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Group Commends NASS For Amending Electoral Act 2022

A rights group, Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI), has commended the Nigerian National Assembly for proactively amending the Electoral Act 2022. Recall that EUYI has consistently condemned the disenfranchisement of millions of eligible voters despite the clear provisions of the law and the interpretation of Nigerian courts, urging the government to run an inclusive...
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FG Declares National Emergency On Food Security

President Bola Tinubu yesterday declared a national emergency on food security, calling for expanded irrigation infrastructure and inclusive water resource management. Tinubu, represented by the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, made the declaration while opening the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja. He urged African nations to adopt innovative...
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Nigeria reaffirms strong ties with US amid global uncertainty

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s long-standing strategic relationship with the United States, amid global uncertainty stirred by the imposition of tariffs by the US. Oduwole said this on Saturday as she received an award during the 65th anniversary of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, which also doubled...
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…As Death Toll In Fresh Attack Hits 51

The death toll yesterday’s attack on the Zike community, Kimakpa, Kwall district of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, has hit 51, with several houses razed. According to a Kwall community leader, Wakili Tongwe, the attackers invaded the village in the early hours of yesterday and shot sporadically at residents who were scampering for...
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No Vacancy In Jigawa Gov’t House, Senator Tells Gov Namadi

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Abdulhamid Malam Madori, has declared that regardless of how many people express interest in contesting for the Jigawa State governorship seat, Governor Umar Namadi is assured of a second term in office. Senator Malam Madori, who represents Jigawa North East Senatorial District, emphasized that there...
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Ogun FRSC Urges Motorist To Obey Traffic Rules

The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists piling the state to obey traffic rules and regulations in order to stay alive during the Easter celebration. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, the Ifo Unit Commander of FRSC, Mr Memee Timothy, disclosed that personnel of the Corps would...
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Enugu LG Boss Embarks On Forest Clearing

…Establish community farm protection squad…Charge rulers to stop land engagement with foreigners The Executive Chairman of Uzo-Uwani Local Goernment Area in Enugu State, Bar. Chijioke Ezugwu has embarked on a massive clearance of forests in major roads in the area to combat ambushes by kidnappers and other criminal elements. Similarly, he has established community farm...
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NCoS Debunks Poor Feeding Allegation

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Tuesday debunked the purported reports alleging that inmates were being poorly fed and dying of hunger in custodial centers across the country. Dismissing the allegation, the Service Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar, who spoke in an interview, said the reports were misleading, sensational, and grossly inaccurate. According to the...
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