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PHOTOS: Chief of Army Staff visits Army Aviation Corps in Jos
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TA Lagbaja, on Friday visited the Nigerian Army Aviation Corps during the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2024. At the NADCEL Helipad in Jos, he engaged with pilots and personnel, acknowledging their crucial contributions to modern warfare and boosting their morale. The visit was capped with iconic photos featuring the Chief Aviator alongside…
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Reps probe alleged diversion of N1.5 billion, summon minister
The House of Representatives has opened an investigation into a N1.5 billion reportedly meant for paying contractors but allegedly misappropriated by senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. The House Committee on Women Affairs, commenced the investigation in response to requests from contractors regarding unpaid contracts. The Committee’s Chairman, Hon Kafilat Ogbara, stated that the ministry new contracts…
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Israel and Hamas appear on brink of framework agreement for ceasefire and hostage deal, source says
Israel and Hamas appear to be on the brink of a framework agreement for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, an Israeli source familiar with the negotiations said. Israeli officials believe Hamas’ latest response will enable the two parties to enter detailed negotiations to reach an agreement, the source said. A deal, however, is still not finalized nor is it…
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PHOTOS: Nigeria Data Protection Commission signs MoU with China’s Huawei Technologies
On the 26th of June 2024, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission held a High-Level Meeting with the top executives of Huawei Technologies, China which culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between both parties. The high-level meeting featured discussions on data security, digital sovereignty, and governance of cross border data flows to promote openness and transparency. The meeting…
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UK PM Sunak to resign as prime minister and Conservative leader
Britain’s Rishi Sunak said he would meet King Charles to formally resign as prime minister on Friday and would also stand down as leader of the defeated Conservative Party after Keir Starmer’s Labour Party won a landslide election victory. “I have given this job my all, but you have sent a clear signal that the government of the United Kingdom…
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TRAGIC: Man, 61 electrocuted in Lagos flood
The Lagos State Police Command, has revealed that a 61-year-old man died from electrocution during the flood incident on Wednesday. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos police spokesperson, posted on his X handle on Thursday. The incident happened at Orile-Iganmu on Wednesday amid the downpour that paralysed commercial activities and vehicular movement in parts of Lagos. “During the rain yesterday in Orile-Iganmu,…
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Germany blocks another big business deal with China
Germany has blocked the sale of a Volkswagen subsidiary to China on national security grounds, delivering a fresh blow to the already tense relationship with its biggest trading partner. MAN Energy Solutions, part of the Volkswagen Group, said in June 2023 that it planned to sell its gas turbines business to Chinese state-owned CSIC Longjiang GH Gas Turbine Co (GHGT).…
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Samoa Deal: The myth and politics of loan for LGBTQ rights, by Gimba Kakanda
At the outset, it’s worth noting that no nation or organization on this planet would provide a loan equivalent to half the size of a borrowing country’s GDP. As of March 31, 2024, Nigeria’s total domestic and external debts stood at $91.46 billion. Yet, we are being told to believe that we are securing a loan of $150 billion for…
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Starmer’s Labour wins landslide
The Labour Party has secured a landslide victory in the UK election to end 14 years of Conservative rule. “We did it!” Keir Starmer, the Labour leader and incoming prime minister, said in his victory speech. “Change begins now.” Outgoing Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concedes defeat, saying it has been a “difficult night”. It has been an extraordinary night…
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LASG disburses over N59 billion to retirees in five years
…as Sanwo-Olu announces new pension, health initiatives By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that his administration has disbursed N59,701,420,500.22 to 17,039 retirees over the past five years. This disclosure was made during the 105th batch retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony by the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) on Thursday. Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu said he…
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