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President Bola Tinubu has pledged to revamp the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies’ (NIPSS) digital infrastructure
24 Feb
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has urged Nigerians to reflect on the values enshrined in the lyrics of the new national anthem and strive
7 Feb
Vice President Kashim Shettima has humorously said that he is prepared to throw more political jabs at the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP)
9 Jan
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured stakeholders that farmers in the state are set to begin full-scale cultivation this year.
2 Jan
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima is scheduled for a one-day working visit to Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Friday, January 3,
6 Dec
China continues to hold its position as Nigeria’s leading trading partner, underscoring the strategic importance of deepening bilateral
14 Nov
The Federal Government on Thursday launched the Humanitarian Supply Chain Management - Partnership for Localisation Project to strengthen
30 Oct
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a stronger collaboration between the government and the media in carrying out their shared responsibility for Nigeria's national development journey. Describing media leaders as the crème de la crème and conscience of the nation, he also made a strong case for a balanced partnership to drive national unity…
13 Oct
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the nation’s economy has started improving and it will rebounce in the coming months
8 Oct
The Federal Government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the private sector to drive Nigeria'
3 May 2024
A week after the Federal Government assured that the ongoing petrol scarcity will ease, many filling stations across Lagos and other cities remained shut yesterday with few outlets operated by major marketers opened to motorists.
16 Mar 2024
Senator Kashim Shettima has shown in the past few weeks that he is a man of peace and promoter of peaceful co-existence. Some weeks back, a video that emanated from a meeting of governors and the president trended online and social media platforms.
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Nearly 400 people died in Niger and more than 1.5 million others were affected by floods triggered by last year's exceptionally torrential rains, according to a final toll announced on Saturday. "Floods caused the deaths of 396 people during the course of 2024," said Interior Minister Mohamed Toumba. A further 405 were injured and more…
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Medical personnel and stakeholders have expressed worries and proffered solutions to cases of misdiagnosis of ailments, leading to wrong prescription of drugs or treatment. The respondents, speaking separately with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, Abeokuta and Ilorin on Saturday, also highlighted some factors responsible for the situation. In Ibadan, the Medical Director…
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Saturday that at the start of his reign nobody expected the Catalan giants would be fighting for three trophies in March. The German coach replaced Xavi Hernandez last summer after a disappointing campaign where Barcelona finished without silverware. Flick's side lead La Liga on goal difference ahead of champions Real…
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Russia said Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's trip to the United States had been a "failure" after US President Donald Trump berated him in a stunning televised confrontation. Zelensky planned to sign a minerals deal with the United States during the visit, but it ended in disaster when Trump and Vice President JD Vance…
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Nigerians under the umbrella body of Diaspora Engagement, organizers of New Nigeria Project/Obidient Movement, have underscored the role of the Nigerian Diaspora in shaping Nigeria’s future. In a statement signed Friday by its Directors, Dr. David Ogula and Bolanle Emiabata-Anibaba, the group recalled that during the last election cycle, Nigerians abroad played a pivotal role…
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Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has become embroiled in a public controversy following allegations from Lagos-based socialite Sophia Egbueje, who claims he failed to honour a promise of gifting her a Lamborghini after an intimate encounter, Daddy Freeze weighs in. The dispute came to light when leaked voice notes surfaced online, purportedly capturing a conversation…
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In a major push towards industrial energy efficiency, the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), convened a technical review meeting to refine key documents under the GEF-UNIDO Project. The project, 'Improving Nigeria's Industrial Energy Performance and Resource Efficient Cleaner Production through Programmatic Approaches and the Promotion…
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A non-governmental organisation, Evidence Initiative for Improved Livelihood (EIFIL) has said that creation of sanitary pad banks in Bauchi State schools would reduce the rate of out-of-school girls and boost learning outcomes. EIFIL said that the lack of sanitary pads within the reach of adolescent girls in school, coupled with the tough economic situation and…
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The police in Rivers State have arrested two suspected cultists for the murder of a young man in Ogoloma Street, off Chinda in Mile 4, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The suspected cultists, allegedly loyal to a Deywell cult leader, stabbed a young man, Aleruchi Samuel, also known as Bigi, to death. According…
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ActionAid Nigeria has called for an independent and transparent investigation into recent allegations of sexual harassment within the National Assembly, stressing that such claims point to potential abuse of power and a culture of impunity. The organisation condemned the allegations and emphasized the need for a fair and credible process that upholds human dignity and…