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The caretaker chairman of the Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sir Tony Okocha has offered an insight as to why efforts by some stakeholders in Niger Delta to reconcile Governor Similaye Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike would not yield any result. Okocha at a press conference held at the national…
15 Sep
It is no longer speculative to say that Providence smiled on the Labour Party (LP) during Nigeria's 2023 general elections. The party, once a minor player, became a household name with the entry of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate. However, this newfound prominence has become the party's greatest challenge. Internal…
8 Sep
Some education stakeholders have advocated for urgent collaboration and policies to help reduce operational costs for private schools due to economic inflation in the country. READ ALSO:Stakeholders seek urgent investment in air pollution solutions They made the plea in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Mr…
7 Sep
As the world marked the 5th anniversary of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, stakeholders have called for investment in clean air solutions to air pollution. READ ALSO:Stakeholders seek special welfare programmes for senior citizens The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said, in a statement on Saturday, that more…
16 Aug
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged families, schools, and other stakeholders to support teenage girls who dropped out of school due to pregnancy issues, to complete their studies. READ ALSO:UNICEF urges FG to prioritise investment in edtech for youth devt Azuka Mentiki, UNICEF Education Specialist, made the call at a two-day stakeholders…
7 Aug
The Federal Government (FG) has been urged to put measures in place to reignite Nigerians zeal for whistleblowing as a means to further stem corruption. The call was made in Abuja on Tuesday by anti-graft stakeholders in a workshop for law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies on whistleblowing and whistleblower protection in Nigeria. The News Agency…
5 Mar
A coalition of APC UK stakeholders has accused one of its interim committee leaders, Tunde Doherty and his supporters of derailing peace process in a statement released by the group’s spokesperson Marcus Ayodele. Ayodele, in the statement, cautioned against actions that could compromise the ongoing peace process in the UK, saying that this alert follows…
10 Nov 2023
Hamzat Lawal, Chief Executive of Connected Development (CODE), addressed stakeholders ahead of the imminent governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa. He urged stakeholders to play their roles in ensuring a peaceful and successful electoral process. Lawal emphasized the pivotal role that civil society organizations, the media, and security agencies play in ensuring the success…
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Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has expressed satisfaction over the smooth electoral process in Saturday’s local government elections in the state. Otti spoke in an interview with newsmen after casting his vote at about 12:19 at Ahiafor Umuru-Umuehim Nvosi Polling Unit 017 in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. He also expressed satisfaction with the…
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The Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Olatubosun-Oluyede, said the Nigerian Army is committed to the training and retraining of its personnel for improved performance. The Acting COAS made this known on Saturday in Minna while speaking at the Training and Doctrine Command, Nigeria Army (TRADOC NA) Merit Award 2024. He said that…
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As the year winds down, Lagos is gearing up with a diverse lineup of events to look forward to this November. From longstanding festivals to fresh showcases and events that celebrate everything from art and literature to fashion and tech, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here are five events not to miss this month:…
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Yoruba Youth Socio-Cultural Association (YYSA), on Saturday, appealed to the Federal Government to ensure the unconditional release of minors who were arrested during the EndBadGovernance protest. The National President of YYSA, Habib Olalekan Hammed, made the call in a statement made to journalists in Ibadan. The YYSA president said the minors were ignorantly recruited as…
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The UK's battle-scarred Conservatives on Saturday elected "anti-woke" candidate Kemi Badenoch as its new head, making her the first black leader of a major UK party. The combative former equalities minister replaces Rishi Sunak and now faces the daunting task of reuniting a divided and weakened party emphatically ousted from power in July after 14…
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The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has called for continued awareness campaigns to prevent the resurgence of polio variants in Nigeria. He emphasized the need for collaboration among civil society organizations, philanthropists, and the government to tackle health challenges. Pate disclosed this in Abuja, at the symbolic polio immunization organized by…
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The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has handed over Dr Ganiyat Olawale-Popoola,a Nigerian doctor abducted in Kaduna State ten months ago, to her family. Ribadu also reunited Abdulmugniy Folaranmi, a 16-year-old 100-level student of the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, with his family. Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, a Nigerian Air Force officer, his…
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The House of Representative member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem, has empowered hundreds of his constituents with entrepreneurial skills. The empowerment programme covered a range of skills, including ICT/software applications, solar panel installations, and the use of agro products in farming. According to the lawmaker, the initiative was aimed at equipping participants…
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Taraba State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Bordiya G. Buma, has warned parents and guardians of the increased risk of polio infection for children who are not fully vaccinated. Speaking yesterday, at the flag off of the October 2024 Outbreak Response (OBR), which took place in Mayio-Gwai, Primary Health Care Center (PHCC), the commissioner emphasised that…
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Immediate past governor Tanko Almakura has commended the peaceful conduct of the state November 2 Local Government Area (LGA) election. Al-Makura gave commendation immediately after casting his vote at Lungun Wambai Polling Unit of Gayam Electoral Ward of Lafia LGA. He described the election as one of the fairest in recent times, stating that the…