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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaArmy Rescued 22 Pregnant Young Women From A Baby Factory

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 5, 2023

Troops of 14 Brigade, Ohafia have rescued 22 pregnant young women, between the ages of 20 and 25 from a baby factory operating at Umunkpeyi Nvosi in Isialangwa South local government area of Abia state. Lieutenant Innocent Omale, Public Relations Officer, 14 Brigade, Ohafia in a statement said the women were rescued during a raid carried out by the Army after an intelligence report. According to an Army spokesman, the victims were handed over to...

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National DevelopmentNewsNigeriaPoliticsGroup seeks safety infrastructure to support non-motorised transportation

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

A Non-Governmental Organisation, (NGO), the GreenLight Initiative has called on governments at various levels to provide safety infrastructure that supports the development of non-motorised transportation in Nigeria. The call was made in commemoration of this year’s Annual World Bicycle Day, designated by the United Nations to be observed every June 3, in recognition of the bicycle as a versatile, and efficient means of transportation, with numerous benefits to individuals and communities worldwide. The theme for...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsNo going back on our proposed strike, NLC vows

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

The Nigeria Labour Congress has vowed that there is no going back on its proposed industrial action on Wednesday, unless the Federal Government and by extension the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited NNPCL does the needful by returning to statusque. Benson Upah, Head of Information and Public Affairs of NLC on Sunday insisted on the position in a press statement he signed on behalf of the organisation. The workers body was reacting to a story in...

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National DevelopmentNewsNigeriaFCTA sets to develop bicycle lanes in Abuja metropolis  

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

The Federal Capital Territory Administration  (FCTA) is set to promote the development of bicycle lanes in the supply of arterial and district infrastructures across the Federal Capital City, Abuja, so as to advance the mitigation of climate change and for the comfort of cyclists, The FCT Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, provided this guarantee on Saturday, in Abuja, at the start of the 2023 World Bicycle Day, which has as its subject “Cycling – A...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsFuel Price: Civil Society Front backs nationwide strike by labour, CSOs

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 5, 2023

Following the announcement of removal of fuel subsidy and the subsequent increment in pump price of fuel by the federal government, the Labour – Civil Society Front (LCSF), an umbrella Coalition of Labour Unions, human rights organisations, Civil Society affiliates, faith-based organisations, women-led associations, indigenous bodies and youths movements in Nigeria has declared support for the Wednesday strike and mass action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Organised Civil...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Anambra, Nnewi Diocese calls for prayers

PilotnewsJune 5, 2023

Gunmen operating in Anambra State have kidnapped a priest of Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr Stanislaus Mbamara. The young Priest was kidnapped on Friday evening, while driving from Awka the state capital to Nnewi, where he serves. The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi who disclosed this through a press release called for prayers for the priest, expressing hope that he would come out safe. In a press release by the diocese, which was signed by the...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSit-At-Home: Ensure Citizens’ Safety on Mondays in Enugu CP Ammani Orders Personnel

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 5, 2023

The Commissioner of Police Enugu State Police Command, CP Ahmed Ammani has ordered the Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Commanders of PMF Squadron Bases, other Tactical and Operational Units of the Command, to deploy her personnel and all operational and intelligence resources at their disposal to ensure safety of citizens as they comply to the state government directive to resume normal activities every Monday of the week in the state. CP Ammani issued this command...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenator Ekwunife renders account of her four-yearmandate

PilotnewsJune 4, 2023

… sponsored 30 bills, 18 motions The senator representing Anambra Central in the national assembly, Senator Uche Ekwunife on Saturday gave account of her four-year stay in the Senate, to her constituents. The senator who addressed her constituents during a townhall meeting convened by her at Senator Uche Ekwunife Centre in Awka, said she is leaving the Senate as a proud politician, after performing very well. She said: “This is my fourth and last townhall...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsPWD Calls On Governor Mbah To Set Up Disability Commission In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)June 4, 2023

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, Enugu State chapter calls on Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah to set up the Enugu State Disability Commission and constitute its board so as to ensure successful implementation of the tenets of the disability law in Enugu State; over 20 States across the federation have begun the process. Persons with disabilities in Enugu State stated this in a press statement signed by Comrade Onyebuchi Mba, State Chairman JONAPWD...

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EducationNewsNigeriaFederal Government Ban Underage Children From Writing Examinations

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 4, 2023

The Federal Government has directed the National Examination Council (NECO) to ensure that birth certificates are compulsory for registration of the examination, as part of measures to prevent underage persons from registering. The government has also banned underage children from writing the National Common Entrance Examination preparatory for admission into Unity Schools across the country. David Adejo, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education gave the directive on Saturday in Abuja during monitoring the conduct of...

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