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Investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo on Saturday thanked Nigerians for the public pressure that led to his release from the custody of the Nigerian Army. Soyombo, who was detained by the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, pledged public support through the #FreeFisayaNow campaign and…

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Farmers in Taraba State have been asked to use farm guides as a preventive measure to prevent livestock invasion and protect their crops. The recommendation emerged during the 17th Peaceful Architectural Dialogue (PAD) stakeholder meeting held recently at the Grand Shield Hotel in Jalingo, the state capital. Dialogue supported by Search for…

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The Executive Director of the Health Maternal Health Foundation (HOMEF), Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has described as false some claims by genetically modified organism (GMO) advocates that GMO crops produce more than conventional crops. A GMO is a plant or microorganism that has undergone biotechnology. GMO developers are using biotechnology to change…

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Businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Emeka Offor has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making significant strides in the nation’s education sector. Offor stated this shortly after the Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, awarded him an honorary doctorate during the institution’s 12th convocation ceremony. Offor repeated his call for a stable and strengthened government…

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The Katsina State Government has said it will begin paying N70,000 minimum wage to civil servants in December. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Faskari, at a press briefing early Saturday morning. The announcement follows intense talks on Friday between state government officials as well as officials…