#EndBadGovernance protest: Proceeding stalled as 4 children slumps in court during trial
01 Nov
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#EndBadGovernance protest: Proceeding stalled as 4 children slumps in court during trial

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Top Stories Tamfitronics There was a mild drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, as no fewer than four children, among the 76 defendants, billed for arraignment over their involvement in the August #EndBadGovernance protest held across the country, collapsed during their trial.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest, which began on Aug. 1 to demand for good governance, ended on Aug. 10.The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police had, earlier charged 11 of the protesters before Justice Emeka Nwite of a sister court on alleged treason, intent to destabilise Nigeria, conspiracy to commit felony and inciting mutiny, among others, which are punishable under Section 97 of the Penal Code.The protesters were arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Gombe over the 10-day protest which resulted in violence and killings...
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Nollywood stars, Stan Nze, Tana Adelana win best actors at AIFF
01 Nov
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Nollywood stars, Stan Nze, Tana Adelana win best actors at AIFF

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Ace Nollywood stars, Stan Nze and Tana Adelana, have clinched the Outstanding Male Actor and the Outstanding Female Actress awards at the 21st  edition of the Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF).They were announced winners at the awards ceremony of the festival on Thursday night at the Silver bird Galleria in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2024 AIFF held on Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 with the theme “Beyond Borders: Bridging Cultures Through Cinemas.”Stan Nze won the Outstanding Male Actor for his stellar role in the award-winning short film ‘12 Hours’, while Tana Adelana clinched the Outstanding Female Actress for her   role in the film Tender Hedges.Tana Adelana however shares the outstanding Female Actress position with Cameroonian actress, Lum Nora Neba for her role in the Oscar- nominated film...
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Reps to host National Summit on Food Security
01 Nov
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Reps to host National Summit on Food Security

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas on Thursday announced plans by the Green Chamber to host a national summit on nutrition and food security.Speaking at the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the planned summit  held at the House of Representatives wing of the National Assembly, Abbas said the lower house recognised the need to intervene in the growing crisis of hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity.He said: “Nigeria faces a mounting crisis of malnutrition and food insecurity that poses a serious threat to the well-being of its citizens, the resilience of its economy, and the stability of its communities. These challenges, though not unique to Nigeria, strike at the heart of our nation’s development, leaving a profound impact on health, education, and productivity. Today, Nigeria has one...
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Fubara denies shutting down NNPCL, oil companies in Rivers
01 Nov
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Fubara denies shutting down NNPCL, oil companies in Rivers

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Top Stories Tamfitronics By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – Rivers State Government has debunked a social media report alleging that Governor Siminalayi Fubara shut down the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and other oil companies in the state.The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Warisenibo Joe Johnson, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, described the report false and a concocted propaganda.The statement reads, “The attention of Rivers State Government has been drawn to a spurious news item circulating on social media on “Gov. Siminalayi Fubara shutting down NNPCL and all oil companies in Rivers State”.“The report was not only false, but a concocted propaganda from the imagination of the author and enemies of the State. The story was also circulated by an inconsequential and unverified medium.“Governor Siminalayi Fubara is committed to the rule...
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