UPU
28 Jul 2024
The leadership of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), the apex sociocultural organisation for the Urhobo people, has commended Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents the Delta Central Senatorial District, for his relentless efforts in promoting and advocating for Urhobo interests at the national level. The UPU praised Senator Dafinone as a significant asset to the Urhobo…
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The United Kingdom (UK) Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has expressed readiness to leverage £204 million
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Dr. Wale Fasakin, the Personal Assistant (P.A.) to the winner of the 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, has joined many Nigerians in condemning the former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB)'s book launch last week. He described the event as "Nigeria's newest comedy of errors." He told newsmen…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all commands of the Force to implement a comprehensive plan
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The positive expectation of the completion of the 51-kilometre Umuahia (Abia State) to Ikot Ekpene (Akwa Ibom State) federal road has become more realistic. Despite the contract for this road reconstruction being awarded about nine years ago, its completion and delivery have been delayed or even stalled despite its strategic location and economic importance as…
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The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Isa-Onilu, at the weekend, stated that President Bola Tinubu's administration is geared towards establishing a robust foundation for the nation’s economy. Onilu urged Nigerians to appreciate Tinubu for his strategic approach and his aversion to temporary fixes, stating that many Nigerians may not immediately understand…
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The European Union (EU) has restated its commitment to supporting the consolidation of Nigeria's democracy, ensuring that it serves everyone regardless of their social strata. The EU, through its Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme, supports the strengthening of democratic institutions and groups, including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Assembly,…
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No fewer than 80 people died from Lassa fever between February 3 and 9, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed. This figure was disclosed in the latest Lassa fever situation report published by the NCDC on its website. The agency noted that the new confirmed Lassa fever cases reduced from…
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The Kogi Government says it has increased daily water supply from one million litres to two million litres
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The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday described the threat by the reinstated chairmen of local government areas under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to sack council employees for failing to resume duties as hatred for workers in the state. It also commended the workers, who are…
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The Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Professor Nnanyelugo Martin Ike-Munonso, has said that over 72 countries are expected to attend Nigeria's first Raw Materials Summit in 2025. Ike-Munonso, who disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja yesterday, said the summit will address Nigeria's critical challenges through economic diversification and…