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India: More than 22 people dead in bus accident
More than 22 people died and another two dozen were injured when the bus they were traveling in fell into a deep gorge in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand on Monday.
The local…
Police Arrest 130 Suspects, Including 113 Foreign Nationals, Over Cybercrimes in…
The Nigerian police have apprehended 130 individuals, including 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians, for alleged involvement in cybercrimes and hacking activities that pose threats to…
President Tinubu to Swear in 7 New Ministers
President Bola Tinubu is set to swear in seven newly appointed ministers on Monday following a recent cabinet reshuffle.
The announcement was made by Bayo Onanuga, the president's…
Committee calls for construction of more dams to control flooding
The Director of Dams and Reservoirs Operations in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Ali Dala, has called for the construction of more dams to mitigate flood risks in Nigeria.
Dala…
ActionAid seeks urgent release of #EndBadGovernance protesters
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called for immediate release of 67 minors and other protesters detained by security agencies during the #EndBadGovernance protests in August.
ActionAid…
FG pledges affordable housing for low-income earners
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to provide affordable housing for low-income earners across Nigeria.
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NEC declares flooding national emergency
The National Economic Council (NEC) has declared the flooding ravaging about 34 states in the country a national emergency and major disaster.
Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra…
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…