The Government of Cross River has described the state rating on child labour by the National Bureau of Statistics as “spurious” and not a true reflection of what is happening …
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Miyetti Allah demands protection of sultanate institution
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has emphasised the need for the protection and preservation of the institution of the Sultanate in the country. The National President of …
Read More »FG receives 103 Nigerians deported from Turkey
The Federal Government has received no fewer than 103 Nigerians deported from Turkey over migration-related issues such as expired visas, and irregular migration, among others. Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal …
Read More »Illicit drugs enabling crime, criminality in Nigeria, says Marwa
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd), has said the abuse of illicit drugs abuse was enabling crimes and criminality across the country. Marwa …
Read More »UN discovers ISIS bombs in Iraq mosque
The United Nations said they discovered five bombs in a wall of Mosul’s iconic Al-Nuri mosque, planted years ago by the Islamic State group, during restoration work in the northern …
Read More »FRSC vows to withdraw licences of unruly drivers
The Federal Road Safety Corps has said it would henceforth revoke the driver’s licences of recalcitrant drivers. Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made this known on Friday in Abuja while addressing …
Read More »14 die in Kano road accident
No fewer than 14 persons died in an auto-crash at Imawa town along the Zaria – Kano highway in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. The FRSC Sector Commander …
Read More »Biden vows to defeat Trump
President Joe Biden said on Friday he intended to defeat Republican rival, Donald Trump in the November presidential election, giving no sign he would consider dropping out of the race. …
Read More »Voting begins in Mauritanian presidential election
Mauritanians began voting Saturday to decide whether to re-elect President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani as head of the vast desert state, considered an oasis of stability in the volatile …
Read More »Nigeria can double revenue without heavy taxes, says Oyedele
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele believes Nigeria can significantly boost its revenue without imposing new taxes. Instead, he advocates for better tax …
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