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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.
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Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.
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Varsity Don Sentenced to Three Years for Electoral Fraud

Professor Ignatius Uduk received a three-year prison term because he fabricated results during the 2019 elections.
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Akwa Ibom Honors Fallen Heroes, Supports Their Families

The state government of Akwa Ibom has shown its appreciation and respect for the...
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Akwa Ibom Faces Rising HIV Rates, Sparks Alarm

Akwa Ibom State continues to grapple with a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, even amid...
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Ibeno Community’s Oil Blessing Becomes Its Curse

In Ibeno, an oil-rich region in Akwa Ibom State, the blessings of oil exploration...

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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.
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Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.
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Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.
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FG’s N70,000 transport allowance for workers could cost N465.7 billion as TUC rejects the deal

Nigeria’s 70,000 naira transport allowance could cost 465.7 billion naira over six months, and the Trade Union Congress says workers need a permanent raise instead.