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In commemoration of the 91st posthumous birthday of late Igbo leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Finland-based Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa has said that nothing on earth can stop the actualisation of Biafra independence. Ekpa stated this in a statement on Monday in reaction to a report by an international media titled 'Biafra's March towards Independence gains momentum'.…
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The United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN POLAC) has taken a significant step to boost Nigeria's development initiatives by launching its new development committee. This move aims to enhance the country's progress and growth, building on the UN's existing efforts to support Nigeria's development agenda. Speaking at the event, the Director General and…
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The people of Daika Community of Panyam District of Mangu local government area of Plateau State were thrown into confusion, pain, and mourning on Sunday when gunmen suspected to be armed militia killed a young man aged 30 years. A resident of Daika, Mr. Christopher Luka, confirmed that the deceased, the late Fwangshak Lesun, was…
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In a coordinated mission to support power restoration efforts in Kaduna and other northwestern states, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), on November 1, 2024, executed a series of air interdiction operations targeting terrorist positions located deep within the Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The mission is said to align with…
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The Oyo State Government, on Monday, distributed cash and food items to over 1,000 elderly residents of the state, restating its commitment to catering to the welfare of the elderly in the society. The government also declared its readiness to designate one primary health care centre in every local government area of the state for…
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The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has commended the recent judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, which halted the state government's withdrawal from the Consolidated Revenue Fund until the 2024 Appropriation Bill is presented before the Assembly. The Federal High Court's decision, delivered by Hon. Justice J. O. Abdulmalik, was applauded…
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Plateau State Government yesterday threatened to go tough on those engaged in the trafficking of children from the state. The state Government also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Both Ends Believing (BEB) and the Association of Orphanages and Homes operators in Nigeria to create a digital identity of…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, received the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Lammy, in a courtesy call at the State House in Marina, hours after the British envoy arrived Nigeria in his first trip to Africa to discuss UK's new approach to the continent. Lammy, accompanied by the British High Commissioner…
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Immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has stated that climate change will be the defining challenge of this century due to its far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, economies, societies, and human health, and Africa will be at the centre of its implications. Speaking at the 42th Annual Olumide Memorial Lecture organized by the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors…
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The Niger State Police Command has disclosed that the command on 1st November 2024 received information that some passengers who were on transit in a Toyota Bus vehicle with Reg. No. LG 08 DGS from Sokoto State heading to Bayelsa State were attacked by suspected kidnappers at Gidan-Kwakwa along Tegina-Zungeru road in Rafi local council…