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SGBV: Only 11 of over 3,000 cases prosecuted — Minister
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, says only 11 out of over 3,000 reported cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in six states have been prosecuted.
NEITI’s work improves Nigeria’s business environment ― Orji
By Obas Esiedesa The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji on Tuesday said the effort of the agency and its partner civil
Wild jubilation in Kafanchan as electricity returns after 3 months blackout
Wild jubilation erupted in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Tuesday, after power supply was restored in the area following a three-month blackout. The New Agency of
Niger governor presents appointment letter to new Emir of Kagara
Niger State Gov Sani Bello Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger, on Tuesday, presented letter of appointment to the new Emir of Kagara, Alhaji Ahmed Gunna. Sani-Bello described the emergence of
Negative sentiments persist on NGX, indices down by 0.29%
Negative sentiments persisted on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Tuesday, following profit-taking as Guinness dragged the All-Share Index lower by 0.29 per cent. Specifically, the All-Share Index closed lower by
COVID-19 vaccine: UNICEF urges Nigerians to get vaccinated
By Chioma Obinna The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Tuesday in Yola begged Nigerians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and stop spreading rumours about the vaccines. Making the plea
Breaking: Gas explosion hits Lagos
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Gas tank explosion has rocked Iyasoko street Agboju, Amuwo-Odofin Local government area of Lagos State at about 6.55 pm, on Tuesday. The Public Relations Officer, Lagos
Breaking: JAMB disowns admissions offered by UNIABUJA, others
*Accuses them of engaging in illegal admissions outside CAPS *Warns candidates against accepting offers *UNIABUJA yet to respond to allegation By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB,
Breaking: EFCC arrests Rochas Okorocha over alleged money laundering
Senator Rochas Okorocha The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Tuesday arrested the former Imo state governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, over alleged money laundering. Okorocha was arrested at his office
Insecurity: CSOs back regional security outfits as cover for defenseless Nigerians
Caution govs over abuse of operations Call for civility, sustainability By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As the activity of kidnappers, bandits, ritualists, armed robbers, cultists, unknown gunmen, and insurgents continues
