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FG seeks Africa’s inclusion in UN Security Council
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has called for Africa’s inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council while positioning Nigeria as the continent’s ideal representative. Tuggar, who spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sweden, on Tuesday, during a panel discussion tagged “Africa’s Momentum,” noted the glaring exclusion
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has called for Africa’s inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council while positioning Nigeria as the continent’s ideal representative. Tuggar, who spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sweden, on Tuesday, during a panel discussion tagged “Africa’s Momentum,” noted the glaring exclusion
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- January 23, 2025
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Abure eyes LP crisis resolution before 2027
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, on Wednesday, expressed optimism that the internal crises rocking the party would be resolved well ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abure declared that was prepared to reconcile with Abia State Governor, Alex Otti; the 2023 LP presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, and other aggrieved chieftains
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The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, on Wednesday, expressed optimism that the internal crises rocking the party would be resolved well ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abure declared that was prepared to reconcile with Abia State Governor, Alex Otti; the 2023 LP presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, and other aggrieved chieftains
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- January 23, 2025
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EFCC: Taming the corruption within
IN 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission dismissed 27 officers for “fraudulent activities and misconduct.” This has again highlighted the poor perception of the anti-corruption body and the country’s calamitous corruption burden. The Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the offenders would be investigated as part of efforts to rid it of bad eggs. It
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IN 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission dismissed 27 officers for “fraudulent activities and misconduct.” This has again highlighted the poor perception of the anti-corruption body and the country’s calamitous corruption burden. The Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the offenders would be investigated as part of efforts to rid it of bad eggs. It
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- January 23, 2025
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COAS names NDA counter-terrorism village after Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has inaugurated a Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency Village at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the village was inaugurated on Tuesday and named after the late COAS, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Oluyede also inaugurated the Army Wing’s auditorium; a 30-man Corporal
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has inaugurated a Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency Village at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the village was inaugurated on Tuesday and named after the late COAS, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Oluyede also inaugurated the Army Wing’s auditorium; a 30-man Corporal
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- January 23, 2025
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Lawmaker inaugurates ICT, health centres in Ogun
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State, Olamilekan Adeola, on Tuesday, reiterated his commitment to service and engagement tailored towards enhancing the socio-economic development of the district. He stated this while inaugurating constituency projects in the Yewa North Local Government Area. Among the projects
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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State, Olamilekan Adeola, on Tuesday, reiterated his commitment to service and engagement tailored towards enhancing the socio-economic development of the district. He stated this while inaugurating constituency projects in the Yewa North Local Government Area. Among the projects
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- January 23, 2025
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2024, significant turning point for NIWA – MD
The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Mr. Nola Oyebamiji, has stated that the year 2024 was a significant turning point for NIWA. He added that despite some challenges faced, the agency demonstrated resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to its vision and mission. Oyebamiji disclosed this in his New Year message to the
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The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Mr. Nola Oyebamiji, has stated that the year 2024 was a significant turning point for NIWA. He added that despite some challenges faced, the agency demonstrated resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to its vision and mission. Oyebamiji disclosed this in his New Year message to the
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- January 23, 2025
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Okpehbolo raises Edo magistrates’ retirement age, hires 500 teachers
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, signed two significant bills into law, marking a new phase in the state’s judiciary and oil sectors. The first bill raises the retirement age for magistrates in the state from 60 to 65 years. The second bill increases the number of members of the state’s oil agency. The
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, signed two significant bills into law, marking a new phase in the state’s judiciary and oil sectors. The first bill raises the retirement age for magistrates in the state from 60 to 65 years. The second bill increases the number of members of the state’s oil agency. The
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- January 23, 2025
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56 stolen vehicles recovered, 302 kidnap victims rescued in January – Police
The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a total of 962 suspects across the country for various since the commencement of the year. The police also recovered 56 stolen vehicles and rescued 302 kidnap victims in 22 days. A breakdown of the number showed that 179 suspects were arrested for armed robbery, 100
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The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a total of 962 suspects across the country for various since the commencement of the year. The police also recovered 56 stolen vehicles and rescued 302 kidnap victims in 22 days. A breakdown of the number showed that 179 suspects were arrested for armed robbery, 100
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- January 23, 2025
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Doctors begin three-day strike in Abuja
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration on Wednesday commenced a three-day warning strike over unpaid salaries, allowances, and other demands. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the President of ARD FCTA, Dr George Ebong, said the strike came after the three-week ultimatum issued last year elapsed. The association had
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The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration on Wednesday commenced a three-day warning strike over unpaid salaries, allowances, and other demands. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the President of ARD FCTA, Dr George Ebong, said the strike came after the three-week ultimatum issued last year elapsed. The association had
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Alaafin: Owoade puts traditional rites on hold, returns to Canada
Ten days after receiving the staff of office and certificate of appointment from Governor Seyi Makinde, the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has yet to begin the month-long traditional rites to pave the way for his coronation. During the January 13 presentation to Owoade, at the Oyo Governor’s Office, State Secretariat, Ibadan, Governor
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Ten days after receiving the staff of office and certificate of appointment from Governor Seyi Makinde, the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has yet to begin the month-long traditional rites to pave the way for his coronation. During the January 13 presentation to Owoade, at the Oyo Governor’s Office, State Secretariat, Ibadan, Governor
