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Nigerian Senate Marks IWD, pledges 35% affirmative action in parliament
The Nigerian Senate, on Thursday, marked International Women’s Day (IWD) with a commitment to ensure 35 per cent affirmative action for women in parliament.
The upper chamber also pledged…
Tinubu approves employment of 774 health fellows
President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, an initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s…
Nigeria restates commitment to deepening cooperation with Ghana
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Ghana in areas of mutual interest, including trade, education, security…
Fubara assures adequate response to fire outbreak in Rivers
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quick response to fire outbreak and emergencies in the state to save lives and property.
Fubara…
UN Report Exposes Brutal Attacks on Muslims, Refugees in CAR
A United Nations report has revealed widespread human rights violations by armed groups in southeastern Central African Republic (CAR), with Muslims and Sudanese refugees among the…
Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) for six months over what it described as a “total violation” of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as…
Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, ordered a final forfeiture of the sum of 1.43 million dollars, linked to embattled former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Israel Increases Security for First Ramadan Friday Prayers in Jerusalem
Israel has intensified security measures ahead of the first Friday prayers of Ramadan in Jerusalem amid concerns over potential violence, the police announced on Thursday.…
2 Pakistanis arrested for alleged kidnap of fellow Pakistani in Lagos
Operatives of the police command in Lagos State have arrested two Pakistanis for allegedly kidnaping a fellow Pakistani in the Ikeja area of the state.
The command Spokesman,…
Pope Francis Receives Constant Oxygen Support Amid Severe Pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, is receiving near-constant supplemental oxygen as he battles severe pneumonia, sources familiar with his condition have revealed.
The pontiff requires…