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…cite child rights violations Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, former presidential candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), have strongly criticized the recent arraignment of minors allegedly involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests. Both leaders condemned what they termed the “inhumane treatment” of these young defendants. On …

IMO State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has described the death of the former president general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as a sad loss, but said his legacy lives on. In honour of his contribution to the Igbo ethnic region and Imo State, Uzodimma announced that the state’s international conference center …

THE Federal government has inaugurated the National Flood, Erosion, Drought, and Desertification Management Council (NFEDDMC), to combat the growing challenges of the environment. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, said the council would address climate-induced disasters, focusing on collaborative efforts across government agencies and regions. Speaking on Friday during the inauguration at the …

GOVERNOR Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has commented on the Federal High Court decision restricting the release of state allocations, describing it as “the least” of his problems. Addressing supporters during a special thanksgiving service organized by the state government on Wednesday, Fubara assured that his administration will continue to …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from further releasing monthly financial allocations to Rivers state government. The court held that the receipt and disbursement of monthly allocations since January this year by Governor Siminalayi Fubara was a constitutional aberration that must not …

THE member representing Jere Federal Constituency, Borno State, Hon. Ahmed Satomi has flagged off the distribution of 25kg assorted bags of wheat to about 5,600 members of his constituency. The gesture is to assist in ameliorating the current hardship faced by beneficiaries who are victims of the recent flood disaster …

THE Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities. In a resolution submitted to the APC National Secretariat and addressed to National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, the Osun APC accused Aregbesola of creating divisions within the …

Why Are These Changes Happening? CANADA is a top destination for international students and foreign workers, thanks to its high standard of living, excellent education system, and employment opportunities. However, the increasing number of temporary residents has raised concerns about the sustainability of current immigration practices. The government, led by …

THE Minister of Works, David Umahi, said the ministry has terminated several road contracts nationwide due to delays in their completion. Although he did not specify which projects were affected, Umahi confirmed that due process was followed in the terminations, many of which had been ongoing for over 20 years, …

  Gov. Douye Diri, of Bayelsa, has approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service with effect from November 1. Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as N7 billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities. This is …