners across Nigeria. Dangiwa, speaking at an event commemorating the 2024 Urban October and World Habitat Day in Abuja on Thursday, emphasized the government’s focus on policies supporting lower-income individuals. The World Habitat Day…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of a N10billion Medical Relief Programme for the provision of drugs to those in need, especially those affected by the recent flood in Maiduguri, Borno State. Under the Medical Relief Programme, the sum of N5billion was released to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and…
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Ahead of Local government election in Ogun state, the Labour Party has flagged-off its campaign for Chairmanship positions and 104 Councillorship Candidates. Speaking in Abeokuta, Labour Party chairman in Ogun State, Lookman Abiodun Jagun, disclosed that the party involvement is to offer hope in place of hopelessness and progress as an alternative to retrogression. He…
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A non-governmental organisation, Better Life Restoration Initiative (BERI) has identified spousal consent, illiteracy, cultural norms, poverty, insecurity, non-compliance with the ethical conduct by health workers as a roadblocks to accessing health care facilities in Bauchi rural communities. BERI further said that gender barriers, stigma and discrimination of patients on the part of some health personnel…
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to boost electricity supply with a view to reviving the nation’s industrial revolution. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said this during a stakeholders meeting with the management of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) on Thursday in Kano. Adelabu said his mission in Kano was to…
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The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has disclosed that no fewer than 2604 road projects were inherited by the President Bola Tinubu administration. According to Umahi, who revealed that the road projects, which were in the tune of trillions of naira, fumed at contractors abandoning projects, stated that the federal government will not hesitate…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun command, has cautioned motorists against drug abuse, to prevent road traffic crashes. The state Commander of the NDLEA, Mr. Tijani Rabe, gave the advice on Thursday in Abeokuta during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Rabe said that the advice had become imperative due…
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Diri presents N689.44bn 2025 budget estimate to Bayelsa Assembly billion to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage. While presenting the appropriation bill christened, "Budget of ASSURED Prosperity," Diri stressed that implementing the 2025 budget would require some level of efficiency and synergy in government activities across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). He…
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When you think of careers, you might picture bankers, engineers, or pilots. But let’s take you on a ride into other jobs out there—some so surprising, they’ll leave you wondering how they even exist. While these roles may sound a bit odd, they each play vital part in various industries. If you’re someone who enjoys…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inaugurated its 2024 nationwide ember months sensitization campaign to reduce Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) during the end-of-year travels. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Thursday in Abuja. Mohammed emphasized on aggressive sensitization of…