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African Women Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) Officially Launches in Nigeria on World Cancer Day.

...Pledging to Increase Awareness and Empower Women. By: Anayo Akwitti The African Women Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) has officially announced its launch in Nigeria on World Cancer Day, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women through cancer education, early detection, and access to life-saving treatment. For over two decades, AWCAA has spearheaded more than 21 cancer awareness missions across Africa, donated mammogram machines to hospitals, and improved cancer care in countries such as Nigeria, Tanzania, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, and Sudan. […]

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NLC Demands Immediate Reinstatement of 900 Sacked Staff of KEDC

By: Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an immediate and unconditional reinstatement of over nine hundred staff of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC) recently sacked in what the Labour Centre described as an unjust and illegal manner. A statement signed by the Head of Information and Public Affairs at NLC, Benson Upah commended the protesting workers of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company for peacefully conducting their strike action in spite of repeated acts of violation […]

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Economy

Nigeria Customs, NESREA, Strengthen Collaboration on Environmental Protection

Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to ensure environmental safety, trade efficiency and regulatory compliance. Adeniyi stated this during a courtesy visit by NESREA’s management team to the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. The NCS boss described inter-agency synergy as crucial to achieving national economic and security goals. “We recognise the importance of collaboration and partnership. Many […]

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National Assembly

Speaker Abbas Emphasizes Importance Of Parliamentary Oversight of Security Agencies

Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says effective parliamentary oversight of security agencies will help to guarantee adherence to the rule of law and uphold human rights. Abbas stated this on Thursday at a two-day workshop on the development of a legislative oversight manual: security agencies as case studies, organized by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, the Speaker noted that the issue of security is paramount in their responsibilities as […]

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National Assembly

Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges President Tinubu to Facilitate Kanu’s release

Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu made the call during a press briefing at the National Assembly following the inaugural meeting of the House Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC). Commending President Tinubu for his commitment to the peace and development of the South-East, Kalu highlighted the President’s swift […]

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National Assembly

Reps To Hold Exhibition on Gender Inclusion

Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in partnership with Advocacy for Civic Engagement Centre, ElectHER and National Assembly Library will next month hold an exhibition on gender inclusion, tagged, "Art for Governance". The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Constitution Review Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this in Abuja, when he received a delegation from Albright Stonebridge Group who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Addressing the delegation, Kalu explained […]

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News

Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker, Justice Azuka, Found Dead Near Second Niger Bridge

By Sofiat Adenekan The kidnapped member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, has been found dead weeks after his abduction. Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency under the Labour Party (LP), was kidnapped at gunpoint on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for Christmas. His abduction was swift, lasting less than five minutes. Security operatives discovered his decomposing body near the Second Niger Bridge during a routine patrol. The […]

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New Permanent Secretary Assumes Office At Labour Ministry, Harps On Patriotism

By Chinedu Echianu The newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Labour and Employment, Dr. Salihu A. Usman has emphasised the importance of patriotism in driving better service delivery. Usman, who spoke in Abuja as he assumed duties in the Ministry Wednesday, said that public officials must be patriotic to effectively discharge their duties. A statement signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations at the Ministry, Patience Onuobia said the new permanent secretary stressed that dedication, sincerity of purpose, accountability, and […]

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General

NILDS DG APPLAUDS GOVERNOR ABDULRAZAQ’S TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP ON 65th BIRTHDAY

By Zainab Bakare. The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has commended Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to governance, describing his tenure as a catalyst for sustainable development in the state and across Nigeria. In a statement marking the Governor’s 65th birthday, Professor Sulaiman lauded his dedication to public service, emphasizing his efforts in fostering growth and progress. “Governor AbdulRazaq’s 65th birthday is […]

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