Six-year term
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Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Wole Olanipekun (SAN), at the weekend, supported the call for a single six-year term for President, Vice President, governors and deputy governors to achieve political stability, equity and accelerated development of the country. Olanipekun stated this in his country home, Ikere Ekiti, during the fifth empowerment programme…
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German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Monday warned her Chinese counterpart that Beijing's support for Russia would "impact" ties, according to her office. Germany's top diplomat met in Beijing with her counterpart Wang Yi for a "strategic dialogue", as Berlin seeks to build better ties with China while engaging on key differences. Baerbock told Wang…
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France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile parliament as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms. Barnier, a conservative appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in September after an inconclusive general election, has no majority in parliament and…
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to promoting policies that encourage interfaith dialogue and peaceful coexistence. The Minister made this remark on Sunday in Abuja at the 2024 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, themed “Jesus Our Victory”, based on 1 Corinthians 15:57.…
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A Russian drone barrage overnight killed one person and wounded three others in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, authorities said Monday, in Moscow's latest aerial bombardment on Ukraine. The warring countries have escalated cross-border drone and missile attacks in recent weeks and the Kremlin's latest barrage came as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in…
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine on Monday to reaffirm Berlin's support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia. His visit comes as Ukrainian forces are losing ground on the frontline and amid fears about future US support once Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Ukraine faces…
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A US-backed, Kurdish-led force in Syria said on Monday it is seeking to evacuate Kurds around Aleppo to safe areas under its control, after pro-Turkey factions seized a town where tens of thousands of Kurds were living. Syria has been at war since 2011, following a crackdown on democracy protests by President Bashar al-Assad. The…
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The Federal Government says all palliative repairs on bad spots of Federal and state roads within Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States have been ongoing smoothly and seamlessly. They made the disclosure while responding to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Survey, entitled, “Terrible State of Nigerian Roads.’’ The Federal Controller of Works, Enugu State, Mr…
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Mikano Motors LHCV, the specialized division of Mikano International, proudly concludes its successful participation at Nigeria Mining Week 2024, held from November 18-20 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event, co-organized by the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Vuka Group, and PwC Nigeria, brought together key players in the mining, construction, and energy sectors. It…
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Residents of Dansadau Emirate in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State have expressed worries over the use of explosives by bandits operating in the region. This new tactic by the armed marks a new wave of insecurity, posing threats to the lives and properties. Bello Dansadau, a resident of the community, narrated to Channels…
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Nigeria Group has elected Tayo Odunsi, former Chief Executive Officer of Northcourt Real Estate as its new chairman. The 60-year-old institution draws membership from built environment professionals such as estate surveyors and valuers, quantity surveyors, land surveyors, and project managers. Founded over 150 years ago in the United…