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Strengthen Democratic Institutions, Tackle Insecurity, Deliver Economic Justice, CAPPA Tells Government

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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on all tiers of government, electoral authorities, and political actors to take concrete steps to safeguard the country’s democracy, ensure credible elections, and address the worsening socio-economic and security crises confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued over the…

World Bank Commends ACReSAL Project for Massive Restoration of Land in Northern Nigeria

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The World Bank has commended the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project for its massive achievement in restoration of land in parts of Northern Nigeria. ACReSAL, is a World Bank approved project aimed at increasing the implementation of sustainable landscape management practices in targeted watersheds in northern Nigeria and strengthen the country’s long-term enabling…

Road Accident Claims Four in Edo

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No fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead in a motor accident that occurred along the Benin-Lagos road in Edo State. NewsNowng gathered that the accident happened on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Ovia river bridge axis of the road in Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt…

Celebration of Chinese International day in Nigeria,2025

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It is about time of the year where Chinese culture are displayed by Nigeria to learn a thing or two about other people countries.

Justice

Lagos Court Reserves Judgement in BRT Rape and Murder Case

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Lagos Court Reserves Judgment in BRT Driver’s Rape and Murder Case The Lagos State High Court, sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) annex, has reserved judgment in the trial of a Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) driver, Andrew Nice Ominikoron, who is accused of killing a fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwola, for May 2. Andrew Nice…

Court Jails Two Internet Fraudsters In Lagos

newsnowng10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of two internet fraudsters, Emmanuel Nwanze and Omogbe Aroghene Justice, before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. They were arraigned on one-count separate charge of fraudulently…

Earth Day 2026: HOMEF Calls for Urgent Climate Action as Nigeria’s Environmental Crises Deepen

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As the world marks Earth Day 2026, the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for urgent and sustained action to confront accelerating environmental degradation, warning that humanity must urgently shift from rhetoric to responsibility in addressing the climate crisis. This year’s global theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” underscores the need to speed up…

RSU to Partner NIPR Rivers on Professional Development, Interface

newsnowng10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

By Barikui Felix The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University (RSU), Nkpolu, Port Harcourt, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi says the university will partner with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Rivers state chapter in the area of Reputation Management inorder to manage its reputation better as well as improve the professional development interface between the…

World Hepatitis Day Commemoration: Edo State Govt Reiterates Commitment to Healthcare

newsnowng10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

‎By Tracy Ohovwere‎As part of activities marking the year 2025 World Hepatitis Day, the Edo State Government through its Office of the First Lady has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the well-being of residents through comprehensive health reforms, strategic policies, and innovative programmes that ensure access to quality and affordable healthcare services in the State.‎‎The…

OAU Retreat: Stakeholders Resolved To Come Together For The Institution’s Development

newsnowng12 months ago12 months ago03 mins

Stakeholders at the just-concluded four-day strategic Obafemi Awolowo University Council Management Retreat have resolved to work together and use their respective expertise to develop the institution. Rising from the retreat held from May 28 to May 31, 2025, at Ede, Osun State, the Stakeholders used the opportunity to restrategise on the challenges and opportunities confronting…