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FG approves national citizens value brigade in schools
The Federal Government on Monday approved the creation of the National Citizens Value Brigade across primary and secondary schools nationwide. It said the gradual erosion of good morals and values among the youth, leading to various forms of misconduct, has raised concerns recently. Therefore, this brigade is designed to instil a new culture of values […]
FG, Lagos, others defy FOI Act despite court rulings
Ministries, departments, and agencies under the federal and state governments have consistently defaulted on honouring requests made by organisations and individuals under the Freedom of Information Act, findings by Saturday PUNCH have revealed. Majority of MDAs that received official requests for information, especially from civil society organisations, usually declined to respond to such demands without […]
Fed Govt reviews inmates’ feeding allowance from N750 to N1,250
The Federal Government has reviewed the feeding allowance of inmates in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). This followed a recent viral video that showed inmates complaining of poor feeding at the correctional centres in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. NCoS spokesman Umar Abubakar said announced while addressing reporters during the monthly media briefing of […]
Landowners sue FG over N15tn Lagos-Calabar highway
The Federal Government has insisted that it would continue construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway despite ongoing court cases filed by aggrieved persons against the project. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated this at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja while addressing serious concerns about the project’s procurement process that led to […]
FG hikes passport fees to N50,000, N100,000
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian passport effective from September 1, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo, on the X handle of the NIS. The increment aims to ensure the quality and integrity […]
Reps Seek 10-Year Jail Term, N5m Fine for any Nigerian Who Refuse to Recite National Anthem
House of Representatives has introduced the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, which aims to impose stringent penalties on Nigerians who fail to recite the national anthem. Reps Seek 10-Year Jail Term, N5m Fine for any Nigerian Who Refuse to Recite National Anthem According to the proposed legislation, anyone found guilty of refusing to recite the national […]
Tinubu signs new minimum wage bill into law
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, signed the new Minimum Wage Act into law. Tinubu signed the new law at 2 pm at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The brief ceremony was witnessed by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, among others. Details shortly…
Food crisis: FG sends 2,700 fertiliser trucks to states
As part of efforts to address the food crisis in the country, the Federal Government is sending 60 trucks of fertiliser to each of the states of the federation. Each of the 109 senators will also receive two trucks of fertiliser for distribution to farmers in their constituents, while the 360 members of the House […]
FG to conduct national drug use survey
The Federal Government plans to conduct a drug use survey as part of its efforts to combat drug abuse and develop preventive measures, The PUNCH reports. It said the survey to be conducted soon would help the government break the vicious cycle of drug abuse, safeguard teeming youth from falling prey to the illicit act […]
Balance press freedom with responsibility, FG tells journalists
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for journalists, highlighting that a free press is essential for a thriving democracy. Idris stated this during Wednesday’s book presentation of ‘Writing for Media and Monetising It’ authored by the Senior Vice Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of […]