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Iran-US prisoner swap: How Democrats and Republicans reacted to the deal
Republicans have denounced Monday’s prisoner swap between the United States and Iran, saying that the deal provides an incentive for Tehran to detain more Americans in future. Officials in the administration of US President Joe Biden, however, hailed the release of the five US citizens from Iranian custody, adding that they would soon be reunited with their families. Five Iranian…
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Inside Buhari’s cattle farm, By Femi Adesina
I spent three days in Daura, Katsina State, about a fortnight ago, visiting with our former President and my principal, Muhammadu Buhari. I got more than an inkling into how he spends his days in retirement in that modest abode and verdant community. Even out of power and office, Buhari is in so much demand. So many people just want…
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2023/2024 Legal year: Abiodun charges judiciary on political stability, rule of law
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday urged the judiciary to maintain the dual roles of ensuring political stability and being the last hope of the common man The governor, who spoke at the church service, held at the Cathedral of St. Peters, Ake, Abeokuta, to usher in the year 2023/2024 legal year, urged the judiciary to continue on the…
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UN partners FG on durable solutions to humanitarian crises in Nigeria
The United Nations says it welcomes the Federal Government’s positions on a coordinated approach to handling humanitarian crises in Nigeria. The UN described the approach as the best way to find durable solutions to the multi-dimensional humanitarian challenges facing the country, saying it will partner with the federal government in that regard. A UN Team led by the Special Adviser…
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Tinubu appoints 18 aides for VP’s office
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to work in the office of Vice President Kashim Shettima. The team comprising six Special Advisers and 12 Senior Special Assistants. The appointments in the Vice President’s office includes; Rukaiya El-Rufai, Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on NEC & Climate Change; Tope Kolade Fasua…
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Abiodun reads riots act, order crack down on cultists in Sagamu
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed security agencies in the state to rid Sagamu and its environs of the menace of cultists and cult-related activities in the state. The directive came in the wake of renewed clashes among rival cult gangs in the town at the weekend, raising tension and panic among residents of the town. Meanwhile, security agents…
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NCC opens applications for 2023 Talent Hunt Research through hackathon
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off activities for the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon as part of giving expression to its Strategic Vision Plan 2023-2025, which is to encourage the development of new technologies and indigenous content through cutting-edge research. According to a statement by the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Reuben Muoka, the goal…
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Baba-Ahmed’s brother joins Tinubu’s government
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, elder brother of Vice Presidential Candidate of Labour Party Datti Baba-Ahmed has joined the government of President Bola Tinubu as a Special Adviser. Hakeem was appointed Special Adviser (Political) to Vice President Kashim Shettima. He announced his appointment on his X page, formerly Twitter on Monday. He wrote, “It is time to make it public that I have…
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NCC says broadband penetration on fast-tract
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of 2023. This promise was one of the highlights of the special media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern part of the country, hosted by the…
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Tobi Amusan wins third-straight Diamond League trophy
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has emerged winner of the Diamond League trophy for an astonishing third consecutive time. On Sunday night at Oregon in the U.S., Amusan with a time of 12.33 seconds emerged winner of the fiercely-contested 100 metres hurdles event. The win has come after a disappointing outing in Budapest, Hungary during the World Athletics Championships. Amusan, with Sunday’s…
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