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Zikirullahi Suggests Government Testing Nigerians’ Limits with Petrol and Electricity Price Hikes
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, the Executive Director of the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED), has raised concerns about the potential economic repercussions and public unrest due to the proposed increases in electricity tariffs and fuel prices in Nigeria, especially considering the country’s ongoing socio-economic challenges. In a statement released on Friday, Zikirullahi…

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National Assembly Allocates Billions for Recreation Centre Amidst Rising Debt Concerns
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

The National Assembly (NASS) has allocated substantial sums for various projects, including a recreation centre and car parks, despite Nigeria facing a significant debt burden of over N87.91 trillion. The budget allocations have raised concerns, especially considering Nigeria’s growing debt and its impact on the economy. The breakdown of the allocations reveals that N4 billion…

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Nigeria Police Arrest Suspected Fake Doctor Involved in Organ Trafficking and Fraudulent Activities
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a fake doctor, Igwe Gift Okechukwu, for his involvement in a range of criminal activities, including organ trafficking, fraud, cybercrime, stealing, impersonation, cheating, and identity theft. Okechukwu was arrested by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Nasarawa State following his fraudulent activities in Owerri, Imo State. The…

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AGF Clarifies Role in Controversial Fund Transfer
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, has clarified that her office does not directly facilitate payments for projects and programs carried out by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This statement follows recent reports regarding a request from the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to transfer N585 million to a…

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Stricter Penalties for Environmental Offenders in Oyo State: N110,000 Fine or One Month of Community Service
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

Environmental offenders in Oyo State are facing stricter penalties, with the imposition of a fine of N110,000 or one month of community service. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, during the 2024 maiden monitoring exercise conducted by the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation Special Task Force,…

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NAPTIP Rescues 470 Human Trafficking Victims in Katsina, Nigeria, in 2023
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has reported a significant effort in combating human trafficking in Katsina State, Nigeria, in 2023. According to Mr. Musa Aliyu, the NAPTIP Commander in Katsina State, the agency rescued a total of 470 victims of human trafficking during the year. These victims were subsequently…

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Imo State Traditional Ruler, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, Kidnapped by Gunmen in Front of His Compound
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

The former chairman of the Imo State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, HRH Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, was reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at the front gate of his compound in Orodo, Mbaitoli Council Area of Imo State, at approximately 08:30. Solomon Ohiri, the traditional ruler’s brother and…

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Chris Ngige Optimistic About APC’s Prospects in Anambra, Sets Sights on 2025 Victory
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

Chris Ngige, a prominent figure in Anambra politics and a former governor, recently spoke out about the dynamics within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state and its future prospects. Addressing the party’s history, Ngige emphasized his role as a key figure in the party’s evolution, from its inception as the Social Democratic Party…

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Nigerian Petroleum Retailers Association Commends FG for Fuel Price Stability
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

The Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria has praised the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for stabilizing fuel prices without resorting to subsidy payments. Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, the National President of the association, commended this achievement in an interview with Arise Television on Thursday. Gillis-Harry emphasized that if the…

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Yobe State Government Revokes Licences of Private Schools, Requires Reapplication for New Licences
ByGovernMend Nigeria January 6, 2024January 6, 2024

The Yobe State government has made a significant decision regarding private schools in the state, as it announced the cancellation of all existing licences for these institutions. The government has mandated that operators interested in continuing their schools must reapply for new licences, adhering to the laid down rules and regulations. This decision, according to…

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