Olawale Okunniyi
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The United Action Front of Civil Society (UAFCS), says the organised civil society is ready for dialogue with the Federal Government on the ongoing nationwide protest and the challenges in the country. Mr Olawale Okunniyi, Head, Coordinating Secretariat of UAFCS,who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on…
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Two Civil Society Organizations, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) and War Against Indiscipline (WAI), have called on the federal government to investigate the killings of protesters by police in Kano State. About 24 protesters were allegedly killed by the police on Saturday at Karna, Rijiyar Lemon, and Bachirawa areas in Kano. The incident…
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The Police Command in Imo has said that gunmen on Saturday night shot and killed eight community leaders in Umucheke, Onuimo Local Government Area. The Commissioner, Mr Aboki Danjuma, confirmed the incident on Sunday when he led some heads of other security agencies to the scene of the attack. Danjuma blamed the attack on suspected…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the national broadcast made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday morning, pointing out that it didn't offer solutions to the economic hardship. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku noted that the President's address "lacks credibility and fails to offer any immediate, tangible…
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Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, disclosed at the weekend that it has begun the production of silk wigs for lawyers in the country. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Olasebikan Fakolujo, who revealed that the innovation was geared towards redefining the standards of legal attire and setting a new benchmark for distinction…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs hidden in tins of Cerelac baby food at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier firm in Lagos. NDLEA's spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed on Sunday that the seized consignments included 36 parcels of cannabis, weighing 18.50 kilogrammes, destined for…
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In the hustle and bustle life we live in, it is easy to get sucked up into the daily “grind” and forget to prioritise our well-being. And if you’re looking to give your mental well-being a well-deserved boost by incorporating healthy lifestyle habits into your daily life, look no further than these eight science-based hacks…
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Purity Akuh, Female Head Coach of the Wrestling Federation of Nigeria, has said that Nigerian athletes competing for honours in the Olympics are in high spirits. “The athletes are in high spirit; they are poised to win medals at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics,” Akuh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in…
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Aviation stakeholders have asserted that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, committed a blunder by grounding Arik Air over $2.5 million, given that the Asset Management Agency (AMCON) has an interest in the acquisition of the assets of the airline. They stressed the need for the minister to stop interfering in matters…
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To accelerate development in Enugu State, the state government at the weekend approved the sum of N183bn for the construction of 141 roads across Enugu metropolis and 20 rural roads across the three senatorial zones of the state. It also approved the award of 133 more smart schools in addition to the ongoing 127 smart…
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The National Association of University Students (NAUS) Edo State Campus Monitoring Committee (CMC), on Sunday, expressed dissatisfaction with the Presidential Address on nationwide protest by President Bola Tinubu, saying it unfortunately fell short in areas critical to the student community that require immediate and comprehensive attention. Chairman of the NAUS CMC in Edo, Comrade Osahon…