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2023: Ex-Gambian VP, Fayemi call for increased women participation in governance

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics Friday, March 25th, 2022

A former Vice President of The Gambia, Fatoumata Tambajang and Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti have called for increased participation of women in governance in Nigeria. They made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a high-level policy dialogue organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), with the theme: ‘Wither Democracy in West Africa?’. […]

Nigerian Correctional Service debunks report of smuggling of Indian hemp into facility

Posted by admin Headlines Friday, March 25th, 2022

The Enugu State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service on Friday debunked a report that its officers were smuggling Indian hemp and alcohol into its custodial centres. Its Public Relations Officer, DSC Monday Chukwuemeka, stated in Enugu that the false and malicious allegation was published by an online medium. “The attention of the Command has […]

Breaking: Court throws out suit by 36 states against $418m Paris Club debt

Posted by admin Economy, Headlines Friday, March 25th, 2022

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has dismissed the suit filed by the 36 States challenging the decision by the Federal Government to deduct $418million from the funds standing to the credit of the States to pay debts owed consultants engaged in relation to the Paris Club refunds made […]

Bola Tinubu on Running for the Presidency and Not for a Bricklayer’s Job | Prof. Phil Alalibo (Video/Audio Article)

Posted by admin Articles, Columnists, Headlines, NNP Columnists, P Thursday, March 24th, 2022

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2023: What option for South-East if Presidency eludes them

Posted by admin Latest Politics, South-East Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

By Anayo Okoli, Vincent Ujumadu, Chidi Nkwopara, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Nwabueze Okonkwo, Peter Okutu, Ugochukwu Alaribe, Chinedu Adonu, Chinonso Alozie, Ikechukwu Odu, Steve Oko & Emmanuel Iheaka, Enugu • Our coexistence in Nigeria would be shaken —Dr. Adibe • It’s clear cut message to Igbo that we don’t belong here —CISF • South-East should re-strategise, reject […]

‘Dangote’s $2.5 billion fertiliser plant services U.S., Brazil, others’

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

By Gbenga Salau and Kehinde Olatunji • FG hails Dangote, hopeful of $400m inflow from fertiliser export President Muhammadu Buhari alongside other dignitaries yesterday, predicted an agriculture and economic boom for the country following the coming on stream of the $2.5 billion Dangote Fertiliser Plant in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. They spoke during the inauguration of […]

Anambra’s Finances: I inherited N100bn debt — Soludo

Posted by admin Anambra, Governors, Headlines, State News, Top Stories Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022

Soludo (L); Willie Obiano (C & R) By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka • Appoints former Mayor of London Chief of Staff, AVM Chiobi security adviser • Put your words into action, HEDA urges Soludo The newly sworn-in Governor of Anambra State, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has raised alarm over the state of the economy of Anambra, which […]

Ambassador Leonard officially reopens American Corner in Ibadan

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, American Politics Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022

Ambassador Leonard officially reopens American Corner in Ibadan The United States government is committed to expanding its engagement, educational outreach, and empowerment of the citizens of Nigeria through its network of American Spaces in Nigeria. On Monday, U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard opened the reimagined American Corner in Ibadan during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by […]

Defection: Judiciary again axes 20 Cross River lawmakers

Posted by admin Cross River, Headlines, State News Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022

Defection: Judiciary again axes 20 Cross River lawmakers Federal High Court, Abuja By Joseph Onyekwere (Deputy Editor), Azimazi Momoh Jimoh, Ameh Ochojila (Abuja), Anietie Akpan (Calabar) and Nnamdi Akpa (Abakaliki) • Battle shifts to A‘Court as Umahi withdraws stay of execution application • Lawmakers’ removal in line with spirit of law – Sen Imoke • […]

Nigerian final year student dies 2-week after evacuation from Ukraine

Posted by admin Headlines Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022

The deceased, Uzaifa Halilu Modachi By Musa Na Annabi, Sokoto One of the 40 students evacuated to Sokoto from war-torn Ukraine has died, two weeks after returning to the country. The student, late Uzaifa Halilu Modachi, was in the third year of his studies in Ukraine when Russian troops invaded the country. According to the […]