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in NEWS, Politics, TOP STORIESAPC may face challenges after Buhari’s exit in 2023, Lawan warns
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may face severe challenges after the exit of President Muhammadu Buhari from office in 2023, except timely interventions are taken to avert same. Lawan gave the warning on Monday night in a speech delivered to close the First Progressives Youth Conference […] More
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Abuja culture market will create 500 jobs for youths – Runsewe
Otunba Olusegun Runsewe is the Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC). In this interview in Abuja he spoke amongst other issues how appreciating Nigeria’s diverse culture can help end the on-going violence in the country. Excerpts: Congratulations on your reappointment for a second term in office. What were your major […] More
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Don advocates integration of GBV in school curriculum
By Hassan Zaggi
The Vice Chancellor of University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, Prof Adesegun Fatusi, has advocated for the empowering of healthcare workers who are at the centre of providing services for Gender Based Violence (GBV) survivors.He also called for the integration of Gender Based Violence into the curriculum of medical, nursing schools, and all other health […] More
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Nigeria earned N79.96bn from solid minerals in 2019 – NEITI Report
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reported that Nigeria earned N79.96bn from the solid minerals sector in 2019.The figure which represents accruals to the Federation and other subnational entities shows a 15% increase when compared to the N69.47Bn recorded in 2018. These information and data are contained in the 2019 audit report of […] More
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in Crime, NEWS, TOP STORIES
Outlawed ‘Yansakai’ killing people in Zamfara — Investigation
The outlawed ‘Yansakai’ vigilante group has gone on rampage, killing and maiming innocent villagers in Zamfara State, sources have alleged. The Yansakai Vigilante group was set up by the immediate past government of Abdulazeez Yari. However, on assumption of office two years ago, the Governor Bello Mattawalle-led administration outlawed the vigilante group and was abolished […] More
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Buhari in Ghana, demands pressure on Mali junta on return to civilian rule
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday called on West African leaders to exert pressure on the military leadership in Mali to ensure that the transition process in the country is not aborted. The President’s position is contained in his statement delivered at the 59th Ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of […] More
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Buhari congratulates UN scribe, deputy on second tenure
President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres on his re-appointment for a second-term in office, and extension of Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed’s tenure for another five years. Amina Mohammad is one time Minister of Environment in Nigeria. President Buhari congratulated the Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General, […] More
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COVID-19: Africa’s testing capacity increases from 13,200 to 105,000
The laboratory testing capacity of many African countries have increased greatly compared to when the Coronavirus pandemic hits the world.This is due to the support of the African Development Bank (ADB).A statement on Saturday indicated that the daily testing capacity of African countries rose from 13,200 at the beginning of the epidemic to 105,000 currently.Strongly […] More
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NDPHC completes work on 330/132/33KV Lafia sub-station
Construction work on the 330/132/33KV sub-station project in Lafia, Nasarawa State, being built by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Ltd, has been completed with the project due for commissioning soon, the Executive Director Networks, NDPHC, Engr. IfeOluwa Oyedele, has disclosed. Engr. Oyedele who inspected the project on Thursday, said works as designed originally […] More
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in Economy, NEWS, TOP STORIES
COVID-19: UN Chief advocates extension of debt relief for middle-income countries
The United Nation (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, has called for the need for financing to help middle income countries recover in the wake of the COVID-19 global crisis. He insisted that innovative measures to address debt are required to help the world’s more than 100 middle-income countries expand their economies and exit the COVID-19 pandemic. […] More
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NFF demands Leah Sharibu’s freedom, flays violence against women
As part of its campaign to combat sexual violence during conflicts, the Nigerian Feminist Forum (NFF) has called for the release of abducted Miss Leah Sharibu and other women and girls held against their wish and being used as sex slaves. Sharibu and her school mates were kidnapped on February 19, 2018 from Government Girls’ […] More
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Buhari attends ECOWAS summit in Ghana
President Muhammadu Buhari will participate in the 59th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, June 19, 2021. The President, who will depart Abuja on Saturday, will join other Heads of State of Government of ECOWAS for the mid-year statutory meeting of the regional bloc, […] More
