Akpoti-Uduaghan
12 Dec
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has said that he is not ready to stop carrying out the demolition of illegal properties In Abuja. Wike said this following the numerous criticism from the public after the minister oversaw the demolition of some structures in the FCT in recent months. He has…
12 Dec
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has revealed why the lawmakers cannot stop the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from carrying out demolitions in Abuja. The minister was accused of revoking the land titles to an estate in the FCT and issued the same to Saravera Nigeria Limited, and the Minority Leader and…
6 Dec
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called for a redefinition of Nigerian content to drive innovation, sustainability, and economic transformation. Speaking at the 13th Annual Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, the senator stressed the need for a broader approach to local content implementation to position Nigeria as a global…
8 Sep
The Senate Committee on Local Content has launched free corporate business registration for youths to boost employment opportunities. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), who spearheaded the initiative in Kogi State, also empowered tertiary institution students with multipurpose business carts and announced the free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration for 2,500 Small and Medium Enterprises…
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Rwanda welcomed on Sunday calls for a summit of two African regional groups to discuss the escalating conflict in DR Congo. The M23 armed group, that the UN and several nations say is backed by Rwanda, have made substantial gains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, taking the major city of Goma and vowing to…
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Lagos residents have urged their representatives at the state and national assemblies to do more in the delivery of dividends of democracy to their constituents in 2025. The residents,from different constituencies ,made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. They spoke on the impact state and…
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Udinese fans ambushed a train carrying rivals from Venezia after their Serie A match Saturday, triggering a massive brawl that left several injured and caused eight arrests, Italian police said Sunday. Around 50 Italian and Austrian supporters of Udinese, many covering their faces and some wielding flares and smoke bombs, occupied the tracks at Basiliano,…
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Manchester United completed the signing of Danish defender Patrick Dorgu from Lecce on Sunday for a reported initial fee of £25 million ($37 million). The 20-year-old has impressed in Serie A over the past two seasons, scoring five goals in 53 appearances in the Italian top flight, and has four caps for his country. Dorgu…
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The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has called on Nigerians to promptly report environmental violations to the agency. Dr Innocent Barikor, the Director-General, NESREA, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Barikor spoke through Mr Elijah Udofia, Director, Environmental Quality Control (EQC),…
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Alvaro Morata is set for a loan move to Galatasaray from AC Milan after the Turkish champions announced on Sunday that negotiations between the two clubs had begun. "Official negotiations have begun for the loan of Alvaro Morata," Galatasaray said in a short statement on social media. Spain captain Morata is close to leaving Milan…
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English forward Chuba Akpom has gone on loan from Ajax to injury-hit Lille with an option to buy, the French Ligue 1 club announced Sunday. "The versatile English striker signed up today as part of a loan (with option to buy) until the end of the 24-25 season," the northern French outfit said. Akpom, 29,…
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Ola Olukoyede, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, has expressed his concern about the attitude of Nigerians toward corrupt practices. The EFCC boss said that many Nigerians have resorted to corrupt practices, and it is one of the main obstacles to the development of the Nigerian state in many areas. He made this…
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Contrary to insinuations that the police have now turned themselves into tax collectors, the Force Headquarters has put it on record that it does not issue 3rd party insurance. It maintained that it is only enforcing the law and won't make a dime from enforcing the policy. The FHQ noted that its attention was drawn…
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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has suggested that couples reaching 25 years of marriage should renew their vows, emphasizing commitment and purpose. Obasanjo humorously referred to Anyim as his “boss,” acknowledging the significant role the Senate played during his presidency. Obasanjo disclosed this in Abuja at the weekend during the 25th wedding anniversary of Pastors…