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Group Condemns Natasha Akpoti’s Outburst, Calls For Her Suspension

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A Pan-African women’s advocacy group, Africa Arise for Change Network, has criticised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her recent altercation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing her behaviour as “disgraceful” and “unbefitting of a public officeholder”. In a statement issued on Friday by Patricia Idoko, the country representative of the organisation, the group said Akpoti’s actions on the Senate floor during Thursday’s plenary session undermined the principles of leadership and decorum expected of women in governance. The controversy erupted after Akpoti reportedly defied a directive from the Senate Chief Whip regarding seat reassignments, following the defection of two senators.  While others complied, the Kogi senator allegedly refused to vacate her previous seat, leading to an exchange with the Senate President. According to Africa Arise for Change Network, her conduct, which included raised voices and aggressive gestures, was a violation of Senate ...
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Retired Police Officers Decry Pension Challenges As Seven Die In One Week, Plan Protest At National Assembly

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Kaduna State Chapter of Retired Police Officers has  said that  seven of its members were buried within one week due to severe poverty attributed to their Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The Chairman of the Retirees Kaduna State Chapter, CSP Mannir Lawal Zaria (rtd), made this known in a statement   issued to journalists, shortly after their monthly general meeting held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Kaduna. The retirees are urging the passage of two bills currently pending at the National Assembly.  These bills seek to exclude the Nigeria Police from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and also  establish the Nigeria Police Pension Board. CSP Mannir Lawal Zaria announced that the union plans to stage a peaceful protest at the National Assembly in Abuja next Tuesday.  According to him, the protest is intended to press for their demands for their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme and their reinstatement under the Defined Ben...
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Seme Customs Area Command Strengthens Stakeholder Relations For Enhanced Security And Trade

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  In a strategic move to strengthen collaboration and enhance operational efficiency, the Customs Area Controller of Seme Area Command, Comptroller Benedict Oramalugo, PhD, has embarked on a series of courtesy visits to key traditional leaders and security agencies in Badagry, Lagos State. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer  Seme Area Command, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Isah Sulaiman on behalf of the Customs Area Controller, dated  February  20, 2025, said that  the visit, which took place between 19 and 20 February  2025,  emphasised  the Command’s unwavering commitment to promoting strong relationships with stakeholders, reinforcing security measures and promoting seamless trade facilitation in the region. During the engagement, Comptroller Oramalugo paid homage to the Oba Akran of Badagry and the Oba of Iberoko, acknowledging the crucial role of traditional institutions in maintaining peace and stability. He re...
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Zamfara Market Explosion: NEMA Deploys Rescue Team

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has swiftly responded to the explosion incident that occurred at a popular market in Talata Mafara, Zamfara on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Gusau on Thursday by the Head of Sokoto Operations Office of the agency, Mr Aliyu Kafindangi. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the afternoon, while activities of the were ongoing. "Following incident, NEMA's  Director General Mrs. Zubaida Umar activated it's Sokoto Operations Office that deployed a rescue team that responded the situation. "Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion resulted in the immediate loss of three lives and injured around 50 individuals. The explosion triggered a subsequent fire that destroyed numerous shops and market stalls," the statement said. The statement further said that among the injured, 46 people have been admitted to Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto where they are receiving treat...
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FG, Gates Foundation Commend Gombe Governor For Increasing Healthcare Budget, Revitalizing PHCs

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*Governor Inuwa Yahaya assures of improved partnership to achieve better health outcomes The Federal Government and Gates Foundation have commended Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, for his administration's commitment to strengthening the healthcare system, particularly in increasing the healthcare budgetary allocation and revitalizing Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and other public healthcare facilities in the state. This was made  known in a statement signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs) Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, dated Thursday February 20, 2025. The commendation was given during a courtesy call jointly paid by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate and the  President, Global Development of Gates Foundation as part of their 1-day working visit to Gombe state. The team was in Gombe in continuation of its engagement with Governors and other stakeholders following the adoption ...
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Prof Abubakar Sani Sambo To Speak At ABU Public Lecture On Energy Security, Sustainable Development

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Former Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Prof. Abubakar Sani Sambo, will give a lecture on energy security and sustainable development at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on Tuesday February 25, 2025. This was made known in a statement made available by the Public Affairs Directorate, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria on  Thursday February 20, 2025. It said that the public lecture, titled,  “Energy Security and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Way Forward for the State Governments,” is put together by the Academy of Natural Science and Engineering in Nigeria (ANSEN) in collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University. The event, which will take place by 2:30pm prompt at Yusufu Bala Usman Hall, ABU Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria, is to be chaired by Prof. Salihu Mustapha, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Academy of Natural Science and Engineering in Nigeria (ANSEN). Sambo, an ABU-trained engineer and a Professor of Mechan...
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300,000 Vulnerable Households To Benefit From Senator Yari’s Ramadan Welfare Package

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Senator Abdul’aziz Yari  has concluded arrangements for the 2025 annual Ramadan welfare for over 300,000 vulnerable households. The Chairman, Publicity Committee of Sen. Yari’s Political Organization, Alhaji Ibrahim Danmadami, disclosed this to newsmen when he paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Gusau on Wednesday. Yari, the former governor of the state is representing Zamfara West Senatorial District in the National Assembly. Danmadami a former Chairman of Zamfara NUJ Council and former State Commissioner of Information, noted that the gesture is targeting to feed a total of 300,000 vulnerable and less-privileged households across the 14 local government areas of the state. “This year’s package is greater than that of last year, which benefited 250,000  households across the state. “The food items comprise assorted grains and other essential commodities. “As I am speaking now, all the beneficiaries have already been identified by the...
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