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Sheikh Ahmad Gumi backs state-sponsored marriages in Shariah regions
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi argues that governments in Shariah-compliant states have a duty to fund marriage initiatives to curb extramarital activities and support citizens in need.
Niger State Advocates Urge Urgent Measures to Combat Child Malnutrition
Stakeholders in Niger State are demanding increased government funding and action to address a 43.9 percent child stunting rate, with local councils pledging new measures to improve nutrition.
Office of the Tax Ombud to Introduce Taxpayer Bill of Rights
The Nigerian Office of the Tax Ombud plans to release a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights to boost transparency, resolve disputes, and simplify tax administration, while also expanding digital services and regional reach.
Impact of New English School Uniform Legislation on Household Expenses
New rules in England limit the number of branded items schools can mandate, aiming to help families reduce back-to-school costs starting this September.
Nigeria Labour Congress urges radical restructuring of energy sector
The NLC has criticized Nigeria's power sector privatization, demanding a transition to a citizen-centered energy policy that focuses on development rather than profit from scarcity.
Bishop Oyedepo Urges Government to Prioritize Security Over Bus Preaching Ban
Bishop David Oyedepo has criticized government plans to ban bus preaching, urging authorities to focus on the country's pressing security challenges instead.
Maduabuchi Idam Criticizes Nigerian Government Over Inaction on South African Xenophobia
Activist Maduabuchi Idam has accused the Nigerian government of inaction regarding persistent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, urging the state to implement concrete policy and economic measures to protect its citizens.
Ebonyi disability advocates rally against state government exclusion
Ebonyi State disability rights advocates held a peaceful protest in Abakaliki demanding legislative action, welfare support, and the cancellation of an eviction order from their long-term office space.
Prime Minister Burnham signals potential tax hikes to address social care crisis
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to overhaul England's adult social care system, signaling that tax rises may be required to fund a new national service and integrate care with the NHS.
Afghan government restricts smartphone usage for civil servants
A UN report highlights a new Taliban mandate prohibiting government officials in Afghanistan from using smartphones, with penalties ranging from firing to legal action.