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Sulaiman-Ibrahim: Women Must Be Politically and Economically Empowered to Pull Nigeria Up from Present Economic Downturn

newsnowng11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

By Emamuzo Iboma The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has said that empowering women politically and economically is the most effective path out of Nigeria’s current economic downturn. Speaking at the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Coordination Mechanism and Institutional Strengthening Meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja, jointly organized by UN Women Nigeria and…

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Edo Youths Protest Suspension Of Council Chairmen

newsnowng1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Edo Youths Protest Suspension Of Council Chairmen Tracy Ohovwore, Benin city Concerned youths of Edo state have demanded that the government and members of the House of Assembly address the unduly suspended elected council chairmen and their vices on Monday, 10, 2025, following the Letter of request of the governor, Monday Okpebholo. The Youths marched…

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Breaking : Mojisola Meranda Resigns As Speaker Lagos HoA

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Breaking : Mojisola Meranda Resigns As Speaker Lagos HoA Bianca Iboma, Lagos In a surprising turn of events, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has tendered her resignation just seven weeks after assuming office. Her resignation was officially announced during the House plenary session on Monday. Meranda, who was appointed…

Minister of Interior Decorates 22 Newly Promoted Assistant Commandant General (ACG) Calls for Renewed Vigour in Commitment to National Service

newsnowng9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

‎‎The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has charged the newly promoted 22 ACGs of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to reawaken consciousness and justify their promotion by ensuring sustained diligence, Patriotism, fairness and integrity in the discharge of their responsibility. ‎‎Speaking on behalf of the Minister, the Secretary of the Civil…

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ECOWAS Court Declares NGOs Case Inadmissible

newsnowng1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

ECOWAS Court Declares NGOs Case Inadmissible The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has declared the case of alleged human rights violations brought by two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) against Nigeria inadmissible, citing their lack of capacity to initiate a public interest lawsuit. In a judgment delivered by Hon Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma, the Court equally dismissed…

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Tinubu Convenes Urgent Closed-Door Meeting, Addresses Lagos Lawmakers Leadership Crisis

newsnowng1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Tinubu Convenes Urgent Closed-Door Meeting, Addresses Lagos Lawmakers Leadership Crisis Emamuzo Iboma, Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conducted a private meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda, and several other lawmakers from Lagos State. The meeting is focused on resolving the current leadership turmoil within the Lagos…

NAPTIP Secures Life Imprisonment for Two Abuja Security Guards Over Six-Year Abuse of Minor

newsnowng2 weeks ago05 mins

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction and life imprisonment of two security guards for the prolonged sexual abuse of a minor in Abuja, in what authorities described as a major breakthrough in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. The convicts, James Sule, 30,…

NSCDC Launches Manhunt for Killers of 8 Operatives

newsnowng9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Audi has launched a Special Intelligence Squad operations to comb the entire Edo Forest and arrest killers of eight of his men, and rescue the kidnapped Chinese expatriate. The NSCDC Operatives were ambushed last Friday night at Okpella in Etsako East…

Mustapha Rafau Appointed as Kangiwa of Adamawa Emirate

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Mustapha Rufau Appointed as Kangiwa of Adamawa Emirate In a significant development for the Adamawa Emirate, Mustapha Rufau, a distinguished businessman from a prestigious family, has been appointed as its Kangiwa. The appointment underscores his exemplary business, leadership, and community development contributions. Mustapha Rufau is renowned for his sharp business acumen and success in diverse…

Gunmen in Army Camouflage Gun Down Edo Resident, Abduct One

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By Choice Ebuwa Gunmen decked in military camouflage, suspected to be kidnappers have gun down a resident of Auchi, Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State, throwing locals into anguish. The victim’s wife, was taken into captivity by the hoodlums in the incident that occurred near Igbira Camp, near a fertiliser depot and close…