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Eno reveals lawmaker leaking Akwa Ibom …
Akwa Ibom State GovernorUmo Enosaid the Leader of the State House of Assembly, Otobong Bob, has been leaking information to him whenever state lawmakers plot a “coup” against him. Mr Enodisclosedthis on Friday during a constituency briefing organised by Mr Bob, who represents Nsit Ubium State Consti...
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Reps demand enforcement of 18-year minimum …
As part of renewed efforts to curb child marriage and protect the rights of girls across Nigeria, theHouse of Representativeson Thursday called for the enforcement of the Child Rights Act, 2003, which sets 18 years as the minimum age for marriage. The House made the call during plenary after adoptin...
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Odinkalu makes inaccurate claim over Tinubu’s …
The Presidency has rejected a claim by human rights lawyer and activist Chidi Odinkalu that President Bola Tinubu was not physically present at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja on Wednesday. Mr Odinkalu alleged that Mr Tinubu’s appearance...
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Nigerian lawmakers amend Federal Polytechnic Act, …
The Senate on Thursday amended the Federal Polytechnic Act to empower federal polytechnics to award Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Hons.) degrees in science, engineering and technology-related programmes. The amendment followed the Senate’s decision to rescind its earlier position on the Act, which...
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11th Senate: Senators declare Senate presidency …
Senators on Thursday declared their support for the return ofGodswill Akpabioas the president of the 11th Senate, which will be inaugurated in June 2027, months after the general elections. The lawmakers also expressed satisfaction with the leadership of Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and ot...
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Eno reveals lawmaker leaking Akwa Ibom Assembly’s secrets to him
UnverifiedAkwa Ibom State GovernorUmo Enosaid the Leader of the State House of Assembly, Otobong Bob,...
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Reps demand enforcement of 18-year minimum marriage age
UnverifiedAs part of renewed efforts to curb child marriage and protect the rights of girls...
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Odinkalu makes inaccurate claim over Tinubu’s APC campaign council appearance; Presidency reacts
UnverifiedThe Presidency has rejected a claim by human rights lawyer and activist Chidi Odinkalu that...
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Nigerian lawmakers amend Federal Polytechnic Act, empower polytechnics to award bachelor’s degrees
UnverifiedThe Senate on Thursday amended the Federal Polytechnic Act to empower federal polytechnics to award...
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11th Senate: Senators declare Senate presidency seat non-vacant, back Akpabio, Barau, other principal officers
UnverifiedSenators on Thursday declared their support for the return ofGodswill Akpabioas the president of the...
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93% of children affected by diphtheria outbreaks not fully vaccinated – Official
UnverifiedThe National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says about 93 per cent of children...
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NPHCDA records 45 million quarterly PHC visits, links 773,000 pregnant women to care
UnverifiedTheNational Primary Health Care Development Agency(NPHCDA) says primary healthcare visits have risen to 45 million...
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EFCC witness faults aviation ministry contracts awarded to ex-minister Hadi Sirika’s relatives, associate
UnverifiedFormer Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika awarded “questionable” contracts to his family members and a...
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EFCC arraigns three for allegedly impersonating Tunde Ednut, ₦18.2 million fraud in Abuja
UnverifiedTheEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) on Thursday arraigned Raymond Charles Yafetus, Auwal Ibrahim, and Babangida...
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How we avoid ‘groupthink’, maintain independence at MPC meetings – Cardoso
UnverifiedThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor,Olayemi Cardoso, said the bank involves independent-minded external members...
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BDC operator explains roles in payment of Yahaya Bello’s children’s dollar-priced school fees
UnverifiedA bureau de change (BDC) operator on Thursday explained his roles in the payments of...
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FG opens fresh round of terrorism suspects’ mass trials
UnverifiedThe Nigerian government has commenced a new round of mass trials of terrorism suspects at...
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Court acquits Malabu Oil, Aliyu Abubakar of OPL 245 deal charges
UnverifiedThe Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted Malabu Oil and Gas Limited,...
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NCDs fastest-growing disease burden in Nigeria — Official
UnverifiedThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, says Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have...
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Opposition parties backing Tinubu remind us of Abacha’s ‘leprous fingers’ transition — Duke
UnverifiedFormer Governor of Cross River State and presidential candidate for thePeoples Redemption Partyin the 2027...
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FG ‘revitalises’ 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services
UnverifiedThe federal government says it has revitalised 4,434 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) nationwide, to expand...
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NBA probes Imo govt’s ‘N100 million gift’ to Owerri branch
UnverifiedThe President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has set up a three-member...
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FG approves N15bn for 2026 Safe Schools programme
UnverifiedThe federal government has approved N15 billion for the implementation of the Safe Schools programme...
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70% of terrorists destabilising Nigeria are foreigners – Akpabio
UnverifiedThePresident of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, says more than 70 per cent of those destabilising...
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CAF sends 15-man team to Nigeria for final inspection ahead of General Assembly, awards
UnverifiedThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) will send a 15-member delegation to Nigeria on Friday...
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