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GJF Commends AU’s Adoption Of Convention To End Violence Against Women, Girls

20.02.2025

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has commended the African Union (AU) for the adoption of the Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. This significant milestone the foundation says reaffirms Africa’s commitment to promoting gender equality and ensuring the safety and dignity of women and girls across the continent. Executive Director of the Foundation...

Court Jails 30 Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan

20.02.2025

The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured the conviction and sentence of 30 internet fraudsters before Justices Ladiran Akintola, Adebisi Adetujoye and K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan. The convicts, according to a release signed by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity of...

NAWOJ FCT Tasks Stakeholders On Increased Inclusion Of Women

20.02.2025

As global conflicts and security challenges persist, the role of women in peacebuilding and security remains more crucial than ever. Recognizing this, the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter has tasked stakeholders across various sectors to increase inclusion and active participation of women in decision-making processes related to peace and security. This was...

Kano Govt Begins Implementation Of N2.3bn Livestock Empowerment

20.02.2025

The Kano State Government has commenced the implementation of its 2nd phase of the livestock empowerment programme under the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP). Worth N2.3 billion, the empowerment programme covers the support of 671 beneficiaries with 2 bulls each, feeds for 3 months, drugs and salt lick. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and...

Kogi Varsity Shuts Down Indefinitely After Student’s Deaths

20.02.2025

The management of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State on Thursday, ordered the indefinite closure of the institution following the tragic deaths of five students in a trailer accident at Felele city centre on Monday, February 17, 2025. New Telegraph gathered that the decision also comes in the wake of a protest by students on...

Jonathan, Tinubu, Gowon Others Attend IBB’s Book Launch

20.02.2025

President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar are currently at the book launch of the former military president, Ibrahim Babangida “A Journey in Service. The launch of a memoir which is taking place in Abuja witnessed several political leaders, past, present and across the board with...

FG Slams $81.5bn Lawsuit Against Binance Over Tax, Economic Losses

20.02.2025

The Federal Government through the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) has taken legal action against leading cryptocurrency platform, Binance Holdings Limited, filing a lawsuit in the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding $81.5 billion in compensation and taxes. FIRS alleged that Binance caused significant economic losses in Nigeria by failing to comply with tax regulations...

LCCI: 33m Nigerians To Face High Level Hunger In June

20.02.2025

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said about 33 million Nigerians are at the risk of severe hunger by the middle of the current year. The Chamber, therefore, tasked the Federal Government to recognise the pivotal role of food security in national stability, urging it to adopt a multi-pronged approach to tackling...

SABER Programme: World Bank Disburses $68.36m To 28 States

20.02.2025

Transisting from States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) programme to States Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER), 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have signed the Subsidiary Loan Agreement (SLA) SABER Programme. Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, confirmed the update at the World Bank’s 2025...

Tax Reforms : FG Inaugurates Tax Appeal Commissioners

20.02.2025

The Federal Government yesterday inaugurated the newly appointed 50 Tax Appeal Commissioners, marking a progression in government’s tax reforms journey Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, performed the inauguration in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the Director of Information in the ministry, Mohammed Manga. Edun, the statement...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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