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Federal Government has begun plans to revamp the textile industries to leverage its job creation potential. To this end, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, hosted a number of stakeholders, including the governors of Lagos and Imo states, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, to discuss ideas on how best to go about revamping the moribund…
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The fold of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has continued to increase as members of other political parties, yesterday, announced their defection to the ruling party. At the last count, over 500 persons from the ruling Labour Party (LP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Young People's Party (YPP), and the All Progressives…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has described the passing of a human rights activist and former Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja branch, Mr Adesina Ogunlana, as sudden and a great loss. This is contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, in…
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Those who matter in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are presently meeting at the headquarters of the Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja. The all-important security meeting is being hosted by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa. READ ALSO: Falana backs military in denouncing protesters’ use of Russian flag In attendance…
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Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of killing at least 21 protesters during a week of economic hardship rallies, the national head of the rights group told AFP on Wednesday. Police have clamped down on protests after thousands of people joined rallies against government policies and the high cost of living last week. Protests…
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The Nigerian Army has said the soldier responsible for the death of a 16-year-old protester in Zaria, Kaduna State, has been arrested. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Army spokesperson Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. "On 6 August 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army received a distress call that some hoodlums gathered in Samaru…
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2024 has been an exceptional year for Nigerian artistes, with several high-profile album releases that have gathered millions of listeners worldwide. The growing global popularity of Afrobeats has shone a well-deserved spotlight on the boundless creativity emerging from the Nigerian music industry. According to data from Album Talks, here are the top five most streamed…
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The Katsina State chapter of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah, (JIBWIS), has called on President Bola Tinubu to restrategize his approach in addressing the economic hardship in the country. The leader of the Islamic sect in the state, Sheikh Yakubu Musa-Hassan, made the call on Wednesday in Katsina during an interactive session…
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With food and nutrition insecurity reaching alarming proportions worldwide, there is no better time to discuss this invaluable subject than now. This is with a view to proffering local and creative solutions that can be implemented both in the short and long terms. The President of the Association of Lagos State Retired Heads of Service…
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A helicopter crashed in central Nepal on Wednesday, killing all five people aboard including the pilot and four Chinese passengers. Nepal has a woeful track record on aviation safety and the Himalayan republic has seen a spate of deadly light plane and helicopter crashes over the decades. The Air Dynasty chopper was heading to Syabrubesi,…
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The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has commended the Nigerian Government for acknowledging citizens' constitutional right to protest against hardship and bad governance in the country. Additionally, IHRC lauded the Nigeria Armed Forces, Department of State Security (DSS), Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies for their role in maintaining peace and order during the…