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Ending Child Marriage Crucial To Tackling Teenage Pregnancy – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) claims that adolescent pregnancy has major negative effects on girls and young women's physical and mental health and is a reflection of persistent "fundamental inequalities" in society. WHO, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that teenage pregnancy remained the leading cause of death for girls aged 15 to 19, which countries could help prevent by...
Journalists Decry Assault, Unlawful Arrest, Detention By Police In Ebonyi
Journalists in Ebonyi State have expressed their concern over the alleged persistent assault, unjustified arrests, and detentions carried out by the Crack Squad of the Ebonyi State Police Command. Two journalists, namely Benjamin Nworie, a state correspondent for ThisDay, and Obinna Ogbonnaya of the Leadership newspapers, have shared their experiences with the media in Abakaliki. They have also submitted a petition...
Embassy Workers Across 109 Nations Demand Pay After Six-Month Delay
A minimum of 450 embassy officers in 109 Nigerian missions abroad have not been paid for the past five to six months. The officials, serving under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are in financial distress and cannot pay rent and children’s school fees or meet other family and social obligations. The acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi...
BREAKING: Buhari Gives Six Months Ultimatum For Sale Of Forfeited Federal Assets
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the disposal of all Federal Government Forfeited Assets within the next six months. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami said this on Monday during the inauguration of a 22-member Inter-Ministerial Committee on the disposal of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s forfeited assets. “It is my pleasure to note that Mr President...
NBC Vows To Shut Broadcast Stations Airing Programmes Detrimental To Peaceful Co-existence
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has vowed to shut down broadcast stations whose activities can undermine peaceful co-existence. Its spokesman, Mr. Ekanem Antia, stated in Abuja on Friday that NBC’s Director-General, Malam Balarabe Ilelah, gave the warning at a meeting with broadcast stations on the coverage of the Feb. 25 presidential and National Assembly elections. READ ALSO: Court Grants 22-Year-Old Nursing...
Crisis Hits Nigerian Aviation Sector As Arik Airline Grounded
Following the recent grounding of all Arik Air’s fleets over $2.5 million debts, two government agencies clashed in Nigeria’s aviation sector. This comes after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo announced the grounding of all the fleet of Arik Airline. In a follow-up to the Minister’s announcement, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency explained that the Keyamo decision is...
Be Contented, Celebrate Moderately – NUJ Urges Muslim Journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council has congratulated Muslim journalists in the state for the grace to celebrate this year’s Eld-el-Kabir, urging them to celebrate moderately with the little they have This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of the Union, Rotimi Ojomoyela, and the Secretary, Kayode Babatuyi. READ ALSO: Eid-El-Kabir: Osun Police, NSCDC Assure Of...
COVID-19: No Approved Vaccine In Nigeria Yet – WHO
The World Health Organisation on Monday insisted that there was no approved vaccine in Nigeria or any part of Africa for COVID-19 saying researches are still ongoing on the deadly viral disease. WHO Immunisation Team Lead, Dr Fiona Braka, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on the efforts of the world body on the reported vaccines for the deadly virus. Braka said...
Illegal bunkering is on the increase in Delta – NPDC
Kelvin Onyekachukwu DELTA - The Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC/ND Western OML 34 AMT (Asset Management Team) has said that activities of illegal bunkers are increasing in its area of operations in Delta State. The Manager, Government, Community Relations and Security, Mr. Aiguedo Sheidu, disclosed this at a press conference in Warri. Sheidu said, locals, surveillance guards and contractors in various communities...
Nku-Worldwide Skill Acquisition Program Kicks Off Today
The long-awaited IKECHUKWU STANLEY IHEUWA NKU-WORLDWIDE Skill Acquisition Program officially begins today, December 5, 2024, and will run through January 1, 2025. This highly anticipated initiative aims to empower individuals across Umuahia South with valuable skills to drive productivity and community development. Residents of all clans in Umuahia South are encouraged to seize this opportunity by visiting the Ogechi Cares...
