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Tinubu charges African leaders to address root causes of unconstitutional changes, coups d’état
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya, called on African leaders to respect democracy, rule of law, and ensure political stability. In his statement at a high-level event organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on the margins of Fifth Mid-Year African Union (AU) Coordination Meeting, the President urged African military institutions and states to recognize and respect…
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Arsenal sign Declan Rice from West Ham in club-record £105m deal
Arsenal have signed England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham for a club-record fee of £105m. The deal eclipses the £72m Arsenal paid for Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019, while it is also a record transfer fee between two British clubs. But Rice’s signing is just short of the British record transfer fee with Chelsea paying £106.8m for midfielder…
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Drug trafficking and fraud pushes Seychelles to tighten border controls on Nigerian tourists’ entry
An increase in drug trafficking and fraudulent activities by Nigerian passport holders have raised concerns at the government level causing Seychelles’ authorities to tighten border control when processing applications for their entry into the country, said a top official on Thursday. Vice President Ahmed Afif told reporters that Nigerians with diplomatic passports, valid work or resident permits issued by the…
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UK visa fees, health surcharge to rise to meet higher costs, says PM Rishi Sunak
The fees and health surcharge paid towards the UK’s state-funded National Health Service (NHS) by visa applicants from around the world, including Indians, are set to rise “significantly” to meet the country’s public sector wage increase, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday. The British Indian leader, who was under pressure to accept the recommendation of an independent review of…
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Adeleke pleads with bank CEOs to reopen closed branches in Osun
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pleaded with banks’ Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria to reopen their closed branches in towns across the state, assuring that “there is a new Sheriff in town”. Speaking at the comissioning of the rebuilt Ede branch of First Bank of Nigeria on Friday, Governor Adeleke said his administration has reworked the security architecture…
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On 8K palliative, By Kayode Oyedeji
Four years ago, we were home at Ilesa for Christmas. The practice is that arrangement would be made for a caterer that will handle cooking all through our one week stay. The caterer, a lady, stayed with us for seven days and seven nights, practically pounding yam every day. When it was time for her to leave she gave us…
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Plateau workers suspend two months old strike
The Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), in Plateau State, on Friday, suspended the two-month-old strike embarked upon by the state civil service and directed workers to resume on Monday. It would be recalled that civil servants in the state, embarked on an indefinite strike on May 11, after the government failed to meet their demands, which included payment of salaries and…
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Uzodimma commends progress in conversion of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education for degree programs
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing conversion process of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE). Uzodinma said this during a visit by a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Education. The delegation was conducting a resource and facility inspection to assess the university’s preparedness for offering degree programs. Governor Uzodimma said: “While playing host…
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APC National Secretary affirms confidence in Akeredolu’s return, calls for unity, prayers
APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has expressed confidence in the return of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to resume his duties and address the developmental needs of the people. Omisore reassured the government and citizens of Ondo State that there is no cause for alarm but urges them to pray for the governor’s well-being after he has had…
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Nigeria fulfils financial obligations to AU, pays 2023 assessed contributions
Nigeria has fulfilled its financial obligations to the African Union (AU) by making full payment of its assessed contributions for the year 2023. The confirmation was made on Saturday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Adamu Ibrahim Lamuwa, on the sidelines of the 43rd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU in Nairobi, Kenya. Ambassador…
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