Niger: Seven Nigerian states in dire straits, economic losses over border closure

• Perishable foods worth N40b lost in three weeks • Rice price soar from N30,000 to N55,000 per 50kg • Border closure splits couples, families • Reject war option against Niger, stakeholders say in final push Ripple effects of economic sanctions on the Niger Republic are rocking at least seven Nigerian states bordering the south […]

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FCT minister Wike vows to restore Abuja master plan, demolish illegal structures

L-R: Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike (2nd); Minister of State, FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud; and Permanent Secretary, FCT Administration, Mr. Adesola Olusade, during a press conference by the FCT minister in Abuja on Monday Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr. Nyesom Wike says he will demolish all illegal buildings and […]

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Osun set to deliver 14,516 bags of rice, other FG palliatives to citizens

Governor Ademola Adeleke Osun State Government has concluded plans to deliver federal palliatives to residents of the state. Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon Kolapo Alimi, in a statement said the state is expecting the second batch of Federal Government’s food palliatives. Also, it it still awaits the last truck of 600 bags of […]

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Ibadan-based media outfit set to launch online radio

Fast-rising digital media company Moac Global Media, a news and entertainment service provider, based in Ibadan, is set to launch its online radio service. According to its Proprietor and CEO, Mr. Michael Olu Abi Coker, the media outfit seeks to satisfy its teeming audience with new contents at the dial of a button on their […]

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Tinubu redeploys Oyetola, names minister for Niger Delta Development

President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said Tinubu will announce a Minister-Designate assigned to the Federal Ministry of Youth soon. He said the Ministers-Designate allocated to the Federal Ministries […]

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Egypt arrests journalist after report on smuggling case

Egyptian authorities have arrested journalist Karim Asaad after his fact-checking service had published articles accusing officials of involvement in smuggling cash, weapons and gold to Zambia, the publication said Sunday. Asaad was apprehended at his home in Greater Cairo early Saturday following questioning over coverage of the case, said a statement from independent website Matsada2sh. […]

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