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Stakeholders in Rivers State have criticized recent protests by some beneficiaries of the Farm to Future project, a youth-focused initiative of the state government, over alleged unpaid allowances and fund mismanagement.
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the escalating wave of kidnappings, killings, and violent attacks in parts of Ekiti State, particularly in the Ekiti North I (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency.
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“This estate is to be constructed in Agbowa area of Lagos State, Epe, where they can continue their fishing activities.
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This is just as he warned that individuals who aid criminal groups with information or logistics would be treated as accomplices and dealt with accordingly.
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The integrity of Nigeria’s legal regulatory framework came under intense scrutiny on Wednesday as protesters under the aegis of the Civil Society Groups for Good Governance CSGGG formally passed a vote of no confidence in the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee LPDC.
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According to the report, in spite of improvements in awareness and screening efforts, significant gaps remain in early diagnosis, service utilisation and screening coverage, particularly for non-communicable diseases among men.
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The Working People United, WoPU, has urged the Federal and State Governments to introduce urgent relief measures to cushion Nigerians against the rising cost of fuel, which has escalated sharply due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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In recent days, sections of the media have carried reports suggesting that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate (CON) may resign his position to contest for the office of Governor of Bauchi State, ahead of the 2027 elections. These reports have appeared across several platforms and have understandably generated […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has read the riot act to Nigerian political parties ahead of the 2027 general polls, warning that failure to include women in primaries will attract regulatory sanctions. Prof Joash Amupitan, the body’s chairman, made the announcement at its International Women’s Day 2026 celebration in the nation’s capital. He added […]
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By Emma Nnadozie, Mathew Johnson and Florencemary Nwabueze Activities at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex were disrupted as traders shut down the facility while protesting a proposed takeover of the market’s management by state and local government authorities. The traders said they were concerned about the implications of the planned arrangement, including possible new […]
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