African-Chinese Summit
9 Sep
Prominent Political Science Professor, Bolaji Akinyemi, has urged President Bola Tinubu's administration to exercise caution in handling deals with China. Prof. Akinyemi, a former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), voiced his concerns during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. "Of course, we should be careful, but don't isolate…
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A seven-member People's Democratic Party (PDP) State Congress Committee for Ogun State on Sunday declared Rotarian Abayomi Tella as the newly elected chairman of the party. At the congress held in Abeokuta, the state capital, the chairman of the committee, Kabiru Baffa Jauro, declared Tella as the winner of the election reportedly supervised by the…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested an automobile spare parts dealer, Ejiofor Chiwuzie over attempt to export consignments of heroin and loud, a strain of cannabis in Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said…
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The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (Edo SUBEB) has announced September 30, as the resumption date for all primary and junior secondary schools across the state. A statement signed by the Board indicates that the necessary steps have been taken by teachers, headteachers, and other stakeholders to ensure learners return to a conducive environment…
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The Sa'adu Zungur University formerly Bauchi State University, Gadau has denied the resignation of 30 PhD holders. The management of the university in a statement by the Public Relations Officer, Auwal Hassan, said a media report claimed that members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) left the school. Hassan noted that the University…
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The Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe, Troops of Sector 1, on Sunday, arrested three suspects with guns and ammunition at the Oghareki community in Ethiope West local government area of the State. Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer, Major Emmanuel Onoja, in a statement, said that the suspects were arrested in a RX 350…
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A communication expert, Ezekiel Olaniyan, has explained how organisation can navigate crisis communication through efficient and effective strategies. Olaniyan noted that past events including protests, global pandemic have forced organisations to re-assess their crisis communication strategies in real-time. In his article titled: "Navigating Crisis Communication: Lessons from COVID-19, #EndSARS, and 2024 protests", he noted that…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned entities engaging in illegal fund management activities to desist forthwith or be ready to face the law. The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this in Abuja on Sunday in preparation for the Commission’s World Investor Week (WIW). Agama said the Commission’s…
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The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, says on Sunday that more than 40 per cent of Nigerians now enjoy 20 hours of power supply daily across the country. Adelabu, in a statement in Abuja, said the feat was achieved through revolutionary measures taken by the Ministry of Power, with the support of President Bola…
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Senator representing Borno South, senatorial district, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has expressed a dissenting view on the clamour by the state government for the establishment of state police. Ndume also called for caution in enforcing the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy and the amendment to the constitution. Ndume, who made the submission at…
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has called for collective action to salvage Nigeria from the present socio-economic and other challenges currently plaguing it. Soludo made the call at an Interdenominational Church Service to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, held on Sunday at the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka. He urged Nigerians to continue to…