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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…
Police Arraign Hon. Alex Ikwechegh for Alleged Assault on Bolt Driver
Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a member of Nigeria's House of Representatives, has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, over an alleged assault on a Bolt driver at…
Regina Daniels Addresses Boyfriend Rumors, Reveals She Kept Virginity Until Marriage
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has clarified recent statements regarding her dating history, revealing that despite having numerous boyfriends before marriage, she maintained her…
Halima Abubakar Files N30bn Lawsuit Against AGN President Emeka Rollas Over…
Suspended Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has filed a N30 billion defamation lawsuit against Emeka Rollas, President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), following his social media…
Lagos NUJ backs Alhassan Yahya for President
The Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Saturday unanimously adopted Comrade Alhassan Yahya and Dr. Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde as sole presidential and Deputy…