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Yobe Creates New Ministry for Livestock Development

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. This strategic move aims to bolster the state’s agricultural sector and enhance livestock production. A statement from the Governor’s office revealed that the Secretary to the State Government, Head of Service, and Commissioner for Agriculture have been tasked…

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Relief as 1 Million Africa IDPs Get $118m Lifesaving in Funds to Tackle Mounting Challenges

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has received $118 million from the United States, through USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, to provide life-saving assistance to over 1 million displaced people in Eastern and Central Africa. The funding comes as the number of displaced people in the region has doubled over the past four years,…

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Academic and Non-Academic Staff in Bauchi Declare 2-Week Warning Strike

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Academic and Non-Academic Staff of state-owned tertiary institutions in Bauchi State has announced a two-week warning strike, set to commence on Monday, December 17th, 2024. The decision was reached after an emergency meeting held at the NUJ Press Center on Thursday, December 12th. This follows an earlier 21-day ultimatum…

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FG Spends ₦7.68Trn on Armoured Vehicles in 2023, Overshadowing Education and Health Allocations

Nigeria’s government spent a staggering ₦7.68 trillion on the importation of armored fighting vehicles and tanks in 2023, amidst escalating insecurity. At an exchange rate of $1 to ₦899.393, this translates to approximately $8.54 billion. According to data from Statisense  shared with Africa Health Report (AHR) on Friday, the massive spending far exceeds the allocations…

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Abuja Residents Struggle with Cash Shortage Ahead of Christmas

Is it low key Christmas? The signs appear to indicate low mood feeling around the country. Ordinarily, this time in December the Christmas festivities is felt as preparations towards celebrations are upbeat. It is an annual sparkle and, naturally light up the atmosphere.  The 2024 celebrations may be special for different reasons.  Umar Dalhat Muaz…

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Saint Mulumba Condemns Introduction of Sex Education in Nigeria Schools, Cautions FG against Further External Borrowing

The Knights of Saint Mulumba Nigeria (KSM) has strongly condemned the introduction of sex education in some Nigerian secondary schools, while also cautioning the federal government against further external borrowing, citing the country’s rising debt levels. This was expressed in a communique issued at the conclusion of its 45th Annual Supreme Council Convention held in…

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HURIWA Condemns Court Order on Dele Farotimi’s Book, Citing Threat to Democracy

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized a recent court order directing the seizure of Dele Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System”. HURIWA in a statement on Thursday, described the order as a stark example of anti-intellectualism and a setback for democratic ideals, likening it…

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Workshop Seeks to Improve Nutrition in Akwa Ibom State

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State are participating in a five-day workshop to adapt the National Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy, supporting community mobilization efforts under the Advancing Nutrition in Nigeria Project. The project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Helen Keller International, aims to…

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