The Federal Government has stated that it is closely monitoring the legal proceedings of Nigerian-Finnish citizen and leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, following his arrest in Finland on charges of inciting terrorism and promoting violence. Ekpa was detained on Thursday, November 21, 2024, by Finnish authorities, and the Finnish District […]
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The Arewa Consultative Forum on Thursday suspended its chairman Mamman Osuman following widespread reactions across the country, after the northern body’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s policies, saying it had impoverished the North. The ACF, in a statement, added that the interests of the North would be best represented by northerners. However, Yoruba socio-political Afenifere, […]
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A plan by the Federal Government to achieve a 20-hour power supply to Nigerians in urban areas and industrial hubs by 2027 has generated a buzz. Before now, successive administrations have set several unmet targets in the power sector and most Nigerians are hoping that for once, the Bola Tinubu administration will meet the target. […]
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Nogeria may not have its ambassadors in place any time soon. This is a deplorable concern. Since 2023, President Bola Tinubu has failed to reappoint ambassadors to represent Nigeria abroad. Tinubu recalled all Nigerian ambassadors and high commissioners in September 2023, about four months after he assumed office. It is surprising that 14 months after […]
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday wrote the Senate, seeking confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. “In his letter sent today, he seeks Oluyede’s confirmation in accordance with the provision of Section 218(2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended and Section 18(1) of the Armed Forces Act,” Tinubu’s […]
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By Abdu Rafiu There is an awakening sweeping through many parts of our world and questions are arising in the minds of a great many. Many are perplexed that world leaders have not been able bring about an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. It is believed that with the emergence of hawkish Donald Trump, the […]
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The Federal Government has said that Nigeria has made giant strides in the promotion of the rights of children across the country and in ensuring their good fare through the domestication and adoption of the Child Rights Act, (CRA) and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, (VAPPA). Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan stated this […]
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Senate Minority Leader and key member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus, Senator Abba Moro, has reiterated the party’s commitment to restructuring and regaining its electoral strength. Speaking after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Assembly caucus meeting on Wednesday, Moro addressed concerns about the party’s recent setbacks and ongoing efforts to prepare for […]
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Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, has commended journalists for their professionalism, sacrifices, and contributions to the successful conduct of the November 16 governorship election in the state. The CPS, in an appreciation message on behalf of his principal highlighted the media’s pivotal role in ensuring the smooth […]
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as Aiyedatiwa vows to fulfil pre-election promises Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has promised more developmental strides across the state as a way of repaying the massive votes given him in the just concluded election by the people of the State. The Governor stated this at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral […]
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