Category: News
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WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR: KADUNA GROUP CALLS FOR STRONGER ACTION AGAINST CHILD EXPLOITATION
The Kaduna Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Support Working Group has called for renewed commitment and stronger enforcement of laws to eliminate child labour and protect children from exploitation. The Chairman of the group, Dr Terngu Gwar, made the call in a statement on Friday June 12 in Kaduna to commemorate the 2026 World…
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PLAY BOOSTS LEARNING, WELL-BEING OF PUPILS, SAYS LASUBEB
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) says playtime is not a break from learning but central to children’s thinking, feeling, and performance in school. LASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, spoke in an interview in Lagos on Thursday June 11, on the side-lines of an event to mark International Day of Play. The event…
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MEXICO HUMBLES SOUTH AFRICA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Mexico City. The host took the lead in the 9th minute of the tie when Julian Quinones found the back of the net after South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole made a defensive error. South Africa’s push for an…
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EXPERT CALLS FOR JUSTICE, ELECTORAL REFORMS, TO STRENGHTEN NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY
A political scientist, and peace and security activist, Dr Aliyu Yero, has called for justice, accountability and reforms in Nigeria’s democratic process to strengthen governance and improve citizens’ welfare. Yero made the call in an interview on Friday June 12 in Kaduna, while reflecting on Nigeria’s democratic journey and the challenges facing the country, stating…
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JUNE 12: FALANA, FALZ LEAD PROTEST OVER KIDNAPPINGS, HARDSHIP
Prominent lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), his son – Mr Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, alongside civil society organisations, youth groups, and others, on Friday June 12, staged a protest in Lagos. Chanting, the protesters converged at Ikeja Under Bridge, carrying placards with various inscriptions, calling for end to insecurity, hunger, bad governance, and…
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FRSC URGES NIGERIANS TO PRIORITISE ROAD SAFETY DURING DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATIONS
As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is urging all road users to make safety a top priority and help ensure a crash-free holiday period. In a goodwill message, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed noted that public holidays often come with increased movement of people and vehicles across the country. He…
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N.E.S RAISES ALARM OVER INDISCRIMINATE WASTE DISPOSAL IN ABUJA, CALLS FOR STRONGER WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) has expressed concern over indiscriminate waste disposal and poor waste management practices across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), warning that the trend poses risks to both public health and the environment. Speaking at a stakeholders’ training on waste management in Abuja, NES President Dr. Efegbidiki Okobia said continued improper waste…
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TINUBU ON JUNE 12: NIGERIA MUST TURN DEMOCRACY INTO PROSPERITY
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to move beyond celebrating democratic gains and focus on achieving economic prosperity. In his Democracy Day address on Friday June 12, marking 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule in Nigeria, Tinubu said the heroes of the June 12 struggle secured democratic governance, while the task before the…
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TRANSPORT UNIONS URGE TINUBU TO FAST-TRACK COMPLETION OF ABANDONED KWARA BRIDGES
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in Kwara State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the completion of the abandoned Oko-Olowo-Moro Bridge and the Ohan Bridge projects. Speaking at a joint press conference in Ilorin on Thursday June 11,…
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ETSU NUPE CAUTIONS TRADITIONAL RULERS AGAINST HARBOURING CRIMINALS
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has cautioned district heads and community leaders in Bida Emirate against harbouring criminals. Speaking at a meeting with district and community heads on Thursday June 11 in Bida, Etsu Nupe, who is also the Chairman, Niger Council of Traditional Rulers, expressed concern over the surge in criminal activities. The…
