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Month: September 2024

NCC detains 4 school proprietors over alleged book piracy worth ₦2.5m

Babatunde said that there would be no haven for dealers of pirated books within the jurisdiction under his watch. The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has detained the proprietors of four private schools in Rivers in connection with alleged book piracy. The Director of NCC, Port Harcourt Directorate, Abdul Babatunde, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday,…

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Independence Anniversary: FG declares Tuesday October 1 public holiday

Tunji-Ojo praised the patient and hardworking Nigerian men and women, adding that their sacrifices would not be in vain. The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, as a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani,…

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Lagos Chief Judge, others take action against workplace sexual harassment

Edgar emphasised that the issue of sexual relations in the workplace had rapidly escalated into a significant threat to corporate existence. The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, and some other key figures in the Nigerian corporate space will be addressing the increasing issue of sexual crimes in the workplace at a session…

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Rome wasn’t built in a day – Minister tells Nigerian youths

Olawande highlighted the importance of diligence, factualness and contributing meaningfully to the country regardless of one’s role. The Minister of State for Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, has appealed to Nigerian youths to be patient, saying “Rome was not built in a day”. Olawande made the call at a retirement dinner of Hajiya Walida Isa,…

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Vets demand sanction for owners of unvaccinated dogs

The registrar identified rabies as 100 per cent preventable and curable, adding that all hands must be on deck across all sectors to achieve its eradication by 2030. In commemoration of World Rabies Day, the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has urged the Federal and state governments to implement policies sanctioning owners of unvaccinated dogs….

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FG re-arraigns 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters on amended charge

Justice Nwite after listening to the submissions of the parties, gave the prosecution the go-ahead to read the amended charge to the defendants for them to take their plea. The Federal Government, on Friday, re-arraigned 10 persons arrested in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protest organised between Aug. 1 and Aug 10 on alleged treasonable felony….

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FG introduces new technology to improve response to fire disasters

Tunji-Ojo said that the FG had also intensified efforts towards re-enacting a legal framework that would strengthen the existing laws guiding fire service response in the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government has introduced new technology towards ensuring quick response in fire disasters across the country. Tunji-Ojo disclosed this…

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Stop playing blame game against Matawalle, ex- commissioner tells Gov Lawal

Danmalikin-Gidangoga said Lawal must collaborate with Matawalle to tackle the security challenges facing the state. Alhaji Ibrahim Danmalikin-Gidangoga, a former Zamfara Commissioner for Information, has called on Gov. Dauda Lawal to stop playing the blame game against the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle. Danmalikin-Gidangoda, therefore, urged the Governor to tackle the security…

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APC’s unity, organised structure enhancing its credibility among voters

The coalition expressed concern about the current state of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as an opposition party and its implications for Nigerian politics. The Coalition of Kaduna Political Groups says the unity and well-organised structure of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has enhanced its perception as a credible party among voters. The coalition stated…

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Nasarawa lawmaker donates 7 cars, 33 motorcycles to constituents

Ogazi also said that he did not ask anybody to campaign for him for the seat of the House of Representatives come 2027. Daniel Ogazi, member representing Kokona East Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has donated seven vehicles and 33 motorcycles to APC officials, traditional rulers and other stakeholders. Ogazi, the Chairman,…

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