Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris (Kauran Gwandu), has approved the payment of N2.185 billion in entitlements to former councillors who served between 2004 and 2024. The directive was …
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Govvernor Yusuf Clears N22bn from N48bn Backlog of Retirees’ Gratuities, Death Benefit
In a determined push to restore dignity to pensioners and families of deceased workers, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has so far settled ₦22 billion out of the inherited …
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The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has demonstrated its commitment to professional development and efficient service delivery by hosting a comprehensive one-day capacity-building training program for its entire …
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Katsina State Command, have arrested three suspected members of an interstate Human Trafficking syndicate. NAPTIP’s Chief Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, …
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The International Criminal Court on Tuesday issued arrest warrants for two senior Taliban leaders, accusing them of crimes against humanity for persecuting women and girls. Judges said there were “reasonable …
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the killing of one of its members, Bright Nda Owhor, who was reportedly murdered in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on 5 …
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Waiya Backs Women’s Political Inclusion During Advocacy Visit by ‘Reserved Seats for Women’ Movement
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to promoting gender inclusion and empowering women in governance. He made this …
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AGILE Launches School-Based Campaign to Raise Awareness on Gender-Based Violence
The Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has organized a sensitization workshop for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) clubs in 50 secondary schools across Kano State. Ten students, who …
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday received delegations from the National Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (NARPON) and retired officers under the Contributory Pension …
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Yobe Assembly Moves To Establish DEI Commission, Promote Equal Opportunity For All
The Yobe State House of Assembly is taking a bold step toward fostering fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunity with a proposed bill to establish a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) …