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Police: Ex-NBA President Seeks Higher Entry Requirements for Nigerian Police Force

Abuja: A Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), JB Daudu (SAN), has advocated for a higher minimum entry requirement for the Nigerian Police Force, suggesting a university degree or its equivalent. Daudu, who is the Coordinator of the Rule of Law Development Foundation, made the call at the 13th Webinar series organised by […]

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FG Launches School Feeding Initiative to Target 20 Million Out-of-School Children

Abuja: The Federal Government has officially launched the Alternate Education and Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding Project, which aims to reach 20 million out-of-school and informal children by 2026. The initiative was announced by Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, during a launch event in Abuja. According to […]

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SAN Advocates Ban on Cross-Carpeting in Nigeria

Abuja: A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), JB Daudu, has voiced strong opposition to the prevalent practice of cross-carpeting among elected political office holders in Nigeria, describing it as unethical and a potential precursor to a one-party state. Daudu, who is the Coordinator of the Rule of Law Development Foundation, made these remarks during the […]

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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Child Welfare During Children’s Day Celebration

Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the rights and welfare of Nigerian children, as the country marked Children’s Day 2025. He also called for a bully-free generation and enhanced child protection measures at all levels. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for the Federal […]

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Illegal Mining Operations Attract Jail Term, Not Fines, Mining Marshal Warns

Abuja: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have issued a stern warning to illegal mining operators across the country, cautioning them to cease their activities or face imprisonment as determined by a court of law. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the mining marshal Commander, Attah Onoja, highlighted in an interview […]