Author: News Editor
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COP 28: Kyari Canvasses ‘Just’ Energy Transition for Africa Over Perculiarities
By ABAH ADAH, Abuja As conversations on finding sustainable solutions for a decarbonised energy future continue to hold globally, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd, Mr Mele Kyari has said the African Continent needs “a just, differentiated transition” to enable it to harness its resources for today for the…
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NNPP urges security agencies to pursue Kwankwaso faction
The New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) has called on security agencies to pursue the faction led by its presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The NNPP made the call following recent unrest in Kano State. In a statement released on Monday, the NNPP said that it had uncovered evidence that the orchestrated actions were coordinated by…
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Obedient Movement calls for Relocation of Kogi Guber Election Petition Tribunal to Abuja
LOKOJA, KOGI STATE – December 4, 2023 – The Obedient Movement, Kogi State Coordinating Council is calling for the immediate relocation of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, currently sitting in Lokoja, to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This urgent request comes in the wake of escalating insecurity in Kogi State, which has raised concerns about…
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FOSLA Academy Shines At Mtn Secondary School Athletic Championship
FOSLA Academy athletes mounted the medals’ podium at the just concluded Mtn National Secondary School Championship tagged: Mtn Champs in Abuja. The tournament held between 1st – 3rd December, 2023 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Mtn is organising a national athletics championship with zonal preliminaries that ended on Sunday, 3rd December, 2023 at the various…
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FOSLA Academy Pioneer Student Gift School Jerseys And Balls
December 4th, 2023 The Proprietor of FOSLA Academy was almost moved to tears when one of the Pioneer students, Abdulrahman Awoniyi, paid a surprise visit to the school with massive gift items which included balls, Jerseys, and a signed personal club Jersey framed in a glass. Awoniyi was one of the Pioneer students of the…
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Russia, Niger Strengthen Military Ties Amidst Regional Turmoil
Niamey, Niger – A Russian delegation led by Deputy Defense Minister Colonel-General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov visited Niger on Monday, marking the first official visit by a Russian government official since the country’s military coup in July. The visit underscored the growing military cooperation between Russia and Niger, a development that comes amid heightened tensions in the…
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Proposed Regional Electricity Market Gets Boost As ECOWAS Parliament Approves Draft Community Acts
By Omonu YG Nelson Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant move towards establishing a regional electricity market (REM) within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the ECOWAS Parliament has unanimously approved three draft Community Acts aimed at developing a legal and institutional framework for the REM. The Acts, which were approved during the…
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Kogi Community Keys Into FIFA’s Initiative As 12 Teams Battle For Unity Cup
Kogi Community Keys Into FIFA’s Initiative As 12 Teams Battle For Unity Cup By Salifu Usman, Abuja In a bold move to discover and groom young talents in line with FIFA grassroots developmental initiative, Oganenigu Unity Cup has kicked off in Oganenigu, Dekina local government area of Kogi State. The community-based unity tournament which was…
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COP 28: Tinubu Seeks Urgent Investment In Alternative Energy For Smooth Transition
By ABAH SUNDAY, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria and Africa urgently require investments in alternative energy to fully and successfully transition to sustainable energy. President Tinubu made the remarks while speaking at a panel on African Green Industrialisation on the sidelines of the COP 28. According to him, that there was…
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Climate Crisis: President Weah Urges Big Powers to Take Concrete Actions
Omonu YG Nelson Dubai, UAE – In a stirring address to the ongoing Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, Liberia’s President George Manneh Weah implored the international community, particularly major powers, to adopt a more inclusive and practical approach to tackling the escalating climate crisis. Highlighting the devastating impacts of global warming on the planet…
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Over 74,000 Candidates Register For 2023 NECO SSCE External
By Ngozi Nwankwo No fewer than 74,819 candidates are participating in the on-going 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for External candidates nation-wide. The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi disclosed this on Saturday while monitoring the examination at Government Science Secondary School Gombe, Gombe State. Wushishi who expressed satisfaction with the conduct…
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Country Report: Senegal Highlights Progress, Challenges Ahead 2024 General Election
