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Monthly Archives: November, 2022

Tallen solicits men’s support to end GBV, harmful practices against women, girls

Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, on Tuesday solicited for the support of men to end all forms of Violence and Harmful Practices against Women and Girls (VAWG) in the country.'

Ortom condoles Catholic community over death of priest

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has condoled the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese and the entire Catholic community in the State, over the demise of one of its foremost priests, Rev. Fr Michael Murphy.

SON reassures manufacturers, stakeholders of industrial growth, consumer safety

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has reassured stakeholders and manufacturers of the agency’s determination to ensure business and industrial growth and consumer safety and protection.

2023 polls: FIDA trains field workers on detection of violence against women

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, on Tuesday trained 23 field workers on monitoring, documenting and reportage of election incidences against women.

N2.5bn debt: Court adjourns  ABU, 110 disengaged staff report of settlement

The National Industrial Court, has fixed Jan.17 for report of settlement in the suit between Ahmadu Bello University, ( ABU), Zaria and its 110 disengaged staff members.

Police arraign 2 for armed robbery in Benue

The Police in Benue, on Tuesday arraigned John Nyitamen and Atakpa Aondohemba, at the Chief Magistrates’ Court 5, Makurdi, for alleged criminal conspiracy and armed robbery.

Yuletide: Commander urges NASS to pass VGN bill for increased security

The District Commander, Vigilance Group of Nigeria (VGN), Mr Olatokunbo Folayan, has urged residents of Ikorodu and other parts of Lagos to be security conscious during and after the yuletide.

Massive police presence prevents further COVID-19 protests in China

Police officers were deployed in large numbers in several Chinese cities on Tuesday to prevent the resurgence of protests against the Chinese government’s strict coronavirus containment measures that swept the country over the past few days.

NYSC deploys 1,250 corps members to Bauchi

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), said it had deployed 1,250 corps members for the 2022 Batch C, Stream II Orientation Course to Bauchi State.

Hajj 2023: CSO lauds Saudi Ministry of Hajj for early preparations

Independent Hajj Reporters, a civil society that reports and monitors hajj operations in Nigeria has commended the move by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to begin preparations for 2023 hajj in December.

Niger Govt to release investment compendium to attract inflows

The Niger Government will soon release a compendium of incentives for investors in the state.

Nigeria yet to achieve 70% COVID-19 immunisation coverage, says NPHCDA

Nigeria is yet to meet the year-end global target of vaccinating 70 per cent target coverage with the COVID-19 vaccines, Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Secretary of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said. 

Northern group urges continuous support for military

An advocacy group, Concerned Northerners for Peace and Development, has urged residents to continue to support ongoing military operations geared towards restoration of peace and stability in the region.

WHO recommends “mpox” as new name for monkeypox

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday recommended new name “mpox” for Moneypox in the wake of reports of racist and stigmatising language surrounding the name of the disease.

NIS hands over Libya-bound 17-yr-old-girl to NAPTIP

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has handed over to NAPTIP, a 17-year-old girl from Oyo State arrested in Kebbi while allegedly on her way to Libya.

We’re committed to providing sustainable power to Nigerians – REA Chairman

• MD Ahmad: Agency ‘ll ensure students lean in conducive environment with uninterrupted power supply• As President commissions 2.0MW Solar Hybrid Power Plant in...

Population Commission reaffirms commitment to credible, digital, reliable census

By Ikenna OsuohaAlhaji Nasir Kwarra, Executive Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), has reaffirmed the commitment of the commission to conducting qualitative, credible and reliable...

Jurists, family, friends fete Justice John Fabiyi @ 77

By Tunde Olusunle It was a Friday. The weekend was imminent and people, expectedly, were winding down after a busy week. The jum'mat service for...

Omo-Agege secures N80bn presidential approval for reconstruction of roads

Gets support of CCN/OAIC President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release N80 billion for the reconstruction of Sapele/Benin Road and the Amukpe/Agbor/Uromi Road. Deputy President of...

Daily Trust’s Hamza Idris Wins NMMA Editor Of The Year

(Daily Trust)The General Editor of Daily Trust Newspaper, Malam Hamza Idris, has won the Editor of the Year award at the prestigious Nigeria Media...

Zamfara APC urges security agencies to arrest suspected vandals of APC billboards

By Abubakar Ahmed The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara has called on security agencies in the state to arrest suspected thugs that allegedly destroyed...

Amotekun recovers Ak-47 rifles, ammunition hidden in forest in Oyo State

By Suleiman Shehu The Oyo State wing of the Southwest Security Network (Amotekun Corps) has recovered AK-47 rifles, military camouflage and other items hidden in...

Unilorin ASUU protests alleged casualisation of intellectual workers

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) chapter, on Monday protested what they called casualisation of...

CATA: Finance Minister advocates fair international tax rules

By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Finance, Budget and Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has advocated for fair international tax rules that would be for the...

Buhari charges Nigerian politicians to emulate late Saraki virtues

By Emmanuel OloniruhaPresident Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerian politicians to emulate the virtues of late Olushola Saraki, father of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki,...
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