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Gov Diri tasks Reps on PIB, says Niger Delta needs cleanup
Gov Diri Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa has called on members of House of Representatives to expedite action on passage of Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), as it will correct
7 years after, FCTA reintroduces controversial ‘park and pay’
By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA About seven years after it suspended its controversial ‘park and pay policy, the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has again reintroduced the policy. Acting Secretary, FCT
COVID-19: Stop spreading rumours, get vaccinated — UNICEF tells Nigerians
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerians to get vaccinated against the novel Coronavirus instead of spreading rumours about the efficacy of the vaccine which is to prevent
Police confirm abduction of 3 on Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Road
The Police Command in Oyo on Tuesday, confirmed the abduction of three persons at Onipe village, on Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Road in Oluyole Local Government Area of the State. Journalists gathered that
Reps suspend plenary for one week to honour fallen colleagues
…to hold a valedictory session for Hon. Ossy Prestige next week By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Senate and House of Representatives at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, from its 19 days
UNIOSUN rejects students below 16 years offered admission
– Offers to return fees or admission deferment By Shina Abubakar The management of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, has rejected students below 16 years earlier offered admission into the university
Ibom Deep Seaport: Hope rises as AKSG, NPA, set up implementation committee
Hope for a quick actualisation of the Ibom Deep Seaport got a boost recently following the setting up of a Joint Project Implementation Committee, by both the Nigeria Port Authority
AFAN calls for peace as Muslims embark on Ramadan Fast
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The apex body of farmers across the country, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Tuesday, called for peace as Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts across
No to wearing of hijab in Christian schools — CAN
…as a sponsor of the bill in House of Reps seeks association’s input to religious discrimination By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN have said no to a bill
Victims’ support, solution to sexual crimes — NHRC boss
Ojukwu By Tordue Salem, Abuja Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Barr. Tony Ojukwu, has advised that to address the problem of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), sufficient attention
