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The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on Friday, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to debrief the Nigerian leader on the effort to restore constitutional rule in some West African countries that recently came under the vice-grip of military juntas. The countries now under military rule in…
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The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on Friday met with President Bola Tinubu to debrief the Nigerian leader on the effort to restore constitutional rule in some West African countries that have recently come under the grip of military juntas. The countries now under military rule in West Africa are Niger,…
28 May
Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, made a strong case for a global partnership that addresses the problem of internal displacement in Nigeria, pledging the Federal Government’s commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens.
17 May
Ahead of the May 29 Democracy Day celebration, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and some other eminent personalities across the world would deliberate on the impact of military coups in Africa.
16 May
Ahead of the May 29 democracy day celebration, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside eminent personalities from across the world, will deliberate on the impact of military coups in Africa. Among the personalities slated to share their insights at the upcoming summit on the State of Democracy in Africa are Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of…
30 Mar
Despite the huge war the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been waging against drug lords, there are indications that the more arrests they make, the more the cartel grows.
26 Mar
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has assured of the global body’s continued support for Nigeria’s fight against illicit drugs.
25 Jan
In 2016, against the backdrop of massive media attention in Nigeria about the rare decision of the then leadership of the Nigerian Army to set up the first of its kind human rights desk in addition to the appointment of a full two-star general as Head of the civil and military affairs...
24 Jan
United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has warned against “unregulated digitalisation” in job creation, saying it is a driver of inequalities.
24 Nov 2023
The Federal Government has launched a National Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework 2023–2030 and the National Mental Health Policy 2023.
29 Sep 2023
As the United Nations General Assembly High-Level week proceeded last week, the idea of Africa as the next business frontier of the world resounded with glaring ardour. Even the very fact that New York where all of the world’s attention is turned to about this time every year is led by an African American is…
20 Sep 2023
Global connectivity through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has received financial, strategic and operational commitments from the United Nations member states, the private sector, international organisations and philanthropic foundations to help put the SDGs back on track.
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Excited spectators plodded through puddles Saturday to reach the most spectacular venue of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with beach volleyball kicking off in the shadow of a just-visible Eiffel Tower. After a rain-soaked opening ceremony the night before, the first day of sporting action was equally wet, and crowds at the purpose-built stadium huddled under…
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The Senate has confirmed the passing of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah (APC- Anambra). The confirmation is in a statement by Senate Spokesperson, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu on Saturday in Abuja. He stated that “it is with deep sorrow and profound regret that the Senate announces the passing of our esteemed colleague, Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, who, until his…
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Warns about failing aides in time of need The former southeast campaign spokesman to President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has raised concern at the silence of a great number of the president's appointees at the most critical time the administration is facing anticipated mass protests. Onoh while quoting from the Holy Bible discribed the…
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A construction expert and Deputy President, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Africa, George Okoroma, has expressed worry over the reoccurring building collapse in the country and called for appropriate measures to curb it. Okoroma, who attributed the incidents of collapsed buildings to poor adherence to professional ethics and standards, lamented that the unabated challenge…
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Reactions have continued to trail the recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to the 774 local government (LG) councils in the country, as a prominent Niger Delta leader, Goodnews Abalagha, has disagreed with former Delta State Governor, James Onanefe Ibori for his opposition to the verdict. Abalagha expressed his disapproval of Ibori’s comments, questioning…
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The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) has written an open letter to the European Union (EU) Commission requesting an extension of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation. The European market, which takes up about 70% of cocoa exports from Nigeria as major buyers, has set up regulations prohibiting cocoa harvested from deforested areas…
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Epic Nigerian superhero animation Iyanu has been announced for the screen. Iyanu is produced by Emmy-winning company behind Oscar-winning project, Hair Love, Lion Forge Entertainment. Award-winner Serah Johnson leads the all-African voice cast as Iyanu, alongside African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) winner Adesua Etomi-Wellington, three-time AMAA nominee Stella Damasus, multi-award-winner Blossom Chukwujekwu, and Shaffy Bello…
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The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted and seized a significant quantity of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) along the Ayegun axis of Oyo State. The Command seized 94 drums, each containing 235 litres, and 44 kegs, each containing 25 litres, totalling 23,190 litres of PMS. The Customs Area Controller…
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Popular oil mogul and politician, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is reportedly dead. The Anambra-born lawmaker reportedly passed away in London. READ ALSO:South Africans Sign Petition Against Miss S.A. Finalist, Chidimma Adetshina Ubah, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) a few months ago, was planning to seek the party’s ticket ahead of the Anambra State governorship…
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The Miss South Africa (Miss SA) pageant has become the center of a controversy surrounding the eligibility of contestant, Chidimma Adetshina. In the latest development, some South Africans have launched a petition to oppose her participation. Debate on Chidimma’s citizenship Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old born and raised in Soweto, South Africa, has faced questions about…