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Eid-el-Fri: FG declares March 31, April 1 public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani. The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. He urged…
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NOA pledges support for NACA in HIV/AIDS awareness, stigma reduction
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in raising awareness and combating stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Speaking during a courtesy visit by NACA Director-General Dr. Temitope Ilori to NOA headquarters, NOA Director-General Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu emphasized the need for a shift in public messaging. He noted…
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Telecom experts call for urgent action to protect critical infrastructure
Key players in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry have called for urgent measures to safeguard critical infrastructure, stressing that while the Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) is important, internal challenges such as vandalism, unauthorized installations, and weak enforcement must first be addressed. Speaking at the 7th Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) in Lagos, industry leaders highlighted major threats facing…
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Oluremi Tinubu launches HIV/AIDS campaign, urges support for patients, end to stigma
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched the Free to Shine Triple Elimination Campaign in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone, urging Nigerians to support those living with HIV/AIDS and put an end to stigmatization. She emphasized that eliminating the disease by 2030 is achievable through collective efforts, awareness, and access to treatment. The campaign, an initiative of the Organization…
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Senate rejects motion to immortalize ex -NEC Chairman, Prof Nwosu
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday rejected a motion to honour the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission, who supervised the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election, late Professor Humphrey Nwosu. This occured after the lawmaker representing Abia South, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and several co-sponsors from the minority caucus, largely representing the South-East geopolitical zone, brought a motion under matters…
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House of Reps: Bill to enlist Lagos 37 LCDAs in Nigeria’s constitution scales second reading
The Bill for an Act to upgrade Lagos State’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to full-fledged Local Government Areas (LGAs) and be enlisted in the Nigerian constitution has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, which was among 42 constitutional amendment bills passed on Wednesday, aims to increase Lagos’ local government areas from 20 to 57.…
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VP Shettima urges judiciary to uphold justice, resist blackmail
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigeria’s judiciary to maintain its independence and resist blackmail, emphasizing that justice must not be compromised for selfish interests. Speaking at the inaugural Body of Benchers Annual Lecture in Abuja on Wednesday, Shettima highlighted the judiciary’s crucial role in safeguarding democracy and warned against any manipulation of the legal system.…
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FG begins payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to NYSC members
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N77,000 monthly allowance for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This is just after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme assured Nigerians that payments would be made by the end of March. Olawande clarified the necessary budgetary adjustments had been completed, allowing the…
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Senate initiates investigation into recent hike in data cost
The Senate on Wednesday mandated the Senate Committee on Communications to investigate the recent increase in the cost of data and recommend solutions for a more sustainable and business-friendly telecommunications sector. This was part of resolutions after a debate on a bill sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), which highlights the financial strain the price hike has placed…
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