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Experts call for decisive climate action as COP 29 approaches
Climate Change experts have critiqued the current structure of the Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP) saying they have continued to benefit wealthy nations and the private sector at the expense of vulnerable communities. This view was expressed by speakers at a webinar convened by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) titled “The Emission Gaps and the Road…
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Operation Fasan Yamma: NAF conducts night operations to neutralize bandits in Zamfara, Kebbi
The Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA has initiated a series of intense, independent Air Interdiction missions to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s renewed drive to eliminate all forms of criminality in the Northwestern region. A Statement by the spokeperson, air commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, said the campaign of air interdiction, nicknamed Operation FARAUTAR MUJIYA, was kickstarted with a series…
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NLC directs members to begin indefinite strike in states yet to implement minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive is part of the resolutions of the NLC after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend. “The NEC notes with deep frustration the…
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UNICEF: CSOs urge Kano govt to access Child Nutrition Fund
Kano State Government has been called upon to key into the Child Nutrition Fund by UNICEF to double its investments in nutrition commodities like Multiple Micronutrient Supplements for pregnant mothers as a way of preventing anemia. The call was made by the Civil Society scaling up Nutarian in Nigeria at a media engagement with Government Agencies and Community Development Associations.…
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Sanusi to Judges: Don’t pass judgement in favour of friends, govt
The Emir of Kano, His Highness, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, has asked Nigerian judges especially justices of the Supreme Court to administer justice with the fear of God, and remember that they are accountable to God. He gave the advise on Saturday at a public discourse in Lagos which had the theme, “Ethics, Morality And The Law”. The event was…
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Rivers crisis, a strong motivation for good governance- Fubara
The governor of Rivers State, Governor Siminlayi Fubara, said the political travail he has suffered in the last year and a half is actually God’s purpose in his life and for a new direction for the state. Instead of being weakened by the efforts of detractors hell-bent on destroying the state, the governor said he is getting stronger and more…
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Ogun LG Poll: Opposition parties on holiday- Abiodun
The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared that based on the performance of his administration in the last five years, opposition parties are clearly unpopular and invisible in the forthcoming local government election. Abiodun added that the quality of candidates the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is presenting in the election would make it the party to…
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NDLEA dismantles two major cross border drug trafficking syndicates
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its operatives have dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates. The agency said six suspected drug kingpins from Adamawa, Anambra, and Lagos states, as well as Cameroon were arrested with cocaine and opioids worth billions of naira recovered. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the…
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Recent Kebbi Attack: Bagudu gives financial support to bereaved families
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu on Saturday visited Mera in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State to console the community following a recent attack by unknown gunmen. During the visit, the Minister donated N30 million to support the affected families and aid the community’s recovery efforts. Bagudu expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the Emir of Argungu,…
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Obidient Movement restrategises ahead 2027 general elections
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Obidient Movement, a political group believed to be loyal to the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has begun to restrategise as it held a-day symposium in Anambra on Saturday. Speaking at the symposium, the National Coordinator of the Movement, Yunusa Tanko, affirmed the possibility of the Labour Party’s…
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