Taiwo Ogunniyi The Minister of Women Affairs, Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has called for robust efforts to entrench gender equality, empower women, and promote social inclusion across Nigeria. This initiative aligns with Nigeria’s policy agenda and the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, aimed at ensuring no one is left behind. Kennedy-Ohanenye made this appeal at...
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FG Rice Inputs Intervention to Boost Production: Kwara RIFAN Coordinator
Rice farmers in Kwara State have expressed optimism that the federal government’s provision of farm inputs will significantly enhance food production in Nigeria. Mallam Muhammed Salihu, the Coordinator of the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Kwara State Chapter, made this statement during a press briefing at the distribution of inputs to about 1,500 rice...
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GENERAL AHMED APPEALS FOR MORE STAKEHOLDERS’ SUPPORT FOR NYSC*
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has appealed to stakeholders especially State Governors to upscale their statutory responsibilities to the Scheme. He said this would enhance the efforts of NYSC in contributing to national unity, youth empowerment and socio-economic development of the country. The Director General disclosed this while...
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KWSG Flags-off Distribution of 3,000 PPE To Livestock Farmers, Value Chain Operators of L-PRES Project
The Kwara State Government has flagged-off the distribution of 3,000 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to livestock farmers and value chain operators in the State. L-R: L-PRES Project Coordinator, Mr. Olusoji Oyawoye; SSA, Special Duties, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Jiddah; State Chairman, Butchers Association, Alhaji Salihu Dangote; and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Chief (Mrs.) Afolashade Oluwakemi, presenting PPE...
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Nassarawa State’s Teesha emerges 6th Sarauniya Crown Queen, wins N1m
“Black-Face, Oliver, other musicians storms Kaduna venue By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Nassarawa State indigene, Miss Tessha Ogerinya Otunsha has emerged Crown Queen of the 6th Nigerians Sarauniya Beauty Pageant showbiz held in Kaduna state, and has been awarded with N1 million star prize as overall winner of the contest. The ceremony for the presentation of...
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NEMA deliver 1,199.1MT food commodities for distribution to vulnerable persons in Kebbi State
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sustained efforts in nationwide delivery of food commodities released from the National Strategic Reserve with presentation of the items to the Kebbi State Government for distribution to vulnerable persons in the State. The State Governor, Alhaji Nasir Idris received the items on behalf of the beneficiaries in Birnin...
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CROSS-DRESSER ORDERED TO STRIP SELF: NHRC CONDEMNS DEGRADING TREATMENT IN ALL RAMIFICATIONS
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advised the security and law enforcement agencies in Nigeria to desist from subjecting citizens or other foreigners living in the country to any form of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment in the course of their investigations. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR,...
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NYSC MEMBERS LAMENT HIGH COST OF FOOD ITEMS IN CAMP
PRESS STATEMENT RE: NYSC MEMBERS LAMENT HIGH FOOD PRICES IN CAMP The attention of NYSC Management has been drawn to the publication with the above headline making the rounds on the social media. Management wishes to state that the story is nothing but a tissue of lies, intended to cause mischief, and generate traffic to...
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JUBILATIONS AS PCC RECOVERS N5.8M BENEFITS FOR 60 SACKED WORKERS
Jeffrey Adara Public Complaints Commission, the Nigerian Ombudsman, an agency of government responsible for addressing administrative injustice has once again put smiles on the faces of the aggrieved. In a complaint against Adamawa Investment & Property Development Co. Ltd. (ADIP), the Adamawa state office of the Commission was notified that approximately sixty employees had been...
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Alleged $6bn Fraud: Agunloye’s Trial Begins Feb 12
Justice J. O Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja, has slated the commencement of trial of a former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye for February 12, 2024. Agunloye is standing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on seven-count charges bordering on fraudulent award of contract and official...