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FG To Establish Reporting Mechanisms For All Forms Of Violence

The Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim has said the ministry is focused on establishing the necessary reporting mechanisms and crisis management centres to help citizens recognize, report, and seek help from abuse through helplines, schoolbased programs, psycho-social support, and community sensitisation initiatives. She condemned the recent killings, sexual abuses, and violence perpetrated against...
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Group Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Berates S’East Gov

A group, American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), yesterday demanded the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu from detention. In a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu and South East governors, President Sylvester Onyia and Secretary Godson Obiagwu, aligned with Kanu’s brother Emmanuel Kanu’s position on the implementation of...
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DSS To Utilise Geospatial Intelligence To Combat Insecurity

The Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General Adeola Ajayi yesterday said the service remains resolved to deploy geospatial intelligence solutions to address national security challenges. Ajayi, represented by the Faculty Member of the National Institute for Security Studies Patrick Eneji, said this at the training on Leadership Course in Data Mining and Geospatial Intelligence in...
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Okpebholo Swears In 6 Commissioners

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo yesterday swore in six new commissioners and the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB) board. Others were the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC), Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) and State Secondary. Okpebholo urged them to help him drive development and progress in the state. He...
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Nasara Foundation Appoints Chief Executive Officer

A leading Non-Governmental Organization committed to empowering women and girls, and creating a brighter future for youths, Nasara Women Development Foundation also known as Nasara Foundation, has announced the appointment of Hajiya Bilkisu Muhammad Nasir as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead its next stage of development and growth. Founded two years ago by...
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Detty December: Lagos Generated Over $71.6m In Revenue From Events, Says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State once again proved why it is the tourism and entertainment capital of Africa with an extraordinary December 2024 season as it generated over $71.6 million in revenue across tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. During the season tagged ‘Detty December’, hotels alone accounted for over $44 million, while short-let apartments contributed over $13 million,...
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