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Kidnapping: President Tinubu Directs Immediate Rescue of Kaduna, Borno Victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security and intelligence agencies to immediately rescue the abducted victims of the Borno State and Kaduna State abductions.
The President issued the directive on Friday in a statement…
Ministry Advocates Cordial Relationship with National Assembly
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has emphasised the need for a harmonious working relationship with the National Assembly as exemplified in the oversight function of the House Committee on Defence.
According…
Gombe State Governor Pays 5.4bn Gratuity Backlog to Retirees
The Gombe State Government has begun payment of over 5,4 billion naira backlog of gratuities to over 4, 000 State and Local Government Retirees in the state.
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya promised during the flagged-off that…
Oyo State Governor Donates Buses to Tertiary Institutions
The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has donated 28 18-seater buses to tertiary institutions in the state, saying his administration will continue to give its best to the people of the state despite the challenging times.…
2024 IWD: NHRC Charges Government To Institutionalise Policies For Women’s Empowerment
As Nigeria joins the world to celebrate the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on government and other stakeholders to institutionalise policies and programmes that will…
EFCC Arrests 48 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lokoja
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 48 suspected internet fraudsters and herbalists for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence in Lokoja, Kogi…
Stakeholders Advocate for Women Inclusion in Leadership
In commemoration of the 2024 International Women's Day, IWD, stakeholders in government and the private sectors have charged women to be intentional in their quest for inclusion in leadership positions.
The call was…
Agency Collaborates to Support Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria
The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR and Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society have called for a holistic approach to explore other opportunities to support the most vulnerable and internally displaced families affected by the humanitarian crisis in…
Labour Union in Northeast Brainstorms on New Minimum Wage
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero says the current minimum wage of workers in Nigeria needs to be reviewed urgently.
Comrade Ajaere stated this at a one-day North-East public hearing…
Commonwealth Day: Nigeria Set to deepen Democracy, Cultural Diversity
The Minister of Education in Nigeria Professor Tahir Mamman has said that the 2024 Commonwealth Day will be used to promote democracy, human rights, and cultural diversities across the nation.
He stated this at a…