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We’ll stimulate economy, make it good for all Nigerians – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday in Abuja reassured Nigerians that no stone will be left unturned in his administration’s multifarious efforts to stimulate the economy and make it work for the greatest good of all Nigerians. The President stated this in a meeting held at the State House with the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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First lady welcomes rescued Chibok girl
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on Friday at the presidential villa, Abuja, received Rebecca Kabu, one of the 277 Chibok schoolgirls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014. The First Lady who received Rebecca along with the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, promised to ensure that she is well taken care of medically and fit to return…
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Troops raid IPOB/ESN camps in Enugu, bust gunrunner syndicate in Obudu
Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army under the auspices of Operation UDO KA II in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies on Thursday, conducted a raid operation into the hideouts of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN), at Imufu in Igbo-Eze North Local…
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Uganda will develop with or without loans, Museveni slams World Bank
Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president, has slammed the World Bank’s decision to suspend new funding to the country over its law that opposes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) practices. The World Bank had on Tuesday said that the law, which prescribes life imprisonment and death penalty for certain same-sex acts, contradicted its values. Reacting to the development in a series…
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New Borno education commissioner Wakilbe appreciates Zulum’s trust, confidence
Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe has resumed office as the Honorable Commissioner Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation in Borno State. In a brief ceremony at the ministry, Wakilbe expressed his gratitude to Governor Zulum for entrusting him with this important role. Engr Wakilbe’s main focus as Commissioner is to improve access to quality education for underprivileged children by raising…
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Niger: AU supports ECOWAS, urges release of detained president
In a resolute display of solidarity, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has thrown his weight behind the recent decisions made by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pertaining to the issue of anti-constitutional change in Niger. This was contained in a released by the AU on Friday. “The Chairperson of the African Union…
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Oyebanji orders Ekiti commissioners, special advisers to sign performance bonds
Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday, told his commissioners and special advisers to justify their appointment through excellent discharge of duties in their respective ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). Oyebanji said the new commissioners would also be expected to commit themselves to performance bonds to ensure their continued membership of the executive council. “Let me add that after this retreat, you…
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Niger: It is purely an ECOWAS affairs, By Temitope Ajayi
There is no doubt that the Northern region, especially the people of Fulani ethnic stock share filial, cultural and religious affiliations with the Republic of Niger. The Hausa and Kanuri people also have strong ties with Niger. The attempt by some religious and political leaders from the North and their counterparts such as Afenifere and Ohaneze Ndigbo from the South…
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INTERVIEW: We are open to peaceful return to constitutional order in Niger – ECOWAS Commission President
President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, spoke with journalists in Abuja after the 48th Extraordinary Summit of the regional organisation convened by President Bola Tinubu over the political impasse in Republic of Niger Excerpts: Why the insistence on using force when citizens of concerned country are opposed to it? If I may answer that question quickly, I think…
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Liverpool agree £111m fee with Brighton for Ecuador midfielder
Liverpool have agreed a British record transfer fee of £111m with Brighton for midfielder Moises Caicedo.After Brighton rejected a succession of bids from Chelsea, it remains to be seen whether the Blues will now match that amount. Brighton had set a fee in excess of £100m for Caicedo and had said they felt no-one would reach it.However, Liverpool have now…
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