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Clean Cooking Policy will create millions of jobs for youths – Minister

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal has stated that the full implementation of National Clean Cooking Policy of Nigeria will attract about 10 million direct jobs among youths, ranging from assembling of local raw materials to production and chains of distribution of clean cookstoves in addition to the carbon credit earning with the development of national carbon market framework…

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BREAKING: EndBadGovernance protesters begin ‘One-Million-Man’ protest in Abuja, Ibadan, Abeokuta, Ondo, Lagos

The EndBadGovernance protesters have commenced a one-milion-man protest march in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT in Abuja, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Lagos and Ondo. In Lagos, the protesters were sighted at the entrance of the way to the Governor’s office in Alausa. Although, there were policemen with armoured vehicles patroling the environment. The protest against hunger/hardship which began on August 1 is…

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu advocates for education to combat youth violence in Africa

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasized the critical importance of education in shaping attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors from an early age, calling for its prioritization in the fight against child and youth violence in Africa. Speaking at the launch of the #WeAreEqual campaign in Angola, organized by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD),…

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The Patriots call for referendum, new constitution, in meeting with President Tinubu

By Kunle Sanni The Patriots, a respected group of Nigerian statesmen led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku, has called on President Bola Tinubu to convene a constituent assembly aimed at drafting a new democratic and pluralistic constitution for the nation. During a meeting at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Friday, Anyaoku and his delegation presented a detailed…

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VP Shettima reaffirms FG’s commitment to youth empowerment

By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the unwavering commitment of Federal Government to youth empowerment, emphasizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s profound respect and support for Nigeria’s younger generation. During a courtesy visit on Friday by the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth wing, led by National Youth Leader Dayo Israel, Shettima highlighted the administration’s ongoing initiatives aimed at…

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Obasanjo calls for ‘Positive Reorientation’ among Nigerians 

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has called for moral rearmament and positive reorientation among Nigerians, describing the current situation in the country as sitting on a keg of gunpowder. He made the call in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital while receiving in the audience six members of the House of Representatives, and co-sponsors of the bill on a single six-year term…

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EndBadGovernance Organising Committee mourns killed protesters, calls for sack of IGP

The EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organising Committee has called for the sack of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in response to the killing of protesters. The call was made during a candlelight symposium held in honour of the victims at the Rights House in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Friday. At the candlelight symposium, a member of the committee and National Spokesperson…

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Nigeria faces economic, social strain that may spur major crisis, group warns

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and political leaders have been urged to appreciate that Nigeria faces increasing social and economic strain that raises the prospect of a major upheaval unless urgent steps are taken to stem the tide. In a statement on Friday, the Nigerian Working Group on Peace Building and Conflict Prevention said the country needs to urgently address the…

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