17 h. ago Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill

By Lukman Olabiyi The Speakers of the Lagos and Bauchi States Houses of Assembly, along with lawmakers and experts from across Nigeria, have expressed their strong support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Bill, being promoted by the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC). The call for support came during a two-day Co-Creation […] The post Lagos, Bauchi speakers, lawmakers drum support for diversity, equity, inclusion bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault

Tribune Online NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault The senior clergyman was alleged to have suddenly turned into a sexual predator, harassing female staff members of the church with the intent of taking undue advantage of them to exploit them sexually. NAPTIP begins probe of ECWA clergy over alleged sexual assault Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Bauchi Assembly probes alleged misappropriation of malnutrition funds

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State House of Assembly has commenced an immediate investigation into the alleged misappropriation of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) meant for malnourished children amidst an overwhelming surge in malnutrition cases in the state. The lawmakers are aghast at the alleged misappropriation, against the backdrop of a report that no fewer […] The post Bauchi Assembly probes alleged misappropriation of malnutrition funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Ndume demands probe into USAID’s operations over terrorism financing allegation

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ali Ndume, has said the operations of the United States Agency for International Development, in Nigeria is suspicious. The former Senate Chief Whip stated this on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise News programme, Prime Time. Ndume’s comment comes days after US Congressman Scott Read More

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64 h. ago Assembly Urges Bauchi Govt To Establish Science, Technical Education Board

The Bauchi State House of Assembly Committee on Education has urged the State Ministry of Education to expedite the establishment of the Bauchi State Science and Technical Education Board. The chairman of the committee, Dr. Nasiru Ahmed Ala, made the appeal during a familiarisation visit to the newly appointed Commissioner for Education, Dr. Muhammed Lawal […]

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3 d. ago House of Reps probe FCTA area councils over pension remittance

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and Ancillary Matters has resolved to probe the alleged non-remittance of pension contributions by the six area councils to the FCT Area Council Staff Pension Board. The panel took the resolution on Wednesday during a budget review session with […] The post House of Reps probe FCTA area councils over pension remittance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to probe terrorism allegation made by US Congressman Scott Perry. Recall that Mr. Perry had recently accused former U.S president, Barack Obama of allegedly funding notorious terrorist group, Boko Haram through United States Agency for International Development. The Republican from Pennsylvania, made […] The post Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ndume, BOCCIMA Seek Probe Of USAID Over Alleged Terrorism Sponsorship

Lawmaker representing Southern Borno Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume has described the allegation by a United States congressman, Scott Perry that USAID is funding terrorist organisations including Boko Haram terrorists as weighty allegation that should be investigated by the National Assembly and the Nigerian government. LEADERSHIP reports that Perry, who represents […]

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