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2 Apr
The International Parliamentary Union (IPU) has admitted the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) as a member of its International Parliamentary Engagement Network (IPEN).
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Justice Mojisola Dada of a Lagos Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has set aside a bench warrant issued against the former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, in the alleged Arik Airline N76 billion and $31.5 million fraud. The judge set aside the bench warrant in a criminal suit filed against…
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A former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, has said that for Nigerian leaders to criticise the newly elected United Kingdom Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, shows that Nigeria does not recognise its problems. Farounbi also asserted that Nigeria contributed nothing to Badenoch’s image. It would be recalled that Vice President Kashim Shettima…
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The plenary session of the House of Representatives was on Thursday morning thrown into an uproar as the opposition kicked against the defection of another Labour Party (LP) member to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau state, the Labour Party member said his decision to defect to the…
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The last may have been heard of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) endorsed the use
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Senator Mukhail Abiru (Lagos-East) has called for stronger partnerships between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Abiru disclosed this while delivering his keynote address at an event organized by the Bridge Club on Wednesday, as made available in a statement signed by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, in Lagos. The event was tagged, ‘An Evening…
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Syria's interim government vowed on Thursday to institute the "rule of law" after years of abuses under ousted president Bashar al-Assad, as G7 powers pushed for an inclusive transition. Assad fled Syria after a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group and its allies, which brought a sudden end to five…
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The Nigerian government should step up efforts to boost the country’s contributions to peace and security across Africa, the International Crisis Group (ICG) has urged. In a new 20-page report titled "Restoring Nigeria’s Leadership for Regional Peace and Security", published on its website on December 11, the ICG acknowledges Nigeria’s long-time role as a major…
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The holiday season is here—a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness. Beyond the decorations and the feasts, it’s the perfect moment to strengthen your family bonds and create lasting memories. This is because family is life’s first gift, and nurturing it is the key to happiness and stability. Building strong family connections requires intentional actions…
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The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB) concluded a remarkable three-day conference at Faith Plaza, Bariga, from December 4th to 6th, 2024. The event was a powerful testament to resilience, empowerment, and community solidarity, showcasing the association's commitment to supporting visually impaired individuals through education, economic opportunities, and strategic leadership.…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport (EAICA) approval to commence non-scheduled flight operations starting December 15, 2024. The six-month approval, valid until June 15, 2025, was disclosed in a statement by Governor Biodun Oyebanji's spokesperson, Yinka Oyebode. NCAA, in a letter dated December 11, 2024, and addressed…