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Insecurity: Govt allocates N112bn to protect School’s in 3years

The federal government has allocated more than N112 billion to ensure safety and inclusive spaces for children in the next three years.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday to commemorate the
2024 World Children’s Day with the theme “Advancing Children’s Rights for a Sustainable Future.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s global day of action for children and children.
Annually celebrated around the globe on 20 November, World Children’s Day commemorates the anniversary of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration and Convention on Children’s Rights on 20 November 1959 and 1989, respectively.
Consequently, the United Nations celebrates the day and strives to raise awareness about issues such as education inequity, child labour, and access to healthcare while also urging worldwide action to address these concerns.
The women’s affairs minister, therefore, pointed out that the government is committed to creating an environment where every child will have access to education, health and a life free from fear and harm.
According to her, the funding was through the National Plan for Financing Safe Schools.
“Through the National Plan for Financing Safe Schools, more than N112 billion has been allocated to safeguard learning environments over the next three years, ensuring that schools remain safe and inclusive spaces for all children,” she said.
She noted progress made in protecting children’s rights in the country, saying the Child Rights Act (CRA 2003) had been domesticated in the 36 states and the FCT.
She added that the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act of 2015 also indicated the government’s commitment to the Maputo Protocol.
“This Act has strengthened policies to shield children from abuse, violence and exploitation, reinforcing Nigeria’s stance against all forms of harm toward its youngest citizens.
“Nigeria is taking bold actions to combat violence against children through legislative reviews, enhanced policies and comprehensive child protection frameworks,” she said.
The minister, therefore, urged stakeholders to address critical issues such as child labour, trafficking, harmful cultural practices and barriers to inclusive education.
“Let us remember that every child represents our collective future. The ministry remains unwavering in its mission to build a Nigeria where every child is empowered, protected and given the environment and tools to thrive.
“We urge stakeholders to join us in this noble cause. Together, we can create a society where children’s rights are not only protected, but celebrated as the foundation of a sustainable and prosperous future,” she added.
(NAN)
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Akpabio drags Natasha to court over satirical apology

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to delete a satirical apology she posted on her social media pages.
On 27 April, Akpoti-Uduaghan shared a short video in which she mockingly apologised to Akpabio, claiming it was for not allowing him to have his way with her.
Akpoti-Uduaghan stated she was ‘sorry for the crime of maintaining dignity and self-respect’ and for rejecting the advances of the Senate President, whom she implied believed no one could refuse him.
The dispute between the two senators stems from an altercation in the Senate chamber over seating arrangements.
This led to Akpoti-Uduaghan initiating a suit that sought to stop the Senate from investigating her for alleged misconduct.
In particular, the senator asked the court to prevent the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, chaired by Senator Neda Imasuen, from taking any disciplinary action against her.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was later suspended following her accusations against the Senate President, accusing him of sexual harassment.
The presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako, on 4 April 2025, restrained all parties involved in the suit from making public comments about the ongoing case.
Meanwhile, Akpabio’s legal team, led by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, has filed a fresh application asking the court to direct Akpoti-Uduaghan to delete the video, arguing it violated a judge’s directive.
In his application, Akpabio’s lawyer also requested the court to order Akpoti-Uduaghan to remove the post from all her social media accounts.
Additionally, Ogunwumiju urged the court to mandate Akpoti-Uduaghan to publish a written apology in at least two national newspapers and file an affidavit confirming her compliance.
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Real reason APGA snubbed Obi, adopts Tinubu

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra on Thursday announced that the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has officially adopted President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Mr Soludo made the announcement at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka during the President’s working visit to the state.
According Mr Soludo, APGA and the All Progressives Congress, APC, will work together, as both parties share a common belief in progressivism.
Mr Soludo said: “Progressives are working together.”
Earlier, the President described Mr Soludo as a competent governor.
While inaugurating several major projects executed by the Soludo administration, the President described Mr Soludo as a friend and a visionary leader.
He said: “I am honoured to be here. I commend my friend, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who is a visionary and competent leader for the work he has been doing in Anambra State.”
The projects set to be commissioned by the President include Emeka Anyaoku Center at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, the new Government House, the Solution Fun City, and the 8-lane Aroma–Government House Boulevard in Awka.
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Senate endorses Tinubu’s full tax reform package

On Thursday, the Senate passed the final two tax reform bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, completing the approval of all four proposed laws.
This comes a day after the Senate had already passed two of the bills, with the remaining pair receiving the green light today.
The legislation will now undergo harmonization by a joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives before being presented to President Tinubu for assent.
The four executive bills include the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, and the Nigeria Tax Bill—all aimed at overhauling and modernizing Nigeria’s tax system.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in an earlier statement, praised the move, calling it “a step in the right direction” that would significantly improve governance and transform the country’s revenue collection processes.
In another major development, Nigeria has cleared all outstanding debts to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), officially exiting the list of debtor nations.
As of 2023, Nigeria owed the IMF $1.61 billion. However, under a repayment strategy initiated by President Tinubu’s administration, the debt was reduced to $472 million by January 2025 and has now been fully repaid as of May 2025.
This milestone was confirmed in the latest update on the IMF’s website, and reiterated by O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Engagement and Strategy, via a post on his account.
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