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Monthly Archives: August, 2023

Tinubu to address world leaders at UN General Assembly Sept. 19

By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will address the 78th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the...

Insurgency: 23,000 people missing in Nigeria in 10 years – Minister

By Franca Ofili Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, said on Wednesday that 23,000 people have been reported missing in less...

Tribunal upholds election of ex-Niger governor

By Rita IliyaThe National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the election of Abubakar Sani-Bello as Senator representing Niger North Senatorial District. Justice Angela Otaluka...

Shettima advocates robust platforms to re-engineer affairs of north

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday emphasised the need for re-engineering and re-strategising of affairs in the North with a view...

Crisis imminent in oil producing communities as coys fail to remit 3% OPEX

…..as stakeholders urge NUPRC to revoke licences of defaulters By Haruna Salami Imminent crisis is brewing in the oil producing communities over non-remittance of 3% annual...

Subsidy Removal: Trade union says rice, N5bn palliatives allocated to Osun inadequate

By Joshua Oladipo Federal Government’s rice palliatives and N5 billion allocated to Osun to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal is inadequate. The declaration was...

Update: President Lourenço invites Tinubu to consultations of African leaders

By Fortune AbangAngolan President João Lourenço on Wednesday invited his counterpart, President Bola Tinubu, to the regular bilateral and multilateral consultations of African leaders aimed at...

11 CSOs endorse Kyari’s ‘Culture of Transparency, Professionalism, Productivity’ at NNPCL -Full statement

Mele Kolo Kyari is driving high performances index in spite of the daunting challenges since assuming the mantle of leadership and has worked assiduously...

Delta Govt. warns residents on flood-prone areas to relocate

By Ifeanyi OlannyeThe Delta Government has called on residents on lowlands and flood-prone areas to relocate to higher planes to escape the impending flooding. The...

First Lady honours victims of 2011 terrorist attack on UN building

By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday paid tribute to victims of the Aug. 26, 2011 terrorist attack on UN building...

Lagos Central: Tribunal upholds Sen Eshinlokun- Sanni’s election, dismisses LP’s petition

By Chimezie Godfrey The National/State House of Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Lagos, on Wednesday, upheld the election of Senator Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni of the All...

2024 Hajj: Shettima urges NAHCON to come up with acceptable fare

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to rigorously review its exchange rate to come...

Sheriff extols leadership qualities of Vice President Shettima

By Salisu Sani-Idris A former Governor of Borno, Sen. Ali Sheriff, on Wednesday described the Vice President, Kashim Shettima as a leader who examplies the...

IGP seeks increased funding for police, regular recruitment of personnel

By Polycarp Auta Mr Kayode Egbetokun, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has called on the Federal Government to dedicate more funds to the Police...

Military destroys illegal oil refining site, others in Imo, Delta states

By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of the Nigerian Army have continued to crack down on saboteurs of Nigeria's oil sector in Southern Nigeria. In a statement, the...

Radio Drama Soap on Menstrual Health Debuts

A groundbreaking initiative in the form of a drama series on menstrual health and hygiene debuts Thursday August 31 on Radio Nigeria Bond 92.9...

NOA mourns Taiwo Akinkunmi designer of Nigeria’s national flag

By Chimezie Godfrey The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, (NOA) Dr. Garba Abari has described the death of the designer of the National...

NIPR President appoints, SK Usman, Sule Yau, others into teams to reposition Institute

As part of efforts to transform and reposition the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the President  and Chairman of the Governing Council has...

President Lourenço invites President Tinubu to consultations of African leaders

Angolan President João Lourenço on Wednesday invited his counterpart, President Bola Tinubu, to the regular bilateral and multilateral consultations of African leaders aimed at tackling common challenges across the continent.

Lagdo Dam: Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, 8 others likely to be flooded – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra states are likely to be flooded, following the release of water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon.

Gabon’s President Bongo calls on public to protest against his arrest

Hours after military leaders seized power in Gabon, President Ali Bongo issued a plea to the public from where he is being held under house arrest.

Nasarawa governorship tribunal fixes Sept. 14 for adoption of written addresses 

The  Nasarawa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia has fixed Friday, Sept. 14, for adoption of final written addresses by counsels to the petitioner and the three defendants.

Algeria proposes political solution to Niger crisis

Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, said that his country has put forth a political solution to address the ongoing crisis in neighbouring Niger.

Ex-Canadian minister advocates partnership with Nigeria on food, economy

By Ibironke Ariyo Ex-Canadian Secretary of State and Minister of Immigration and Citizenship, Mr Weiner Gerry, on Wednesday advocated for partnership between Nigeria and Canada...

Army hands over rail track vandal, receiver of goods to NSCDC

Troops of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, have arrested two suspects over alleged vandalism of railway tracks and causing damages that would cost N10 million to fix.
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