Day: June 12, 2024

Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the Department of State Services (DSS) against the planned clampdown on Nigerians engaged in a peaceful rally to commemorate democracy day.The non-governmental organisation’s statement, issued early Wednesday, follows a series of statements by the DSS and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) threatening to prevent the planned protests by well-meaning Nigerians, labour unions, and a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs).While reminding state authorities and security forces of their obligations to protect citizens’ rights…

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Mandy Park The Agribusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, is to float a radio programme to educate farmers in Abia State on modern techniques of agriculture. The Director of the centre, Dr Phillips Nto, disclosed the cheering news when members of the Integrated Farmers Association, Abia State chapter, paid him a courtesy visit in his office. He said it’s part of the corporate social responsibility of the centre. Nto disclosed that the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Maduebibisi Iwe, has granted approval for the take…

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