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Tinubu tasks governors on Trans-Sahara trade route road project
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a charge to some state governor’s to seek funding for the construction of the long-awaited Trans-Sahara trade route, a project that promises significant economic benefits for Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, disclosed this on Wednesday at a Ministry of Works stakeholders’ meeting in Birnin-Kebbi, marking a pivotal step towards realizing…
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Talks with the Taliban – no women allowed
Two days of talks between the international community and the Afghan Taliban have been productive, diplomats say. The meetings in Doha were the first to include the Taliban – whose government no country recognises – since they seized power three years ago. At the Taliban government’s insistence, no civil society representatives were in the room with the Taliban officials, meaning…
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FG mulls launch of human capital development initiative
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has announced it is exploring possibilities for the launch of a new initiative aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s human capital, with a focus on healthcare, education, and the labor force. This was contained in a statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President).…
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PHOTOS: Osinbajo launches Agritech hub in Ghana, meets President Akufo-Addo
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo was in Accra on Thursday to launch a tech hub to promote agriculture. While in the capital city of Ghana, he met President Nana Akufo-Addo at the State House. In a post on his social media pages, Osinbajo wrote: “It was really great to spend time with my brother and friend, His Excellency…
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FG begins clearing of drainages on Lagos Federal roads after flooding
Following the flooding resulting from the rainfall in Lagos on Wednesday, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the clearing of drainages on Federal roads in the state. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works for Lagos State, revealed this in a statement on Thursday. The order was issued after Wednesday’s rainfall in Lagos disrupted commercial activities. Kesha said…
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Soyinka at 90: “The Man Died” to premiere in Lagos for author’s birthday
By Tosin Brown The film adaptation of Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka’s book, *The Man Died: Prison Notes of Wole Soyinka,* is set to be the major highlight at the forthcoming event of the literary giant’s 90th birthday celebrations. The highly-anticipated feature film scheduled to premiere on July 12 in Lagos, marks the beginning of a global tribute to Africa’s first…
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KWASIEC extends submission of nomination forms date for upcoming LG polls
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) has announced a new schedule for the submission of nomination forms for the upcoming Chairmanship and Councilorship elections. This decision, made in response to appeals from various political parties seeking more time for their primaries, was communicated through a statement signed by KWASIEC Chairman, Baba Okanla in Ilorin on…
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FG is committed to the safety of Nigerians – Police Affairs Minister
The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the safety and security of the citizens through the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in the field of security with the Republic of Turkiye He made this known during the visit of the Turkiye Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador…
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Tinubu appoints Otunba Aderemi Abdul, eight others to CREDICORP board
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Otunba Aderemi Abdul and eight other Nigerians to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). A press statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, gave the names of the appointees as: Otunba Aderemi Abdul – Board Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director); Engr. Uzoma…
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Boa constrictor gives birth to 14 baby snakes after living alone for nearly a decade
Ronaldo, a 6-foot Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor kept at a school in England, was thought to be male — until the snake gave birth to 14 babies last month. The boa had not had contact with another snake for nearly a decade, so she appears to have undergone a natural process of asexual reproduction called parthenogenesis. The term is derived from…
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