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1 week ago | 
nannews.ng | Emmanuel Oloniruha |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Lydia Beshel
By Emmanuel OloniruhaThe Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has expressed concern over the rising cost of telecommunications and internet data in the country. In a communiqué issued after its congress in Abuja, the union described the situation as a heavy financial burden on citizens. The communiqué was jointly signed by the Chairman of the Communiqué Committee, Odigie Kelvin, along with committee members Kehinde Ayanfe and Ebriku John.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Felicia Imohimi |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Lydia Beshel
By Felicia ImohimiLivestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) says it is embarking on building and equipping 20 Model Veterinary Hospitals across geopolitical zones to strengthen delivery of quality animal healthcare nationwide. The National Project Coordinator (NPC) L-PRES, Sanusi Abubakar, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Celine-Damilola Oyewole |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Lydia Beshel
By Celine-Damilola OyewoleThe First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, in commemoration of the World Autism Awareness Day, 2025, has called for inclusion and support for individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disease (ASD). In a special message, the First Lady on Wednesday expressed her joy in joining the international community in recognising and celebrating the incredible potential and skills of individuals living with the ASD.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Wandoo Sombo |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Lydia Beshel
By Wandoo SomboThe Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition of the Action Alliance (AA) against Gov. Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday in Abuja, the tribunal dismissed the petition filed by AA and Mr Adekunle Omoaje for being frivolous and lacking in merit. The three-member tribunal led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi held that Omoaje who filed the joint petition had no locus standi (legal right) to institute the case.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Lydia Beshel
Guinea’s military leader has set Sept. 21, 2025, as the date for a constitutional referendum, in a potential first step towards returning to constitutional democracy. Mamady Doumbouya seized power in a coup in Sept. 2021, and in 2022 proposed a two-year transition to elections but did not take steps to organise a vote. Guinea, a bauxite and iron ore producer, is one of several West African countries where the military has taken power and stalled a return to civilian rule.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Ginika Okoye |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade |Lydia Beshel
By Ginika OkoyePromoters and operators of entities engaged in a prohibited scheme are liable to a penalty of not less than N20 million or imprisonment to a term of 10 years or both. The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, said it is one of the provisions of the newly signed Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu recently assented to the Act.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Raji Rasak |Tosin Kolade |Lydia Beshel
DeathBy Raji RasakThe Yovoyan community in Badagry, Lagos, was thrown into mourning on Tuesday morning when an ex-police officer, allegedly shot and killed two family members and one other person over a land dispute. A Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that Mr Richard Atideka, Mrs Latevi Atideka, both from Yovoyan community, and Mr Muji Onilude from the neighboring Gberefu community, were killed by the ex-police officer and his accomplice.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Mark Longyen |Tosin Kolade |Lydia Beshel
By Mark LongyenA Nigerian activist, Mr Bishir Dauda, who has embarked on a 50-day celebration road trip across West Africa to mark ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary on Tuesday, arrived in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ECOWAS, founded on May 28, 1975, to foster subregional economic integration and political unity, is celebrating its 50th anniversary on May 28.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Ibukun Emiola |Vivian Ihechu |Lydia Beshel |Magdalene Ukuedojor
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Rofiah Oyekunle is a 13-year-old special girl with a deep-seated desire to become a teacher in the future. Her physically challenged status notwithstanding, Rofiah shows no sign of submitting this precious dream to her disability. Perhaps, being a pupil of Basic Special School, Adeoyo, Ring Road, Ibadan, is just the fuel she needs to keep believing in herself.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Vivian Ihechu |Lydia Beshel |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Tosin Kolade
By Vivian IhechuWith development funding becoming increasingly constrained, Pathfinder International is urging the adoption of innovative approaches and the fostering of diverse partnerships to continue serving women and girls, particularly in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The organisation highlighted that the current stop-work order and broader funding constraints are creating significant challenges for healthcare delivery.
