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1 week ago | thisdaylive.com | Segun Awofadeji |Michael Olugbode

•Set to strengthen diplomatic relations with West African neighbourMichael Olugbode in AbujaNigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, arrived in Niamey yesterday, leading a high-level delegation aimed at restoring and strengthening diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger. The visit marked a significant step in mending ties between both countries which were apparently strained since the July 2023 coup in Niger.

Jan 22, 2025 | thisdaylive.com | Michael Olugbode |Deji Elumoye |Segun Awofadeji

Kuni Tyessi in AbujaThe federal government has decried the 32 percent rise in the rate of malnutrition in children under five across the country. This was as it further disclosed that child labour remains rampant, with millions of children engaged in hazardous work across various sectors, thereby depriving them of a safe and secure childhood.

Jan 14, 2025 | thisdaylive.com | Segun Awofadeji

Segun Awofadeji in BauchiStrategic plan has been identified as the success driver of any organisation particularly civil society organisations (CSOs) that want to achieve its set objectives, mission and vision. The assertion was made by the Executive Director of a Bauchi-based CSO, Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD), Elizabeth Kah, during the commencement of a two-day workshop in Bauchi yesterday.

Jan 6, 2025 | thisdaylive.com | Segun Awofadeji

•Vows to clear all gratuity obligations before end of tenureSegun Awofadeji in GombeGovernor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has presented cheques totaling N4.2 billion to over 2,000 retirees in continuation of his commitment to settling outstanding gratuities inherited from the previous administration. The payments follow last week’s State Executive Council meeting, where EXCO approved the disbursement to retirees who served the state and retired between 2019 and 2020.

Jan 1, 2025 | thisdaylive.com | Segun Awofadeji

Segun Awofadeji in BauchiThe Bauchi State Government, yesterday, denied reports that it threatened President Bola Tinubu and the presidency over the controversial tax reform bills, saying what it did was to speak against the bad decisions and policies of the government.  It reacted to the statement by the  presidency asking Governor Bala Mohammed to retract his “threat” to President Tinubu.