dialogue
22 Sep 2024
As Nigeria joins the world to celebrate this year's International Day of Peace, May Peace Prevail on Earth International (MPPOEI), an affiliate with the Public Information Department of the United Nations, has called for increased dialogue and understanding to foster peace in Nigeria. Nigerian Representative, May Peace Prevail on Earth, Mojima Etokundo, said that despite…
31 Jul 2024
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, addressed a crowd in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, urging them to refrain from participating in the nationwide protests scheduled for August 1st to 10th. His speech resonated with the thousands of supporters present, drawn from across the fourteen local government areas of Zamfara. In his impassioned…
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The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government for approving a two-year duty and VAT waiver on pharmaceutical raw materials. The federation described the decision as a major boost to Nigeria’s healthcare sector, saying it would help cut down the cost of essential drugs, support local drug manufacturers,…
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The Taraba State Police Command said they have rescued 20 kidnapped victims in a daring operation along the Takum/Mararaba road. The rescue, which took place on March 29, was carried out by operatives of the 67PMF Takum in collaboration with the military. Police spokesperson, ASP James Lashen Saminu, in a statement, said the operation was…
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The Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Edison Ehie has alleged that he was offered a N5billion bribe to impeach his principal when he was a leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly. He said he will reveal the person who made the offer soon. Ehie, who spoke on Channels…
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Still reeling from the tepid display by some of his players in the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has started rebuilding his team for better performance when the qualifiers resume in September.
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A stampede occurred on Sunday at the Eid ground in Gombe State, claiming two lives while 20 victims were hospitalised. This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson for the Gombe State Police Command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi. According to Abdullahi, the incident happened at the exit gate of the Eid ground, immediately after the…
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In school, we are taught that the media—often described as the Fourth Estate—exists to educate, inform, and serve as a watchdog for society. Yet behind this noble ideal lies a troubling reality: media narratives are frequently shaped by the interests of their proprietors, patrons, and editors. Even on deeply sensitive national issues, editorial direction can…
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For 22 years, the Compulsory Building Insurance Law has been in existence. Still, its uptake by developers, contractors, and house owners has been extremely poor, just as only two of the country's 36 states have domesticated the law.
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President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, explained that his administration removed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to expedite development and enhance residents’ participation in governance.
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An upcoming Nigerian singer, Paul Obukowho, has reportedly died in police custody in Delta State.
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 645 Lassa fever cases out of 3,465 suspected cases from January to March 2025, in 33 states, across 91 local councils.