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Organisation advocates students cycling to school

On: May 3, 2023

By Jacinta Nwachukwu Ochenuell Mobility in partnership with Global Designing Cities Initiative has expressed concern over provision of safe walking and cycling routes for school children as such will promote healthy living among students. Mr Emmanuel John, the Executive Director of Ochenuell Mobility, expressed the concern in an interview withContinue Reading

Hajj: Prospective pilgrims get deadline to complete fare

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Religious

By Bosede Olufunmi Prospective pilgrims who made deposits for the forthcoming Hajj with Kano State Pilgrims and Welfare Board have been told to complete their payment as announced by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Abba Muhammed-Danbatta, gave the charge at aContinue Reading

HURIWA lauds FG for protecting Nigerian employees at Seplat Energy

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Taiye Agbaje The Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) has commended the Federal Government (FG) for protecting the rights and dignity of Nigerian workers at Seplat Energy PLC. HURIWA hailed the Federal Ministry of Interior for investigating and sanctioning Seplat’s Chief Executive Officer, Roger Brown, over alleged racist practices, discriminationContinue Reading

MfBs now better positioned for financial inclusion drive – NAMB

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The National Association of Microfinance Banks (NAMB) has restated the commitment of the micro lenders to intensify efforts to deepen financial inclusion. National President of the Association, Joshua Ukute, who said this in a statement on Wednesday, also said that the MfBs’ licence revocation rumour was mischievous.Continue Reading

NAF@59: 1000 Bayelsa residents benefit from NAF medical outreach

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje As part of activities to commemorate its 59th Anniversary, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday, conducted medical outreach to over 1000 women, children and elderly persons in Biseni Local Government Area of Bayelsa. The Public Relations Officer, NAF Mobility Command, Sqn.Ldr. Olayinka Lawal, made thisContinue Reading

Buhari inaugurates advanced defence communications infrastructure

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, inaugurated an advanced communication infrastructure, code maned, ‘Giwa 2 Project’ for the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project is a secured and dedicated communication domain that provides real-time audio andContinue Reading

Group cautions Niger Delta youths against violence

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: General News

By Deji Abdulwahab The Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) on Tuesday urged the youth to eschew acts capable of destroying the peace being enjoyed in the region. Its National Coordinator, Mr Abido Jator, made the call in Abuja, while pleading with the aggrieved youths to shelve their planned protest againstContinue Reading

Nigerian army moves to support FG’s food security policy

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 2, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says it has taken steps to boost poultry and other agricultural activities as part of effort to key into the Federal Government’s food security policy. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the opening ofContinue Reading

Centre for Legal Rights Advancement seeks abolition of corporal punishment

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 1, 2023

In: General News

By Ebere Agozie The Centre for Legal Rights Advancement (CLRA), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for the abolition of the practice of all forms of corporal punishment in the country. The founder of CLRA, Prof Ben Angwe, made the call in a statement in Abuja to commemorate theContinue Reading

Alleged unlawful demolition: Traders ask I-G to investigate police officers

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 1, 2023

In: General News

Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba By Taiye Agbaje Abuja Traders’ Association has asked the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Usman Baba, to order the arrest and prosecution of 30 police officers used by Urban Shelter Limited to supervise alleged illegally demolition of structures at Abuja shopping complex. The association alsoContinue Reading

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