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Aug

28

2024

Environment Minister, Lawal vows to sanitise Ogoni land

ENVIRONMENT, NATIONAL NEWS#AltenEcology, #BalarabeAbbasLawal, #EcologicalBalance, #Environment, #Sanitiser

Environment Minister, Lawal vows to sanitise Ogoni land The Minister of environment has reiterated his relentless commitment towards ensuring a proper cleansing of Ogoni land Mr. Balarabe Abbas Lawal, said this yesterday, during the presentation of Alten Ecology by the Project director, Mr. Vitali Poliakov, at the Minister's office. The Minister said this would enable farmers and fishermen return to their practice and at the same time enhance the well being of the people. He pointed out that the project was being handled by Alten, which was working with three partners namely Parceros Oil Services Ltd, Exploits Men Ltd and…

Aug

14

2024

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu moves to stem health worker migration, boost healthcare system

NATIONAL NEWS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #Healthprogramme, #Healthworker, #Migration

Tinubu moves to stem health worker migration, boost healthcare system By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved a comprehensive national policy aimed at curbing health worker migration and encouraging the return of Nigerian healthcare professionals to the country. According to Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, the policy seeks to manage, harness, and reverse health worker migration through attractive incentives and reintegration into the nation's health system. The policy includes provisions for: Reciprocal agreements with other nations to ensure mutual benefits Match training to replace every publicly trained Nigerian worker received by another…

Aug

13

2024

By Famous Reporters

President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Set To Revolutionize Youth Employment In Agriculture, says Ibiam

NATIONAL NEWS#agriculture, #ObinnaMbahIbiam

President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda Set To Revolutionize Youth Employment In Agriculture, says Ibiam By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos The Renewed Hope Agenda On Youths Employment In Agriculture, initiated by President Tinubu GCFR, has been hailed as a game-changer for Nigeria's youth development and agricultural sector. A former youths group leader, and Governing Council Member, Hon. Obinna Mbah Ibiam disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Famousreporters.com, today, Tuesday, stressing that the agenda is poised to enhance positive productivity from among Nigerian youths. He pointed out that the project was geared towards revolutionalizing the way Nigeria's youthful energy is channelled, thereby…

Aug

12

2024

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING: FG approves youth dairy farm project in Abia …Animal Husbandry Department to partner American West Africa Agric Group- former SA on youths, Ibiam

AGRICULTURE, NATIONAL NEWS#agriculture, #AnimalHusbandry, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #GovernorAlexOtti, #ObinnaMbahIbiam, #YouthDevelopment, #youthEmpowerment

BREAKING: FG approves youth dairy farm project in Abia …Animal Husbandry Department to partner American West Africa Agric Group- former SA on youths, Ibiam By Charity Uwakwe, Samuel Ibiam A former youths group leader, and Governing Council Member, Hon. Obinna Mbah Ibiam has announced that the Federal government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved of the establishment of Youth Dairy Farm Livestock Production Processing Zone Industry and the creation of thirty thousand (30,000) jobs in Abia State. This, according to him, is in line with the APC led administration's zeal to cushion the effects…

Aug

11

2024

By Famous Reporters

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: NPF Organises Youths Summit

NATIONAL NEWS#IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #NigeriaPolice

Nigeria Police has reiterated their unrelenting commitment towards ensuring youths inclusivity in national development. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to recognise the pivotal role of the youths in national security and general development of the nation. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that, "The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to recognising the pivotal role of the youths in national security and general development of our dear…

Aug

07

2024

By Famous Reporters

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief

NATIONAL NEWS#10thNationalAssembly, #BenjaminKalu, #PovertyAlleviation, #TajudeenAbbas

Reps Break Silence On Delayed Salary Deductions For Hardship Relief By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. In an effort to confirm its position, the House of Representatives has finally addressed the controversy surrounding the delayed deduction of 50% of their salaries, which was pledged to support the Federal Government's Economic Recovery Effort and alleviate hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement released yesterday, the House spokesman, Mr. Akin Rotimi Jr., while acknowledging the delay, assured that the lawmakers remained committed to their earlier resolution. He, however, regretted that an unwarranted stampede had resulted in the hesitation to implement the decision of the…

Aug

06

2024

By Famous Reporters

Nigerian Government Cracks Down On Protest Sponsors

NATIONAL NEWS#2024nationwideprotest, #Endbadgovernmentprotests, #Immigration, #KemiNandap

Nigerian Government Cracks Down On Protest Sponsors By Elizabeth Austin, Abuja. In a move to quell the ongoing #Endbadgovernance protests, the Nigerian government has placed sponsors of the movement on a watchlist and at the same time, blocked their bank accounts. The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS), Kemi Nandap, revealed that the sponsors, mostly based abroad, have been identified and are being closely monitored. According to Nandap, "We have identified the Diaspora sponsors of the protests, and they are on our watchlist. If they attempt to enter the country, we will be notified, and they will be apprehended…

Aug

06

2024

By Famous Reporters

NATIONWIDE PROTESTS: 24-hour Curfew Imposed On Kaduna, Zaria As Protests Turn Deadly (Watch video)

NATIONAL NEWS#2024hungerprotest, #Kadunaprotesters, #NationwideProtest

NATIONWIDE PROTESTS: 24-hour Curfew Imposed On Kaduna, Zaria As Protests Turn Deadly (Watch video) By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Kaduna and Zaria cities, effective immediately, as anti-government protests turned violent, resulting in at least 13 reported fatalities. The Kaduna state government announced the curfew after an emergency security council meeting, citing the need to restore order and maintain public safety. "The situation has spiraled out of control, and we must take drastic measures to protect our citizens," said Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. According to the government of Kaduna, the…

Aug

06

2024

By Famous Reporters

HUNGER PROTESTS: Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting, Hosts Security Chiefs Amid Ongoing Protests

NATIONAL NEWS#2024hungerprotest, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #EndBadGovernment, #Endbadgovernmentprotests

HUNGER PROTESTS: Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting, Hosts Security Chiefs Amid Ongoing Protests By Austin Elizabeth, Lagos In a surprise move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Monday , rescheduled the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting slated for Monday's afternoon, opting instead to convene an emergency meeting with the nation's security chiefs. According to sources, the meeting was geared towards bringing together Vice President Kashim Shettima, the National Security Adviser, all Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, the Comptroller Generals of Customs and Immigration, and the Chief of Staff to the President. This sudden change in plans comes on the…

Aug

01

2024

By Famous Reporters

NATIONWIDE PROTESTS: ‘Protest is your constitutional right, not violence’ NAOSNP urges youth

NATIONAL NEWS#2024hungerprotest, #EndBadGovernment, #NAOSNP, #NationwideProtest, #Violence

NATIONWIDE PROTESTS: 'Protest is your constitutional right, not violence' NAOSNP urges youth The National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) has enjoined Nigerian youths to rather opt for dialogue with the government other than resorting to violent protests. This is even as the association admittedly said that protest is a part of the constitutional rights of Nigerian citizens and not violence. Following the rising agitation for nationwide hunger protests by aggrieved Nigerian youths, slated to commence from 1 to 10 August, 2024, the leadership of a frontline security news association, the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), has…