President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja, declared a state of emergency on food security.Tinubu also approved that all matters pertaining to food and water availability and affordability, as essential livelihood items, be included within the purview of the National Security Council.This is followed by an immediate release of fertilizers
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The Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed the case against the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.Delivering judgment, Justice Yusuf Halilu, described the EFCC’s charges of fraud and abuse of office against Okorocha as an abuse of judicial process on the
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President Bola Tinubu has celebrated wife of General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Folu Adeboye, for her Christian virtues, devotion to her husband, the church and family values on the anniversary of her birthday.Adeboye, who is reputed for her evangelical work with children, young people
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A Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, against the State Security Service, SSS.Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Kanu’s suit lacked merit and ought to be dismissed.Mr Kanu, in
Read MoreDepartment of State Services (DSS), yesterday, said it has charged former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to court, following order by an Abuja High Court. Spokesman for the secret police, Dr Peter Afunanya, said: “Sequel to an Abuja High Court order today (yesterday), July 13, 2023, DSS,
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The federal government has attributed the scourge of the large and significant percentage of preventable communicable diseases particularly in developing countries including Nigeria, to poor sanitation.It lamented that a large number of children die every year due to sanitation and hygiene enabled diseases.The permanent secretary of the ministry of Environment,
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Organised labour, yesterday, described as laughable and economic waste, the plans by the Federal Government to transfer N8,000 to 12 million poor households in the country for six months.In separate requests to the two chambers of the National Assembly, President Bola Tinubu had sought approval from the Senate and House
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The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) has mapped out strategies toward ending the disease by 2035, even as it inaugurated its new country office building in Abuja on Wednesday.TLMN national director, Dr Sunday Udo, said at the inauguration ceremony that the expansion of the mission goes beyond a bigger space to
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The victims of the June 23, 2023, devastating flood at Trademore Estate in Lugbe, Abuja, have received support from the Renewed Hope Initiative, led by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.During a brief event, the First Lady's representative and wife of the vice president, Nana Shettima, expressed her heartfelt sympathy
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Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has trained its management staff on the use and application of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011.The one-day sensitisation training was done in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice, organised to further deepen the federal government’s policy of accessibility to public records and information.According
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