By Omonu YG Nelson The Senegalese delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, on Friday, December 1 presented it’s country report to the august assembly during the 2023 Second Ordinary Session. The report highlighted the nation’s political, judicial, and economic developments, focusing on the impact of various exogenous shocks and the country’s unwavering commitment to sub-regional integration.…
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Blame Game, by Ufuoma Bernard
Blame game is a situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem. In blame game you see accusations exchanged among people who refuse to accept sole responsibility for some undesirable event. Have you ever been a victim of false accusations? Have you been blamed for what you know…
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Appointment of Amb. Nicholas Ella an Indication Of Tinubu’s Quest for Competence
BY ABAH SUNDAY ADAH It was all over the news recently that President Bola Tinubu had approved the appointment of eight new permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service following the recently concluded selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. A statement signed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri…
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Cabo Verde Touts Democratic Progress, Security Gains in ECOWAS Report
By Omonu YG Nelson Abuja, Nigeria – December 1, 2023 – Cabo Verde has showcased its democratic credentials and security advancements during a comprehensive country report presented to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Parliament. Delivered on Friday, December 1, the report underscored Cabo Verde’s remarkable strides in various sectors, including politics,…
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Appointment Of Amb. Nicholas Ella, Prove Of Tinubu’s Knack For Competence
By ABAH SUNDAY ADAH It was all over the news recently that President Bola Tinubu had approved the appointment of eight new permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service following the recently concluded selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. A statement signed by Presidential spokesman Ajuri…
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New Drug That Stops HIV From Infecting The Body Found To Be Very Effective
The research was conducted on 24,000 people taking it across England and the results have been described as “reassuring”, BBC reports. Researchers have discovered that a drug which stops HIV from infecting the body is highly effective, a study has confirmed. The drug it was gathered proved to be a highly effective “real-world” preventative treatment. The…
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Surveyors’ Role Most Critical To National Planning, Dev’t – Minister
By ABAH SUNDAY, Abuja Minister of Works Sen. David Umahi has affirmed that the role of surveyors is most critical to national planning and development and as such the noble profession must be jealously guarded against infiltration by quacks. Umahi made the confession in his address at the opening ceremony of a 3-day 2023 Survey…
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African Miners Urged To Collaborate, Globalise With Focus On Home-Grown Dev’t
By ABAH SUNDAY, Abuja Artisanal and small-scale miners, ASMs, in Africa, particularly Nigeria, have been urged to close ranks and adopt home-grown approach in unlocking the potentials of the continent’s rich minerals resources for sustainable development. The country director of Minerals and Mining Centre, MMC, an international private sector-driven organisation, Dr Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji, made this…
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Fuel Subsidy Removal: FG Unveils CNG – Powered Keke NAPEP To Reduce Transportation Cost
As part of an effort to cushion the excruciating impact of the fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians, the Federal Government has launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ‘Keke NAPEP’ to cut down the high cost of transportation. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the SIMBA Group of Companies (Nigeria), and the ECOMEAD ACRES,…
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Breach of Safety Standards: FG Goes Tough On Erring Companies
…We’ll not trade lives of workers for money, says Minister The Federal Government has begun cracking down on companies operating against safety standards and regulations. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, on Friday during an ongoing nationwide inspection operation visited Metal Manufacturing Nig. Ltd., Lagos State, and found that the…
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ECOWAS Parliament: Nigeria Presents Country Report, Restates Commitment To Community
ECOWAS Parliament: Nigeria Presents Country Report, Restates Commitment To Community By Omonu YG Nelson The Nigerian Delegation to ECOWAS Parliamen, today, presented its country report to the Second Ordinary Session of 2023. The report which was presented by Hon Linda Ikpeazu, outlined the country’s progress in the areas of politics, security, economy, and human rights.…
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Kogi INEC REC escapes assassination attempt
LOKOJA—Armed men believed to be assassins stormed the residence of the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kogi State, Dr. Gabriel Longpet, in Lokoja Thursday night in an attempt to assassinate him. Longpet, however, escaped the attack as he was not in the premises when the gunmen arrived. Sources told reporters that soldiers deployed to guard…
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Humanity First in the 21st Century, by Omar Muhammad F.
