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Bill to increase retirement age, service years for health workers scales 2nd reading
A bill for an Act to make provision for Retirement Age of Health Workers in Nigeria and for Related Matters has scaled second reading in House of Representatives.
The bill which was…
NITDA, NAPTIP collaborate to tackle trafficking in persons through modern technology
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) are collaborating to curb trafficking in…
FG pledges to tackle oil spills, gas flaring in Niger Delta
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Government, have reaffirmed commitment to address oil spills and gas flaring in the Niger Delta region.
This pledge was…
Turkey Condemns Israeli Ban on UNRWA, Calls It Violation of International Law
Turkey has denounced Israel’s recent ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), describing the move as a breach of international law.…
FCT Security Arrests 34 Beggars, Scavengers in Abuja Cleanup
Security operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) arrested 15 beggars and 19 scavengers on Monday as part of a citywide operation aimed at addressing safety and sanitation…
Macron Begins Diplomatic, Business Visit to Morocco
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Rabat on Monday for a three-day official visit, marking a new chapter in Franco-Moroccan relations. Macron was greeted by King Mohammed VI, Crown…
15,000 Doctors Leave Nigeria Over Low Pay, Medical Association Reports
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kano State branch has revealed that around 15,000 doctors have left Nigeria as of 2024, citing inadequate remuneration as a key reason for the exodus.…
Nigerian Troops Crack Down on Oil Thieves, Recover Stolen Products
In a significant blow to oil thieves in the Niger Delta region, troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested several suspects and recovered large quantities of stolen products in…
Goje Family Debunks Viral Video Alleging Money-Spraying at Daughter’s Wedding
The family of Senator Danjuma Goje, former Governor of Gombe State and current Senator for Gombe Central, has refuted a viral social media video falsely claiming that money was sprayed at…
NASU, SSANU declare indefinite nationwide strike over withheld salaries
The Joint Action Committee(JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, has directed its members to proceed on a nationwide indefinite strike from Monday.
It said this followed…