Nigeria

Niger State’s New Law on Religious Preaching Sparks Outcry: CCYF Calls It ‘Ill-Advised and Anti-Religion
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has vehemently opposed a newly enacted regulation by Niger State Governor Umar Bago, which mandates that all religious leaders...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has vehemently opposed a newly enacted regulation by Niger State Governor Umar Bago, which mandates that all religious leaders submit their sermon content for governmental approval prior to public delivery. In an official declaration signed by Paul James Adama, the forum’s convener, the policy was criticized as “poorly conceived,...

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Shocking Revelation: 651 Kidneys Valued at $41 Billion Sold Illegally in Nigeria, Says Professor of Medicine
Aliyu Abdu, a professor of Medicine at Bayero University, Kano (BUK) and a consultant nephrologist at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, has revealed alarming statistics regarding...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Aliyu Abdu, a professor of Medicine at Bayero University, Kano (BUK) and a consultant nephrologist at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, has revealed alarming statistics regarding the illicit kidney trade. Globally, approximately 10,000 kidneys are trafficked annually on the black market, with Nigeria accounting for about 651 kidneys illegally transplanted between 2015 and 2020, generating over...

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Bayelsa Residents Celebrate Life-Changing Impact of Rotary’s Zero Malaria Project
More than 1,500 individuals across 15 communities in Bayelsa State have gained from the recently inaugurated Zero Malaria Initiative spearheaded by the Rotary Club of...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

More than 1,500 individuals across 15 communities in Bayelsa State have gained from the recently inaugurated Zero Malaria Initiative spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Maple Grove, based in the United States. This year-long campaign, organized by the Minnesota-based Rotary Club of Maple Grove in partnership with the Rotary Club of Yenagoa Towers and the...

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RenewHER Launches Ambitious Campaign to Transform Women’s Health for 100 Million Nigerians
The federal government has introduced an ambitious nationwide plan to revolutionize women’s health, spearheaded by Dr. Adanna Steinacker, the Senior Special Assistant to the President...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The federal government has introduced an ambitious nationwide plan to revolutionize women’s health, spearheaded by Dr. Adanna Steinacker, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health. This strategy is designed to promote gender equality through a combination of data analytics, cutting-edge technology, and sound financial management. Named RenewHER (Renew Health Equity and Reform),...

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Empowering Peace: 1 Million Nigerians to Receive Conflict Resolution Training
In celebration of its 25th anniversary and the International Day of Peace, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has emphasized the critical role...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

In celebration of its 25th anniversary and the International Day of Peace, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has emphasized the critical role of local government autonomy in preventing conflicts and sustaining peace within communities. The institute also announced an ambitious initiative to offer free virtual training in peacekeeping and conflict resolution to...

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Exclusive: Meet the Final 20! Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Take Off for WAFU-B U17 Showdown
The Nigerian U17 squad, famously known as the Golden Eaglets, has finalized its roster ahead of their departure on Wednesday for the WAFU-B U17 Championship...

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Sports
2 months ago2 months ago

The Nigerian U17 squad, famously known as the Golden Eaglets, has finalized its roster ahead of their departure on Wednesday for the WAFU-B U17 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, according to Soccernet.ng. Coach Manu Garba has carefully selected a 20-man team comprising three goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders, and six forwards, all set to represent...

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Nigeria Targets $11.92 Billion in Taxes: Can Technology Make It Happen?
Nigeria aims to boost its tax and customs revenue to a minimum of ₦17.85 trillion ($11.92 billion) by 2026, with technology playing a pivotal role...

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Tech
2 months ago2 months ago

Nigeria aims to boost its tax and customs revenue to a minimum of ₦17.85 trillion ($11.92 billion) by 2026, with technology playing a pivotal role in this ambition. As income from crude oil declines, tax revenues have become an increasingly vital source of government funding. The bulk of this revenue is expected to come from...

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Akwa Ibom Police Foil Human Trafficking Plot, Arrest 3 Suspects in Dramatic Bust
Law enforcement agents from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have successfully dismantled a transnational human trafficking network involved in smuggling young girls from the...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

Law enforcement agents from the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have successfully dismantled a transnational human trafficking network involved in smuggling young girls from the state to various West African nations, with a particular focus on Burkina Faso. At a press briefing held at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo on Tuesday, DSP Timfon John, the...

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Over 126 Million Nigerians Now Registered in National Identity Database: A Major Milestone Achieved!
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that the National Identity Database now includes the records of more than 126 million Nigerians, each assigned a unique...

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News & Gossips
2 months ago2 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that the National Identity Database now includes the records of more than 126 million Nigerians, each assigned a unique National Identity Number (NIN), marking a significant achievement in the nation’s digital identity initiative. During the 7th National Day of Identity held on Tuesday, September 16, at Abuja’s International Conference...

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RipplesMetrics: Unveiling Why Many Nigerians Still Justify Wife Beating
The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) provides insight into Nigerian attitudes-both male and female-toward the justification of wife beating under various conditions. The...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) provides insight into Nigerian attitudes-both male and female-toward the justification of wife beating under various conditions. The data highlights how perspectives differ by age and geographic location within the country. According to the NDHS 2018 findings, approximately 20% of Nigerian women find wife beating justifiable in at...

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