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Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador

Niger’s ruling junta has ordered police to expel France’s ambassador, a move marking a further downturn in relations. The coup leaders are following the strategy of juntas in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso, in distancing themselves from the region’s former colonial power amid a wave of anti-French sentiment.

House of Reps will end economic sabotage, ensure transparency in tax system -Speaker

Speaker of the House Representatives, Rep Abbas Tajudeen says the house has resolved to end economic sabotage and ensure transparency, accountability and fairness in the country’s tax system.

Towards enhanced budgeting and project execution in NDDC

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) stakeholders’ conference on implementable budget for the commission in 2024 has come and gone but its essence lingers.

Group tasks Wike on army of unemployed youths in FCT

Plan International Nigeria, an advocacy group,  has tasked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nysom Wike, to address the growing population of unemployed youths in the territory.

Araraume debunks report of supporting Imo PDP Guber Candidate

By Chimezie Godfrey A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, has debunked the report in some section of the media that...

Saving Abuja from Wike, Really? By Azu Ishiekwene

....Saving Abuja from Wike Abuja is not in a hurry to change. However, in a city famous for its bad habits fostered by wayward politicians,...

Military eliminates 39 terrorists, arrests 157, rescues 109 abductees, others – DHQ

By Chimezie Godfrey The military has neutralized 39 terrorists, and arrested 157 of them within the last one week says Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Abuja. The Director,...

Police suspect man lying on varsity pedestrian bridge didn’t commit suicide

The police command in Benue says it suspects  that the death of a yet-to-be  identified man on a pedestrian bridge at the Benue State University, Makurdi, was due to accident, not suicide.

Italy fears military solution to Niger crisis could foment migration

A military solution to the coup in Niger would be a “disaster” that could trigger a new migration crisis, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday.

BUA cement coy declares N361bn revenue for 2022

BUA Cement PLC, one of Nigeria’s foremost cement companies, said it recorded a 40 per cent increase in its revenue within the last one year.

Customs tasks auto importers on transparency in vehicle imports

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ports Terminal Multiservices Limited PTML Command has urged importers of vehicles and their agents to imbibe transparency while making declarations for their imported vehicles.

NDDC: Izombe community thanks Tinubu, Uzodinma for Uchegbu’s appointment

The Izombe Clan, an oil bearing community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo,  has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for appointing  their son,  Dr Kyrian Uchegbu into the management board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Peter Obi’s campaign coordinator in Bayelsa defects to PDP

By Shedrack Frank Bayelsa Coordinator of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Mr Alagoa Morris, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples...

NIPR President sets up teams to transform, reposition institute

Dr Ike Neliaku, President and Chairman, Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), has set up a five-work team as part of efforts to transform and reposition the institute.

Ministerial Slot: Centre passes vote of confidence on Gbajabiamila

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizen Awareness (CCLCA) has passed a vote of confidence on the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, adding that he is a man with requisite character, capacity and competence.

Internet fraud: EFCC returns $26,000 to Briton

By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the return of  $26,000 to Christine Brown, a British national and a victim...

FG to revamp steel sector to boost Nigeria’s economy

The Federal Government has is set to revamp the nation’s steel sector to enhance the economy as well as create employment opportunities.

How NAGGW spent N81.2bn to plant 21m trees – Reps

The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the utilisation of ecological funds released to the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has uncovered N81.2 billion allegedly spent to plant 21m trees in 11 states.

APC expels 84 for alleged anti-party in Osun

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun on Wednesday, announced the expulsion of 84 of its members for engaging in alleged anti-party activities.

FG improves infrastructure at Idu train station to boost service delivery — MD

The Federal Government has commenced improvement of facilities and infrastructure at Idu Train Station, Abuja, to improve the quality of service delivery.

FG, Taraba Gov’t sign MoU on skills development, job creation

Federal Government and the Taraba Government on Wednesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to operationalise FG’s Skills Upgrading and Vocational Training Centre (SUVTC), for job creation and poverty reduction in Taraba.

We’ll focus, invest on the blue economy – Badaru

The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, said on Wednesday that the Federal Government was focused on investing in the modernisation of military equipment to guarantee the safety of citizens and foreigners.

UN chief condemns coup in Gabon

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has firmly condemned the ongoing coup attempt as a means to resolve the post-electoral crisis in Gabon. UN Spokesperson Stephanie Dujarric disclosed this at a news conference on Wednesday at UN headquarters in New York.

Shettima harps on value of traditional institution

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the value of the traditional institutions in the country. Shettima made the statement when he received a delegation led by the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs, retired Justice Sidi Bage I, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday.

FG to prioritise federal roads, unveils intervention programme

By Grace Alegba The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, on Wednesday, said the government would give special attention to maintenance of all federal roads...
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