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Journalists during the weekend reaffirmed their commitments in playing more vibrant roles in making sure that girl child education is accessible to ensure community development through gender mainstreaming.
The Chairman of the Census Tribunal A, Mr. Abraham Yisa yesterday in Abuja warned the National Population Commission (NPC) not to do any thing to delay the hearing of petitions filed by various states challenging the 2006 Census' results.
Union Bank of Nigeria PLC has announced gross earnings of N147.32 billion for the Group for the financial year ended March 31, 2009.
So much has been woven around figures. Statistics on infections with HIV/AIDS are reeled out daily, as if they are what should matter. It is time to dwell on issues of how to make those living with HIV/AIDS live meaningful lives and make it less of a burden for the affected. It is also time to focus energies on preventing further infections.
A former member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one-time Petroleum Minister, Chief Don Etiebet, has stated that God was using Governor Peter Obi to accomplish his will for Anambra state.
Senate Committee on Works, Housing and Urban Development yesterday said about 30 federal roads were in critical conditions across the country.
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun state has slated the rerun in Osogbo State constituency and Osun East senatorial district for Saturday, 5th December, 2009.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given debtors of recently bailed out banks two weeks to pay up or face another round of action from the anti-graft agency.
The governorship candidate of the Action Congress (AC) in the 2007 election in Osun state, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola and a lawyer, Yinka Okedara, were yesterday arraigned before an Abuja High Court. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the new charge.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad , yesterday in Lagos, stated that a country in turmoil would not be able to develop .
Vice Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Prof. Olajire Olaniran, has appealed to the Federal Government to consider private universities among the beneficiaries of Education Trust Fund (ETF) funded projects in the country.
The National Chairman of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Chief Ume Ezeoke, has said the power tussle between members of Senate and House of Representatives indicated that the Peoples Democratic (PDP) has failed the country, adding that this has accounted for inability of President Umaru Yar'Adua to read the 2011 appropriation bills before the National Assembly.
The Senate President, Senator David Mark yesterday threw his weight behind President Yar'Adua's Seven-Point Agenda, insisting that it was actually an end itself which will eventually set Nigeria on the path to the desired prosperity and progress, if faithfully implemented.
Barring any hiccups, the much publicized mega party will formally emerge in January 2010, Chairman, South-west caucus of the Mega Summit Movement, Chief Rasheed Adewale Shitta-Bey, has said.
The European Union (EU) has signed an agreement, which aims to help Nigeria tackle development challenges in the areas of governance, trade and peace.
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar, has expressed optimism that the performance of Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State would increase the number of Labour Party (LP) governors in the next election in the country.
The Federal Government said it will establish free Universal Internet Service and viewing centres across tertiary institutions in the country.
South West Coordinator of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Mr. Taiye Adeleye, has bemoaned the State of the nation's health care system, saying NHIS was poised to addressing the trend.
About one month after an accord was reached between the Federal Government and university teachers, indications have emerged that staff unions may resume strike following non-payment of their wages during the period the industrial action lasted.
A new oil refinery is to be established in Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom state.
The 7-Point Agenda of President Umaru Yar'Adua was designed to last for a period of eight years, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters, Senator Polycarp Nwite has said.
Kano people may not likely sacrifice animals during the forthcoming Eid-El Kabir sallah celebration due to the skyrocketing prices of rams and even foodstuffs because of double increase of price.
Ghana has received a Certificate of recognition and commendation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for ratifying the Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocols, which seek to protect the ozone layer from destruction.
Alhaji Sumani Zakaria, incumbent Northern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and most of the former executives of the party, have retained their positions at a tension packed regional delegates conference in Tamale on Sunday.
CONFERENCE of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), Abia State chapter, has accused the Federal Government of sabotaging the economy of South Eastern states of Abia and Imo for non-inclusion of the duo in the amnesty package, arguing that the spread of criminality especially kidnapping and robbery in the area is as a result of Federal Government's refusal to rehabilitate militants from the zone.
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