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Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has described the ongoing case between socialite, Idris Okuneye and the Federal Government, as an institutional issue facing the country. Recall that the controversial cross-dresser, popularly known as Bobrisky has been facing series of allegations, following his jail time over naira abuse. He was overheard in a leaked audio message, […]
Worried by the spate of property demolitions along the alignment of the ongoing 700-kilometer Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has called on the Federal Government and the Ministry of Works to adopt a more inclusive approach that protects the rights of property owners. Such an inclusive approach, according […]
The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of withheld salaries to the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities (NASU). This is a conciliatory step by the Federal Government in addressing long-standing salary arrears and supporting federal university staff, some of whom have embarked on strike. The announcement came from the Office of the […]
The Federal Government through its Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) has signed agreements with Airport Taxi Operators and 800 cabs for a 30% discount for passengers on the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport routes in Abuja. The taxis are to secure free of charge conversion of their vehicles to CNG fueling, which is over 70% […]
Federal government has commenced campaign against open defecation among school teachers, pupils and communities to safeguard public health and foster environmental sustainability in Kwara state. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day training programme on Campaign Against Open Defection: Sanitation and Hygiene Awareness for teachers, pupils and communities organized by the Lower Niger River […]
Ahead of the Conference of Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, ActionAid Nigeria has called on the Nigerian government to advocate for the revitalisation of the shrinking Lake Chad. The Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, speaking at a National Dialogue and Pre-COP 29 meeting organised by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) and […]