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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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VP Shettima commends MTN Nigeria for donation to FG’s food support programme
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded MTN Nigeria for its substantial contribution of N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme, alongside the donation of 4,600 digital devices to schools across the nation. Shettima expressed his appreciation on Friday while receiving MTN Nigeria’s Chairman, Mr. Ernest Ndukwe, during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa in…
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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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FG takes delivery of 60 locally assembled CNG hybrid buses
The Federal Government has taken delivery of 60 locally assembled Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) hybrid buses. Revealed in a post through its official X handle on Thursday, the buses were delivered by Jet Motor Company under the Presidential CNG Initiative. According to the statement, the development is in continuation of efforts to provide affordable and comfortable transport solutions for Nigerians.…
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Amnesty International condemns invasion of NLC Headquarters by security operatives
Global rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the invasion of the Abuja headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) by state-backed security operatives. A statement issued by the Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, said “the raid by security personnel Nigeria’s undermines workers’ rights to organise, bargain collectively and take industrial action”. The union said heavily armed security personnel…
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Prioritize health, safety of communities, Tinubu directs mining companies
…Orders crackdown on illegal mining By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has directed companies involved in mineral exploration to prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and the well-being of host communities. The President made this commitment on Thursday while receiving a presentation from Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja. The presentation, titled Harnessing the…
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BREAKING: Drama as Minister disrupts event, orders arrest of organiser
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has disrupted an event tagged, “Unveiling the Power of Women and Food Security,” which was held without the ministry’s approval. Kennedy-Ohanenye disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, saying the organiser has been taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) for alleged impersonation of the ministry. “There is an impersonating thing…
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NSN calls for actionable steps to create breastfeeding-friendly society
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin In commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week, the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) has urged policymakers, employers, and community leaders to take concrete actions towards fostering a breastfeeding-friendly society. In a statement, titled “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All,” NSN highlighted the critical need for comprehensive and equitable breastfeeding support to ensure better health outcomes for…
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NCAA gears up to handle real-time feedback of air travellers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced a two-day training program for its Consumer Protection Officers (CPOs) and airline staff representatives in preparation for the launch of a new consumer protection portal. The portal is set to revolutionize the handling of real-time passenger complaints against airlines in Nigeria. The training, which began on Wednesday at the NCAA corporate headquarters…
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