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The Federal High Court Abuja has adjourned the bail application of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to March 19. Justice Binta Nyako has also scheduled the long-awaited trial of the IPOB leader for March 20. A hearing notice dated February 8, 2023 fixed today for commencement of proceedings but Kanu’s…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, gave its nod for the implementation of aspects of the 2012 Stephen Oromsaye Panel Report. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this after the council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the go-ahead was given in a…
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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to stop its planned strike and dialogue with the government on their demands. NANS Senate President Akinteye Afeez in a statement said the impact of the strike on academic activities would be particularly devastating for students, who are already grappling with…
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Amid efforts to curtail food poisoning, the federal government has said it is collaborating with commodities producers at the grassroots level and being more involved in the post-harvest handlings including storage, processing, and packaging. The Registrar/CEO Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology (NiCFoST), Veronica Ezeh, expressed worry at the unprofessional practices and mismanagement of…
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Following the proposed nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the police high command has affirmed the fundamental right of all citizens of the country to engage in peaceful protest in line with extant laws. The police reiterated its commitment to ensuring the rights and freedom of protesters are protected. According to police spokesman,…
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