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Monthly Archives: November, 2022

NCWS embarks on nationwide advocacy on GBV, targets rural communities

The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), on Wednesday, embarked on nationwide walk advocacy to sensitise Nigerians, especially in rural areas on the effects and how to protect against Gender Based Violence (GBV).

FCT gets new night club

Tokyo Nightlife, a night club and restaurant in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would commence operations on Dec. 7, the founder, Segun Gabriel has said

FEC approves National Language Policy for primary education

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a National Language Policy for use in all primary schools across the country.

FG to deploy geospatial intelligence for national security –Surveyor General

The Federal Government says it is committed to the deployment of appropriate geospatial intelligence, and sustained security offensives against armed criminals to tackle security challenges in Nigeria.

Aregbesola inaugurates e-passport centre in Canada

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has unveiled the new enhanced Nigerian passport in Canada.

NHRC records 499 cases in 11 months in Borno –Official

The National Human Rights Commission in Borno said it recorded 499 cases of human rights abuses betwen January and November.

Kwara Govt. presents 189bn 2023 budget to house

Gov. AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara, on Wednesday, presented the 2023 Appropriation bill of N189,436,248,054.00 to the state House of Assembly for consideration and passage.

Attacks: INEC Chairman counts losses, gives way out

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says timely arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of attacks on its facilities and assets nationwide would end the trend.

Army displays indigenous drones, trackers to enhance operational efficiency

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday in Abuja displayed some security gadgets developed locally to enhance operational efficiency of troops in the fight against insecurity.

ASUU protests over unpaid salaries in UNICAL

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Calabar branch, has staged a peaceful protest to demand the payment of their eight months’ salary arrears from the Federal Government.

Appeal Court reserves judgment in N700m property taken over by Access Bank

The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by Mr Joel Chuks and his company on his N700 million property that was taken over by Access Bank due to non-payment of loan debt.

Reps seek end to importation of chemical products, move for legal backing 

The House of Representatives said it was employing legislative means to end the importation of chemical products, to develop local products for exports to other countries.

Food prices continue to rise in October – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said that prices of selected food items increased in October.

Mark mourns Unongo, describes him  a Pan- Nigerian

Former President of the Senate, David Mark has described the death of Second Republic Minister of Power and Steel ,Dr. Paul Unongo as a huge loss to the nation.

Average price of kerosene hit N1,041.05 per litre in October – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average retail price of Household Kerosene (HHK) paid by consumers in October was N1, 041.05 per litre.

FG inaugurates fish processing centre in A’Ibom

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development,  through the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), has inaugurated a fish processing centre at Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.

Conviction: Appeal Court to hear Abdulrasheed Maina’s appeal Feb.8

The Court of Appeal on Wednesday fixed Feb.8 for to hear  Abdulrasheed Maina’s appeal challenging the judgment of a trial court sentencing him to eight years imprisonment for N2 billion pension fraud

 Alleged defilement: Court admits medical director to N50m bail

An  Ikeja Sexual Offences  and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday admitted the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Femi Olaleye, charged with alleged  defilement of his 16 year-old wife’s niece to bail in the sum of N50million.

Buni urges clerics to guide, admonish political leaders

Gov. Mai-Mala Buni of Yobe has urged clerics not to relent in guiding and admonishing political leaders to discharge their responsibilities to God and the people.

Bagudu approves N30m for sports festival contingent

Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has approved the release of N30 million for the state contingent participating in the National Sports Festival.

Service Delivery: Bureau tips CAC to be among top 20 globally 

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), says the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has all it takes to be among world’s top 20 in public service delivery.

Ortom mourns Unongo, says Benue has lost a pathfinder

Gov. Samuel Ortom has expressed deep pains over the death of an elder statesman Dr Paul Unongo saying “we have lost a pathfinder and leader of an inestimable value.”

RMAFC, EFCC to strengthen collaboration

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthen its collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Reintroduction of history in schools a bold, nice move -BMO

The Federal Government’s decision to reintroduce History as a stand-alone subject in the basic education curriculum in the country is a welcome development that is expectedly receiving commendation from well-meaning Nigerians.

Sokoto DPP urges prosecutors, lawyers to utilise VAPP law in GBV cases

Hajiya Aishatu Ahmad-Kaoje, the Sokoto State Director of Public Prosecution, (DPP), has urged lawyers and prosecutors to use the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law while handling Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases in the state.
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