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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF JUSTICE REAFFIRMS STAND AGAINST TORTURE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Ministry of Justice has called on security agencies to uphold Nigeria’s obligations under international law by rejecting torture in all forms. Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mrs Beatrice Jeddy-Agba,
DEFENCE MINISTRY, WALTER REED STRENGTHEN HEALTH SECURITY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme has renewed its partnership with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research–Africa to fight HIV and strengthen Nigeria’s health security. Speaking in Abuja at
NATASHA RETURNS: SENATE UNSEALS OFFICE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Senate has reopened Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office, restoring her access to the National Assembly. This follows a court ruling that declared her six-month suspension unconstitutional. With the decision, the Kogi Central lawmaker
FIRST LADY SECURES ₦20BN FOR NATIONAL LIBRARY REVIVAL By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu announced that over ₦20.4 billion has been raised to complete the long-abandoned National Library. The funds came through the “Oluremi @65 Fund,” which closes in
CLERICS TRAINED IN KANO TO TACKLE FAKE NEWS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Religious leaders in Kano have undergone training on combating fake news and promoting media literacy. The two-day workshop, organized by Alkalanci, a Hausa-language fact-checking group, equipped clerics with skills to
GOVERNOR OTTI RESHUFFLES CABINET By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Alex Otti has reshuffled his cabinet, swearing in two new commissioners and a Special Adviser in Umuahia. Dr. Salome Obiukwu is now Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Architect Chiemela Uzoije takes over Housing,
5000 KADUNA CIVIL SERVANTS SIT FOR CBT CONFIRMATION EXAM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban About 5,000 civil servants in Kaduna State have written the 2025 Civil Service Confirmation Examination across three zonal centres—Kafanchan, Zaria, and Kaduna. Head of Service, Mrs. Jummai Bako, who
KANO JOINS NEMA, WORLD BANK PILOT PROJECT ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the World Bank, has launched a pilot programme in Kano to strengthen disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness. NEMA’s
RMAFC, AGENCIES BEGIN VERIFICATION OF DISPUTED OIL WELLS IN NIGER DELTA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says it is working with sister agencies to resolve disputes over crude oil and gas wells across oil-producing states.
NATASHA TRIAL STALLED IN ABUJA COURT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The cybercrime trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was stalled today at the Federal High Court, Abuja, after her lawyers challenged the court’s jurisdiction. The defence argued that the case