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Cross River govt promotes breastfeeding week with N100m

Cross River State government has released one hundred million Naira to boost breastfeeding by nursing mothers, according to Dr. Obogo Simon Idoko, head of nutrition division in the state Ministry of Health Calabar. He stated that the state is promoting breastfeeding and maternal infant and young child nutrition with support from the state ministry of […]

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DAY 1 OF NIGERIAN PROTEST: Journalists, activists assaulted, radio house invaded, State govts stern

It would appear as though Nigerian journalists have become the targets of the 10-day planned protest against bad governance in the country.  Government security agents in many states assaulted, handcuffed, and detained numerous journalists on the first day of the protest, Thursday, August 1, 2024. BORNO STATE For instance, in Borno State, police officers stormed […]

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10,000 N/Delta youths to receive N50,000 each

The President of Nigeria’s Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that 10,000 youths from the Niger Delta region of the country would be selected for different skill acquisitions.  He confirmed that each would be paid N50,000 in the course of the training. Akpabio, who spoke during the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Executive Management Engagement with […]

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I can’t occupy such degrading office – Senator Ndume

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who was recently stripped of his position as Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate because of his criticisms of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government, has rejected the new office allocated to him, saying he is a very high-ranking Senate officer. The Senate Services Committee allocates the office to him on […]

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PROTEST: Cross River Speaker emphasises importance of dialogue

The Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Elvert Ayambem, has stressed that dialogue was better than violent public protest.  He called on the state’s youths to embrace peaceful engagement. Remember, there is a growing movement in Nigeria for citizens to stage public protests against the high cost of living and allegations of poor […]

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