A newly released study has revealed that women on death row in Nigeria face deep-rooted gender discrimination, with the majority suffering from poverty, limited education, and systemic injustice throughout the legal process. The research, presented on Monday at a stakeholder validation meeting in Abuja, was conducted by Hope Behind Bars Africa in collaboration with the […]
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Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa (right), and Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, during a news conference on the ongoing negotiations between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Abuja. PHOTO: NAN • NLC gives govt two-week ultimatum to implement ASUU agreements • CONUA members shun strike, […]
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Campuses comply, exams disrupted CONUA, medical, dental academics: we are not part of it The Federal Government has directed Vice-chancellors to strictly implement the ‘No work, No-pay’ policy on striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Lecturers, who are members of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA) and the National Association of […]
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By Reuben Abati Last week, October 7, the announcement was made of the exit of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 2015 – 2025, and his replacement in acting capacity by Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Chairperson of Legal Services, Clearance, and Complaints Committee (LSC &CC) – she is now likely to […]
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Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Senate and the House of Representatives have proposed that the presidential and gubernatorial elections be conducted in November 2026 as against February or March of the election year. The proposal, contained in the draft copy of various amendments being sought in the 2022 Electoral Act, sought for the […]
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Alimi By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon. Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, has denied ever being placed on administrative bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged diversion of local government funds during the Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola administration. He described the claims made by the Centre for […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on has flagged off the payment of ₦1.4 billion to pensioners who retired from the local government and primary school systems in 2014. He described the gesture as a continuation of the bulk gratuity payment initiative he introduced while serving as Deputy Governor, aimed at clearing the backlog of unpaid […]
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By; Steve Otaloro As I reflect on the future of my beloved town, Idoani, I am reminded of the ancient proverb: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Our community, blessed with immense intellectual and entrepreneurial capital, is paradoxically hindered by individualistic tendencies that threaten to undermine our collective progress. The development of Idoani demands […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and the Interior Minister, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo are united in advancing the state’s development, and the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Making this submission in a statement by its State Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Steve Otaloro, the All Progressives Congress, APC, described an alleged […]
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Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has stressed his administration’s commitment to repositioning the education sector, describing it as the most critical pillar of human development and progress. He spoke on Monday at the inauguration of the newly appointed members of the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in Akure, an event marking another milestone […]
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