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Gabon’s new military ruler sworn in as caretaker president

Gabon’s new military ruler, Gen. Brice Nguema, was sworn in as the country’s caretaker president on Monday, five days after seizing power in a coup in the Central African country.

UPDATED – Presidential Election Petition Court to deliver judgment Wednesday

The Presidential Election Petition Court,  has confirmed Wednesday as  date for judgment in the three petitions challenging the outcome of the  2023 presidential election.

FG appeals to NLC to suspend proposed 2-day warning strike

The Federal Government has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to suspend its proposed 2-day nationwide warning strike over economic hardship.

Fidelity records PBT of N76.3bn for H1 2023

……Declares interim dividend of 25 kobo Per Share By Chimezie Godfrey Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has recorded an impressive 204.4% growth in Profit Before...

Gauff outlasts Wozniacki to reach U.S. Open quarter-finals

American teenager Coco Gauff ended Caroline Wozniacki’s U.S. Open comeback with a 6-3 3-6 6-1 victory to reach the quarter-finals on Sunday.The Dane, who returned to Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2019 after coming out of retirement following the birth of her two children, kept sixth seed Gauff on her toes for two sets.

Lewandowski’s late penalty gives Barcelona 2-1 win at Osasuna

Robert Lewandowski’s late penalty earned FC Barcelona a hard-fought 2-1 win at Osasuna on Sunday as the defending LaLiga champions secured their third consecutive victory.

2023/2024 NPFL: Expect more from referees, NRA President says

Sanni Zubair, President, Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) has said that football enthusiasts  should expect fair and improved officiating as the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) kicks-off nationwide.

Rema, Asake, Burna Boy win big at 16th Headies Award in U.S.

Nigerian musician Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema’s most popular single, Calm Down won several awards on Sunday night at the 16th Headies in Atlanta, Georgia.

Air Peace boss, Olubadan, others bag Afro awards 2023

Dr Allen Onyema, Air Peace Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Oba Dr Moshood Olalekan-Balogun, Olubadan of Ibadan and others have been nominated for the prestigious Afro Awards 2023 for their humanitarian services.

Cross River solicits stronger synergy with UNHCR for effective refugee management 

The Government of Cross River has called for stronger synergy with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, (UNHCR), to integrate basic health services in the management of refugees in the state.

Police investigate officers over alleged abduction, extortion in River

The Police Command in Rivers says it is investigating some policemen alleged to have forcefully abducted and extorted a resident of N620,000 at gunpoint.

I will not fail Nigerians – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his determination not to fail the country in carrying out a permanent transformation of the nation’s economy to an enduring prosperity.

NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, sunshine from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorology Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast cloudy atmosphere over northern region.

APC Diaspora Council rejects Edo LG elections

Dr Legend Asuelime, Director-General of EDO-APC Diaspora Council, has described Saturday’s Local Government Election in Edo as a sham.

ALERT: DSS discovers plot to stage violent protests in Nigeria, identifies ring leaders

By Danlami Nmodu The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has again uncovered a plot to stage violent protests in Nigeria. Peter Afunanya, public relations...

Resurgence of coups in Africa and the panacea, By Hassan Gimba

....Resurgence of coups in Africa and the panacea In the past three years, at least eight African countries have witnessed military coup d’états. This is...

Adeleke oledges God driven governance, vows uncreased democratic dividends

By Chimezie Godfrey Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to serve the people with all his strength just as he vowed...

Lagos State Govt takes over medical care of 13-year-old boy with ”missing intestine”

The Lagos State Goverment has taken over the medical care of Adebola Akin-Bright, a 13-year-old boy, whose small part of his intestines was allegedly missing at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja.

Police arrest 2 robbery suspects on 2nd Niger Bridge

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command, attached to Harbour Division, have arrested two robbery suspects dispossessing unsuspecting citizens of their valuables on the recently inaugurated 2nd Niger Bridge.

CSO faults Reps over N81.2bn spent by agency to plant 21m trees

A Civil Society Organisation, Budget Implementation, Assessment, Evaluation and Monitoring Committee has faulted the House of Representatives over claimed that the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) spent N81.2 billion to plant 21millin trees.

Meter: NEMSA allays fear of electricity consumers over upgrade

The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has assured electricity consumers using pre-paid meters that units already purchased will not be lost due to the ongoing meter upgrade.

Police rescue 3 victims from kidnappers in Kaduna LGA

The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives  rescued three kidnap victims at Kuriga Wussa area of Zaria Local Government Area (LGA) in the state.

We’ll continue to advocate health insurance scheme for retirees–NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said it would continue to advocate inclusion of retirees, both in the private and public sectors, in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

FG distributes yam seeds, other inputs to farmers in Kaduna’

The Federal Government has distributed improved yam seedlings and other inputs to farmers and extension agents in Kaduna. Speaking during the distribution on Sunday in Kaduna, Mrs Raheem Adejoke, a Senior Agric Officer at the Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Services said the aim was to boost mass cultivation of yam.

FG distributes cowpeas starter packs to farmers, extension agents in Kaduna

The Federal Government has distributed cowpea starter packs (inputs) to farmers and extension agents in Kaduna.
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