The World Bank has retained Nigeria alongside Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen as hotspots of global food security concerns, raising a red flag on the governments’ capacity to weather the storm. It is not the first time Nigeria would feature on the list but the World Bank’s latest Food Security Update says the countries […]
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The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has said that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited withheld about N8.4 trillion which would have been part of revenue accruing to Nigeria in the guise that it was used to pay for subsidy. Chairman of RMAFC, Mohammed Shehu, who made this known in a statement […]
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Grammy award-winning singers, Burna Boy and Terms have received several nominations in the 2023 edition of the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards. The Port Harcourt-born Afrofusion artiste was nominated for four awards in different categories. In the battle for ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist’, Burna Boy will square off against other global acts like Chris Brown, […]
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When 28-year-old Deborah Okunawo left Nigeria for the United Kingdom on a study visa last year, going with her husband made settling down easier. Nigeria’s erratic academic calendar, characterised by frequent and protracted university strikes, economic woes and rising insecurity forced Okunawo and thousands of others to “japa” — a word in the Yoruba language […]
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• As Obi seeks order to interrogate commission on ICT personnel A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Egwumah Omachonu Friday, yesterday, testified before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that he was unable to transmit presidential election results to the server of the commission, despite being able to transmit those of the […]
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In a democracy, power rests the most on the legislative arm of government and the reason executive heads often keep tabs on the House leadership. The Executive’s meddling in matters of the National Assembly lately produced a rubber stamp ninth Assembly that placed Mr. President above accountability, routinely approved prodigal borrowings, and steadily racked up […]
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US President Donald Trump holds a Make America Great Again rally as he campaigns at Orlando Sanford International Airport in Sanford, Florida, October 12, 2020. – Former US president Donald Trump said June 8, 2023 he has been indicted in the federal probe over his handling of classified documents after leaving office. (Photo by Saul […]
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• Tinubu meets all lawmakers-elect, seeks support for Akpabio, Barau, Abbas, Kalu • Drop party colours, fly national colour of progress, Tinubu begs lawmakers-elect • Wase vows to take race to the wire • Christian leaders seek support for Yari • Governors forum solidly behind Akpabio, Abbas, says Abiodun • We’re collaborating with other opposition […]
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By Abdu Rafiu The storm in Sudan has been raging for almost two months and it has shown no sign of abating. More than 1, 800 persons have been killed and no less than 1.6 million have been displaced. Aljazeera has reported that Saudi Arabia and the United States brokered peace talks have been suspended. […]
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Ex-minister seeks Osun APC restructuring Jubilant residents of Osun on Wednesday trooped out to welcome immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, into the state following the completion of his tenure. He was received by a mammoth crowd in Osogbo the state capital, and Ilesa where he showed appreciation for the warm reception accorded […]
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