Humanity First in the 21st Century By Omar Muhammad F. At this 21st Century where developments as become a global project, what should be topmost on our mind is “Humanity First”. In everything we do, humanity first. This is the motto of this association and believe. We however, encourage a peaceful resolution and diplomatic approach.…
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90% of Schools, 45% of Homes Damaged by Israel’s War on Gaza – Envoy
90% of Schools, 45% Homes Damaged by Israeli War On Gaza – Envoy The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Shawesh has revealed that nearly 90% of schools in Gaza has been destroyed or damaged, while about 45% of homes have been completely destroyed. Shawesh made this revelation on Wednesday, November 29, while briefing Diplomatic Correspondents…
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ECOWAS Commission President Laments Escalating Inflation, Public Debt
By Alieu Cessay ABUJA, Nigeria – The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has expressed concern with the persistent rising public debt and inflation in Member States. Touray made the remarks on Thursday while presenting the 2023 report on the state of the ECOWAS Community. The report highlights, among other things, the…
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Aftermath of Armed Robbery Attack: Workers Desert Education Ministry Building in Calabar
By Ita Abasi Calabar, Cross River State – Operations at the Cross River State Ministry of Education headquarters in Calabar have yet to resume normalcy following a brazen armed robbery attack that left the ministry’s Director of Finance, Dennis Usibe, critically injured. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon when armed assailants stormed the ministry premises, located…
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Minister Tasks NERC, NEMSA, TCN, Others On 2023 Electricity Act
…PCAN, NCPN Urge Review Of Privatisation By ABBA SUNDAY, Abuja The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has charged agencies in the sector, including the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA, Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, and all other key stakeholders to up their game towards meeting the growth expectations…
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ECOWAS Commission President Presents Community Report, Highlights Progress, Opportunities, and Challenges
ECOWAS Commission President Presents Community Report, Highlights Progress, Opportunities, and Challenges Omonu YG Nelson Abuja, Nigeria – The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has presented the Annual Report on the State of the Community to the ECOWAS Parliament on November 22, 2023. In his presentation,…
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NSIB Joins Maritime Accident Investigators International Forum (MAIIF)
November 30, 2023 Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has been accepted into the Marine Accident Investigators’ International Forum (MAIIF). MAIIF is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of maritime safety and prevention of marine pollution through the exchange of ideas, experiences, and information acquired in marine accident investigation. Its…
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Hunters Clash with Bandits in Taraba, 18 Killed
By Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo Jalingo, Taraba State – In a tragic turn of events, eighteen hunters have lost their lives in separate attacks perpetrated by bandits in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. The first incident occurred near Maihula town, where fifteen hunters bravely confronted a large group of bandits estimated to be over…
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Gov. Otu Assures Judiciary Of Enhanced Welfare Package, Capacity Building
By Abasi Ita, Calabar Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has assured the state judiciary of an improved welfare package and adequate funding to guarantee regular capacity-building programmes to ensure optimum performance. Governor Otu gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received in audience the executives of the State chapter of the Magistrates Association of…
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SDP Denies Responsibility for Lokoja Protests
By Omonu YG Nelson The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has distanced itself from any protests taking place in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The party has also accused the incumbent governor, Yahaya Bello, of being responsible for the unrest. In a statement released today, the DG New Media, MuriSam Campaign Council/SDP, Isaiah Davies Ijele, said…
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Ekiti Election: Former Minister Testifies in N1.219billion Airlifted To Support Fayose
A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has testified in court that he airlifted N1.219billion cash to former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, for the governorship election in the state. Obanikoro made the revelation while testifying before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in the ongoing trial of Fayose…
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LeBron James Makes NBA History
LeBron James made NBA history on Monday night when he became the NBA’s all-time leader in minutes played. James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who had held the record since 1989. James has now played 53,182 minutes in his career. James is in his 21st season in the NBA and is still one of the best players…
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Coup-hit West African nations form a pact
Three West African nations led by military juntas have met for the past weeks to strengthen a newly formed alliance described by some analysts as an attempt to legitimize their military governments amid coup-related sanctions and strained relations with neighbors. The leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have held a series of summits in…
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Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American foreign policy, dies at 100
Henry Kissinger, the former US secretary of state who played a pivotal role in shaping American foreign policy during the 1970s, has died at the age of 100. Kissinger, a controversial figure who was both admired and reviled, was known for his pragmatic approach to diplomacy and his willingness to engage with adversaries. He was…
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Kogi Police, APC Thugs Ambush SDP Legal Team at Kogi INEC Office – Report
In a shocking turn of events, Mr Bertrand Onuoha, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, is facing accusations of deploying a mix of police personnel and thugs to ambush the legal team of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The alleged incident unfolded as SDP lawyers, along with forensic experts and INEC officers, were inspecting…
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Kogi: INEC Office Besieged By Mob, Situation Under Control As Military Steps In
By Omonu YG Nelson LOKOJA, KOGI STATE – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State has condemned the siege on its State Headquarters in Lokoja this morning by a mob that barricaded all entrances to the office and prevented access to staff to carry out routine duties. The siege also prevented attorneys representing…
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Northern Elders appoints Abdul-Azeez Suleiman as spokesperson
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday, announced the appointment of Abdul-Azeez Suleiman as its new Director of Publicity, Advocacy/ spokesperson. The appointment was approved by Professor The appointment was approved by Professor Ango Abdullahi, the esteemed Convener of the Northern Elders Forum, and is effective immediately. A statement signed by the Director General of…