Ramadan: School Closure Violates Students’ Rights, Says CAN
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concerns over the extended closure of schools in Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi States during the Ramadan period, labelling the decision a breach of students’ constitutional rights and detrimental to educational development. Set to last five weeks from late February to early April 2025…
CAN threatens legal action over extended Ramadan school closures in Northern states
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a stern ultimatum to the state governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi, demanding that they reverse their decision to shut down schools for a five-week period during Ramadan. CAN claims that the policy discriminates against non-Muslim students and violates their rights…
We’re Giving Presidential Amnesty Programme Human Face –Otuaro
ShareThe Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said his reforms at the PAP are aimed at giving the programme a human face and to help develop the people of the Niger Delta for a better future. He explained that this formed part of his resolve to add value to the…
Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza – BBC News
Israel blocks entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza Netanyahu is demanding Hamas agree to a US plan for a ceasefire extension, the Palestinian group says blocking aid is “cheap blackmail”. www.bbc.com…
Kogi Govt Trains, Empowers 250 Youths In Different Skills
•Pledges To Train, Equip Minimum Of 1000 Youths Annually The Kogi State Government has trained and empowered 250 youths in different skills, even as Governor Usman Ododo restated his administration’s commitment to continuously train 1000 youths annually in skills acquisition as a crucial step towards enhancing human capital development…
Direct CBN to suspend ATM fee hike pending court verdict, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, pending the hearing and determination of the lawsuit before the Federal High Court…NGO tasks FG, South-East govs on development of region
Tribune Online NGO tasks FG, South-East govs on development of region The Federal Government, national assembly, and the South-East Governors have been charged to develop and implement programmes and policies that would drive human capital development in the region. The Executive Director of the Orlu Progressive Initiative and Convener of South-East Peace &…
Tinubu committed to boosting Nigeria’s Food Security, warns against land grabbing ~Amb. Tuggar
Tinubu committed to boosting Nigeria’s Food Security, warns against land grabbing ~Amb. Tuggar Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Sunday, 1st March, 2025 assured farmers and pastoralists in Udobo, Gamawa , Bauchi State, of the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding land rights while boosting agricultural productivity…
“No vacancy in Aso Rock in 2027” – APC national secretary declares
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bashir Ajibola, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will seek re-election in 2027, stating emphatically that there is “no vacancy in Aso Rock.” Ajibola made the statement over the weekend in Ilorin, Kwara State, during a multi-billion naira agriculture and human capital development empowerment…