NASS PLEDGES STIFFER LEGISLATIONS TO WIPE OUT SGBV IN NIGERIA

—as NHRC, CANs, others unveil UNSUB Platform for SGBV reporting— The National Assembly has pledged to make stiffer legislations or amend existing laws that will strengthen the fight against Sexual

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Ita Enang blasts Niger Delta state Governors for misusing the 13% derivation Funds

The Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Sen Ita Enang has blasted Governors of the Niger Delta states accusing them of misusing the 13% derivations funds to the

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Okowa tells resident doctors to Seek alternative means to strikes

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has advised Nigerian doctors to explore other ways of getting government’s attention to their needs instead of embarking on industrial strike. Okowa gave the

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60th Independence: Lagos to observe low key celebration, rolls out programs

By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos Lagos State government, on Wednesday rolled out programmes for the country’s 60th Independence anniversary celebration. The state also called for sober reflection in the face of

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Be magnanimous and graceful in victory – Okowa charges Obaseki

After emerging victorious during last Saturday’s Edo state Governorship election,Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has charged the victorious Governor Godwin Obaseki to be magnanimous and graceful in victory. Okowa gave

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Lagos gov hands over 51 GAC vehicles, eight houses to judges

…says formidable judiciary germane to delivering govt’s progs  By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos Governor Babajide on Wednesday handed over 51 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), and eight houses to judges of the

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Olam empowers smallholder farmers, gets recognition

By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos Olam has been recognised for making a difference in farmers’ lives through its Olam Direct platform at Innovation Leader’s 2020 Impact Awards. Siddharth Satpute, Group Head

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African Free Trade Agreement must be backed by adequate policies, robust implementation – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to yield expected results, same must be backed by requisite legal frameworks, right policies, and

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Fuel pump/electricity hike: NLC explains why planned nationwide protest must go on

Despite efforts by the Federal Government to make the Nigeria Labour Congress abort the planned strike or Nationwide Protest, the Labour Union has insisted that it would proceed with it

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My re-election good for regional cooperation – Obaseki

Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that his re-election will pave way for integration and consolidation in the South-South region. Obaseki stated this on Tuesday when he paid a

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