Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago
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Gov. Mohammed-Umaru Bago of Niger has called for sustained prayers by the people for President Bola Tinubu, the country and the state government. The governor also sought Allah’s guidance in securing lives and property, while praying for the socio-economic prosperity of the nation. Bago made the call in a statement on Friday by his Chief…
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Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger has described as unfortunate the death of scores of people on Saturday in a Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, tanker explosion at Dikko junction, Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor said the incident was worrisome. READ ALSO:Delta IGR hits N110bn…
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Cars more than 15 years old will soon be barred from refuelling in New Delhi, the city's government said Saturday, as part of measures to reduce the Indian capital's hazardous pollution levels. New Delhi is regularly ranked as one of the most polluted cities in the world and is blanketed in acrid smog each year.…
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The Federal Government has earmarked N5.7 billion for capital projects at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Funtua, Katsina State. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Tartiary Institutions and TETFund, Sen. Muntari Dandutse, made the disclosure to newsmen on Saturday in Katsina. “We are grateful to Allah that N5.7 billion was appropriated for capital projects in…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged Muslim faithful in the State and the world over to rededicate themselves to God as Ramadan commenced. Makinde stated this in a felicitation message issued by Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju, his Special Adviser on Media,on Saturday in Ibadan. The governor, while felicitating with the Muslims on witnessing another…
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Dr Maryam Ismaila-Keshinro, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, has pledged her support for the National Child Rights Implementation Committee (NCRIC) in advocating for children’s rights. She made this commitment when the NCRIC members, led by Co-chairman Mr MacJohn Nwobiala, paid her a courtesy visit in Abuja. Ismaila-Keshinro emphasised the importance of…
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The first phase of the Israel-Hamas truce is drawing to a close on Saturday, but negotiations on the next stage, which should secure a permanent ceasefire, have so far been inconclusive. The ceasefire took effect on January 19 after more than 15 months of war sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, the…
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Nearly 400 people died in Niger and more than 1.5 million others were affected by floods triggered by last year's exceptionally torrential rains, according to a final toll announced on Saturday. "Floods caused the deaths of 396 people during the course of 2024," said Interior Minister Mohamed Toumba. A further 405 were injured and more…
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Medical personnel and stakeholders have expressed worries and proffered solutions to cases of misdiagnosis of ailments, leading to wrong prescription of drugs or treatment. The respondents, speaking separately with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, Abeokuta and Ilorin on Saturday, also highlighted some factors responsible for the situation. In Ibadan, the Medical Director…
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday that at the start of his reign nobody expected the Catalan giants would be fighting for three trophies in March. The German coach replaced Xavi Hernandez last summer after a disappointing campaign where Barcelona finished without silverware. Flick's side lead La Liga on goal difference ahead of champions Real…
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Russia said Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's trip to the United States had been a "failure" after US President Donald Trump berated him in a stunning televised confrontation. Zelensky planned to sign a minerals deal with the United States during the visit, but it ended in disaster when Trump and Vice President JD Vance…
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Nigerians under the umbrella body of Diaspora Engagement, organizers of New Nigeria Project/Obidient Movement, have underscored the role of the Nigerian Diaspora in shaping Nigeria’s future. In a statement signed Friday by its Directors, Dr. David Ogula and Bolanle Emiabata-Anibaba, the group recalled that during the last election cycle, Nigerians abroad played a pivotal role…