development agenda
12 Mar
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal on Monday presided over the 18th session of the Zamfara State Executive Council meeting at the council chambers, Government House, Gusau. The governor emphasised the need for accountability and transparency in governance, urging all cabinet members to prioritize their responsibilities. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, which…
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Oluyemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to lead the Nigerian Army (NA) with empathy, promising to ensure every officer and soldier gets all their entitlements. The COAS stated this during his maiden operations visit to Headquarters 1 Division Nigerian Army in Kaduna as part of his tour…
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Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei. The navy vessels, along with 34 Chinese aircraft, were spotted near Taiwan in the 24 hours to 6:00 am (2200 GMT) Thursday, according to the defence ministry's…
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For about an hour on Wednesday night, governors from the 36 states of the federation, under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF
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Fifty-four journalists were killed worldwide while carrying out their work or because of their profession in 2024, a third of them by the Israeli army, according to an annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published Thursday. According to the press freedom NGO, Israeli armed forces were responsible for the deaths of 18 journalists this…
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A lot of aggrieved Nigerian electricity consumers are uninformed about how to enforce their rights against Distribution Companies (DisCos) over tariff disputes, service quality complaints and other grievances, such that some usually file charges in court to seek redress.
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Mikel Arteta praised Bukayo Saka's "incredible talent" after the Arsenal forward's double inspired a 3-0 win over Monaco that moved his side closer to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday. Saka struck late in each half at the Emirates Stadium before Kai Havertz wrapped up Arsenal's fourth win in six games in the…
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Substitute Ferran Torres struck twice in 10 minutes to earn Barcelona a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday and seal their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League. Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona on 53 minutes in Germany, latching onto a Dani Olmo pass on the counter, but Serhou Guirassy…
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Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reduce
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Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has vowed to fix a fresh date for the official installation of Alhaji Munir Sanusi as the new district head of Bichi emirate.
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Pep Guardiola admitted that he is questioning himself as his Manchester City team slumped to yet another defeat at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. City fell 2-0 in a freezing Turin, their seventh defeat in 10 matches in all competitions putting their qualification for the last 16 at risk. Asked by reporters whether…