Iziaq Adekunle Salako
10 Aug
Stakeholders are in support of the move by the Federal Government to phase out the use of single use plastics across the country. However, they insist that adequate awareness is required before the full implementation of the policy to minimise job loss and ensure effective enforcement, OLUDARE RICHARDS writes. On June 25, this year, the…
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The Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has responded to concerns and misunderstandings regarding his recent interview with News Central TV. Writing on his X-handle, Obi stressed his unwavering commitment to addressing Nigeria's pressing issues, such as hunger, poverty, and insecurity, rather than engaging in political ambitions for the 2027…
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The Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF), has called for a Public Private Partnership (PPP) to sponsor Nigeria Shooters and prepare them for Olympics and Commonwealth games. Mr. Olusoja Akomu, General Secretary of NSSF, made the call at the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) on Friday in Asaba, Delta. Akomu said that it would require a…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ibrahim Mohammed, 26, wanted for allegedly stealing a car belonging to the agency. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, in a statement, said Mohammed is wanted in connection with the theft and illegal possession of the commission’s vehicle. The EFCC urged anyone with information regarding Mohammed’s whereabouts to…
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Due to the devastation and the grief caused by flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Federal Government has postponed the proposed National Council of Youth Development scheduled to hold sometimes this year indefinitely. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim who disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja said the entire youth of Nigeria…
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The SOS Children’s Village Nigeria, an NGO, has called for concerted efforts toward protecting the rights and welfare of children, and addressing all challenges affecting them. The Deputy Speaker of the SOS Youth Parliament, Favour Atulegwu, made the call at a news conference to inaugurate a campaign tagged, “Stomping for Peace”, in Abuja on Friday.…
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Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term with 84.3 percent of the votes in last week's election, according to final results announced Saturday by Omar Belhadj, president of the constitutional court. Preliminary results issued by the North African country's electoral authority ANIE on Sunday gave the incumbent nearly 95 percent of the votes,…
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A group, the Benin Development Union (BeDU), has cautioned against the use of ethnic considerations in the choice of the Vice Chancellor (VC)
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The Board of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS) and Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has approved the promotion of 20,867 officers. A statement by the board’s Secretary, Mr. Ja’afaru Ahmed, on Saturday in Abuja, said the promoted officers cut across the ranks of Inspector, Assistant…