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Heap of refuse dumps at the 2nd gate entrance of Garki International Market, Abuja.   By Abigael Joshua The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has sealed up the Garki International Market in Abuja over accumulated refuse dumps that may cause an epidemic outbreak. The Director AEPB, Mr Osi Braimah, whoContinue Reading

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By Folasade Akpan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged continuous support to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in recognition of its role to development of the territory. The Minister of State for FCT, Mrs Ramatu Aliyu, gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja during the swearing inContinue Reading

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By Sumaila Ogbaje The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was on Friday gutted by fire EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement in Abuja, that the inferno affected only one of the buildings of the command. Uwujaren said that the incident, which occurredContinue Reading

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By Isaac Aregbesola The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a self-acclaimed police officer, Tijani Oluwaseun, and 42 others for alleged internet fraud activities. EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement in Abuja. He said the cybercriminals were arrested at Ijebu-Ode and Awa-Ijebu towns of Ogun, Continue Reading

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  By Temitope Ponle Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is facilitating the empowerment of women and strengthening the fight against gender-based discrimination through policies and programmes. The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Sidie Mohamed Tunis, said this at the ongoing ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA)Continue Reading

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Cross section of female parliamentarians in Abuja By Temitope Ponle Female parliamentarians have asked ECOWAS Governments for 30 per cent female representation in their various national parliaments to enhance development in the sub-region. Hon. Woraye Sarr, President, ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA), said this at ECOFEPA Town Hall meeting inContinue Reading