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- December 12, 2024
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Heavy security as Haiti’s main airport reopens a month after shutdown
The airport was closed in November for the second time this year after commercial aircraft came under gunfire from gangs.Read More
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- December 12, 2024
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1,113 Ibeju-Lekki residents receives free medical care
The Management of Ibeju-Lekki General Hospital, Lagos State, says that 1,113 residents benefitted from its one-week free medical and surgical intervention programme. Its Medical Director, Dr Ime Okon, disclosed this…
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- December 12, 2024
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VP Shettima presides over last NEC meeting for 2024
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the meeting of the National Economic Council at the State House, Abuja, which is the last one for the year 2024. The meeting commenced at 11:30 am with a reasonable number of governors, including those of Cross River, Imo, and Gombe, among others, in attendance. Some governors
VP Shettima presides over last NEC meeting for 2024
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the meeting of the National Economic Council at the State House, Abuja, which is the last one for the year 2024.
The meeting commenced at 11:30 am with a reasonable number of governors, including those of Cross River, Imo, and Gombe, among others, in attendance.
Some governors are also being represented by their deputies.
At the NEC meeting held in November, about three states failed to submit their recommendations for the creation of state police, a development that may also top discussions at today’s meeting.
The federating states and their governors will also receive presentations from members of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team, focusing on issues such as the tax reform bill and other economic matters related to the 2025 fiscal year.
Already, a number of states have been proactive in submitting their budgetary proposals to their state assemblies ahead of 2025.
VP Shettima presides over last NEC meeting for 2024
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- December 12, 2024
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Protest rocks Borno varsity as Dangote truck crushes final-year student, one other to death
Two students of Borno State University, BOSU, have lost their lives in a fatal motor accident in the Jimtilo area along the Maiduguri-Damaturu road. The Information and Public Relations Officer…
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- December 12, 2024
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ECOWAS Ministers meet in Abuja over trade, security
The Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Thursday, held its 93rd ordinary session at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja. The session, chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, addressed critical governance, economic policies, and regional integration issues. ECOWAS President Omar Touray, in his opening address,
ECOWAS Ministers meet in Abuja over trade, security
The Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), on Thursday, held its 93rd ordinary session at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters in Abuja.
The session, chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, addressed critical governance, economic policies, and regional integration issues.
ECOWAS President Omar Touray, in his opening address, hailed President Bola Tinubu and the people of Nigeria for their support of the regional bloc.
Touray explained that the gathering of the Council couldn’t be more timely, considering the persistent challenges confronting the region.
He also informed the Council that 30 specific agendas concerning trade, security, agriculture and stability, among others, would be critically examined.
The ECOWAS President further expressed concern that, in the past six years, community remittances have declined, with only 40 percent of remittances received from member states.
He also commended the peaceful elections conducted this year in Liberia, Senegal, Togo and Ghana, which, he said, amplify the importance of peaceful democracy in the region.
Touray called on member states to recommit to the values of ECOWAS.
ECOWAS Ministers meet in Abuja over trade, security
- Africa
- December 12, 2024
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CAF president Motsepe congratulates Morocco for hosting 2030 World Cup
CAF president Patrice Motsepe congratulated Morocco after it was officially confirmed as co-host of the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup with Spain and Portugal on Wednesday.Read More
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- December 12, 2024
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Clashes erupt between Somalia’s federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election
The clashes underscore a deepening rift between the federal government and Jubbaland’s administration, raising fears of further instability in the strategically significant region near the Kenyan border.Read More
- Africa
- December 12, 2024
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Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
“The Malian army with the Wagner Group and Islamist armed groups have been targeting civilians and their property in violation of the laws of war,”Read More
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- December 12, 2024
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Yuletide: NRC eyes passenger volume increase on port Harcourt-Aba corridor
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has disclosed plans to increase its passenger volume on the Port Harcourt-Aba corridor during the yuletide. The South-East Zonal Public Relation Officer, Mr. Onyedikachi Onovo, disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Thursday. Onovo said that the corporation was already refurbishing additional vehicles to
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation has disclosed plans to increase its passenger volume on the Port Harcourt-Aba corridor during the yuletide. The South-East Zonal Public Relation Officer, Mr. Onyedikachi Onovo, disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Thursday. Onovo said that the corporation was already refurbishing additional vehicles to
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- December 12, 2024
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Apostle Femi Lazarus, others top Spotify most streamed podcasts in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa
Online streaming platform, Spotify, has unveiled the top five most streamed podcasts in Nigeria, Kenya and South, for 2024. Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Podcast Manager, Ncebakazi Manzi, in a statement on Thursday, said that “Apostle Femi Lazarus” remained the most streamed podcast in Nigeria. Manzi said others were: “Motivation Daily by Motiversity”, Success Addicted Podcast with
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Online streaming platform, Spotify, has unveiled the top five most streamed podcasts in Nigeria, Kenya and South, for 2024. Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Podcast Manager, Ncebakazi Manzi, in a statement on Thursday, said that “Apostle Femi Lazarus” remained the most streamed podcast in Nigeria. Manzi said others were: “Motivation Daily by Motiversity”, Success Addicted Podcast with
