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1 Oct
As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) emphasises the critical role of water resources in national development. The Agency Director General Umar Ibrahim Mohammed in a statement on Tuesday highlighted the agency's commitment to sustainable water management amidst the growing challenges of climate change. According to him, the NHSA…
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Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that his relations with the United States can still be repaired, after President Donald Trump
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As the holy month of this year's Ramadan commences, Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Saturday felicitated with Muslim ummah at home and in the diaspora, urging them to pray for sustenance of peace and upholding of godliness in national politics. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke underscored the importance of…
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, urged President Bola Tinubu to support the development of the Ibom Deep Sea Port, describing it as a game changer for the state, the South-South region, and Nigeria's economic growth. Eno made the appeal when he led a high-powered delegation of Akwa Ibom stakeholders, including traditional…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Friday for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to apologize for an earlier clash with President
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The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed worry and dismay over the recent pronouncement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, which halted the disbursement of funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to Rivers State. PANDEF said the primary casualties of the judicial restraint will be the innocent citizens of Rivers State, for…
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Nigeria's declining voter turnout remains a pressing issue, and addressing it requires a multi-faceted approach, a policy brief championed by Yiaga Africa has revealed. The brief, presented on Thursday in Abuja during a roundtable organised by Yiaga Africa with support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) highlights the need for improved voter education,…
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has extended warm Ramadan greetings to all FCT Muslim brothers and sisters of the profession, urging them to embrace the values of compassion, unity, and self-discipline during the sacred month. The Chairman of the Council Comrade, Grace Ike, described Ramadan as a period of…
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The chairmen of Kaduna State's 23 local governments have passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani, dismissing recent criticisms by opposition elements against them as the handiwork of failed politicians. Addressing Journalists at a conference in Kaduna, the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna…
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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has congratulated Muslims across the state and beyond on the commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadan, urging them to use the period for spiritual cleansing, unity, and prayers for peace. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri described Ramadan as a significant…
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Netizens gave criticized the Katsina State Hisbah Board for directing all private schools in the state to shut down to allow pupils to fully observe the Ramadan fasting period. In a statement dated February 27, the Hisbah Commander-General, Aminu Usman, warned that non-compliance with the directive supported by the state government“will not be tolerated.” “The…