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CEE-HOPE tasks National Assembly on domestic workers’ bill
Daniel Kanu CEE-HOPE, a non-governmental organisation committed to the protection of rights of women and children, has called for the inclusion of domestic workers in the minimum wage bill package. The group harped on the rights of domestic workers in the country to unionise, and be treated with dignity. Betty Abah, women and children’s rights …
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FG begins work on Abuja-Kano highway
From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has commenced work on dualisation of the uncompleted sections of the 375.9 kilometer Abuja to Kano Highway in North West geo-political zone of the country. Minister of Works, Senator Nweze David Umahi, stated this during the flag-off of the completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria -Kano highway and the site handover …
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Beware of political jobbers, fake supporters, Ndume warns Tinubu
From Fred Itua, Abuja Senator representing Southern Borno District in the National Assembly, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to beware of political liabilities, who masquerade as political supporters. Referring to Daniel Bwala, a former critic of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ndume said he can only be a political …
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NiDCOM honours 24 outstanding individuals at 2024 national Diaspora award
By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye The National Diaspora Merit Award (NDMA) 2024, hosted by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Friday honoured 24 individuals from various fields for their contributions to national development. The awardees were recognised in 13 categories, including Agriculture, Education, Engineering, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Medicine and Healthcare, Leadership, Media and …
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Firm boosts heath sector with safety training for experts
By Cosmas Omegoh Healthcare technology company Emergency Response Africa (ERA), will be organising First Aid and CPR Training programme programme aimed at boosting community safety in the country. This programme, Sunday Sun learnt, was an integral part of ERA’s ongoing efforts to equip individuals and corporate organisations with essential life-saving skills for effective emergency response. …
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Otti, TA Orji, Ganduje, Okonkwo, PANDEF, others eulogise Iwuanyanwu
By Cosmas Omegoh (Lagos) Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Governor Alex Otti, former governor of the state, Senator Theodore Orji and Senator Nkechi Nwaogu have mourned the demise of President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Governor Otti in a statement said he received the death of Iwuanyanwu with shock and heavy heart. …
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Protests: Deputy Senate President appeals to promoters
From Fred Itua, Abuja Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has appealed to the organisers of the planned nationwide protest to reconsider their decision and shelve the idea so that the fragile peace in the country would not be disrupted. Senator Barau, the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said President …
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Road Safety: PLWDs laud Uzodimma, FRSC for inclusivity initiatives
By Enyeribe Ejiogu People living with disabilities, PLWDs, have commended the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma and the Federal Road Safety Commission for their collaboration on inclusivity initiatives mainstreaming them into official activities with attendant benefits. The group gave the commendation at a one-day road safety sensitisation seminar organized by the RS9.41 Unit …
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Tinubu under pressure to reshuffle cabinet
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Youths Consultative Movement (CNYCM) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reassess his cabinet and inject action-oriented ministers who can drive meaningful change. This is even as it specifically identified Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, Nyesom Wike, and David Umahi as “cabinet champions” whose performances have been impressive. CNYCM …
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Ifeanyi Ubah: Tinubu, Obi, Akpabio, Jibrin, Kalu, Govs, others mourn, eulogise late senator
By Desmond Mgboh (Kano), Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Fred Itua, Idu Jude (Abuja), Emmanuel Uzor (Awka), Lukman Olabiyi (Lagos), David Onwuchekwa (Nnewi) Expressions of shock, empathy and sadness have continued to pour in like water from a broken dame ever since news of the sudden demise of Senator Ifeanyi Uba hit the internet and the wire services. Senator Ubah …
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In Government, Size Matters
Any government can easily undermine its credibility if it sends mixed signals on essential policy issues or initiatives, flip-flop from one policy or strategic direction to another, and turn essential socioeconomic frameworks into a yo-yo game. The outcome and resultant consequences have been consistent: a total erosion of integrity and trust in the government. This…
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IMF Reviewing Concessional Lending Instrument For Nigeria, Others
…Seeks people-focused fiscal policies As the global economic community strives to close the gap of inequality among countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has, once more, reminded leaders of the need to fight against poverty by offering necessary measures to stem the menace. In a blog released over the weekend by the Managing Director of…
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Hunger: Sokoto Begins Distribution Of Fertiliser
The Sokoto State Government has commenced the distribu – tion of fertiliser reportedly worth N4.7 billion to boost farming in the 23 local government areas. Governor Ahmed Aliyu praised President Bola Tinubu for donating commodities to the state. The governor said plans were on to revive irrigation sites, adding that N10 billion would be spent…
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Otu Signs N437bn 2024 Revised Budget
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Out, has signed the 2024 supplementary budget into law. The supplementary budget sum of N141 billion added to the budget envelope of N296 billion brings the revised budget to N437 billion. Otu said during the budget signing the Supplementary Appropriation Law was a “significant milestone in our commitment to the…
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Adegbonmire Rejects Abolarin’s Appointment As Ondo PCC Rep
Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire has rejected the appointment of Oladeinde Abolarin as the representative of Ondo State in the Public Complaints Commission. The Senate Committee on Human Rights and Legal Matters Chairman described the appointment as “a clear case of misrepresentation and a violation of the principles of fair representation”. In a letter of protest addressed…
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Protest Against Your Govs, Bayelsa LP Chief Tells Nigerians
The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 Bayelsa State governorship election Udengs Eradiri has advised Nigerians to direct their anger against their governors and local government chairmen. The former Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide President said it was unfair and premature to protest against President Bola Tinubu, stating that the protest was…
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Paris 2024: S’Falcons Lose 1-0 To Spain
The Super Falcons of Nigeria were defeated 1-0 by Spain in their second match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Alexia Patellas scored a superb free-kick for Spain in a keenly contested Group C encounter in Nantes on Sunday. Nigeria sat back allowing La Roja to dominate possession early in the game. The world champions, however,…
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GETAccelerated Startup Opens Applications For Cohort Three
The Grooming Endowment Trust (GET), in partnership with Kick-off Africa, have announced the launch of the third GETAccelerated programme, dedicated to nurturing innovation and driving economic growth within Nigeria. Building upon the success of the previous two cohorts, which supported 20 startups with over N150 million in funding and resources, this year’s programme aims to…
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How Justice Gbolagunte Planned Own Funeral – Revd Oyedemi
The Pastor of New Reservation Area Baptist Church, Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State, Rev. Kayode Oyedemi, on Friday disclosed that late Justice Adegboye Ayinla Gbolagunte of the Oyo State Judiciary knew he would die and so had planned his funeral by choosing the cemetery his remains would be buried, and had paid for his vault. He…
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Law Professor Bags International Justice Award
An international Law Professor and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Professor Damilola Sunday Olawuyi (SAN), has been awarded the 2024 Weeramantry International Justice Award in recognition of his commitment to international law, peace and sustainable development. Recall that the Weeramantry International Justice Award is granted to “distinguished senior-level jurists whose…
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