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Turkey eyes recalibration with the West as Russia’s isolation grows
Hope for Sweden’s imminent entry into the NATO security alliance began to fade on Monday when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan introduced a last-minute hurdle by linking his approval of the Nordic country’s bid to Turkey’s long-sought accession to the European Union. But just hours later, he made a surprise U-turn by dropping his opposition, paving the way for NATO…
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Zulum appoints Barkindo DG SEMA, Harun Executive Secretary Sangaya Board
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the appointment of Barkindo Muhammad Saidu as Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA. The governor also appointed Abdulkadir Abdulkarim Harun as Executive Secretary, Borno State Arabic and Sangaya Education Board (BOSASEB). Zulum’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau announced both appointments on Friday morning in a…
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Labour Party has no ground to call for Yakubu’s sack — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (IEC) has said the Labour Party has no ground to call for the sack of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over the outcome of the 2023 general election. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi stated this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. “The reasons…
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Tribunal fines Stanbic IBTC N120m for flouting Consumer Protection Act
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) sitting in Abuja on Thursday, fined Stanbic IBTC N120 million for contravening Section 130 (1) (a) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. The bank was accused of failing to complete a NIBSS Instant Payment transfer request and withholding the consumer’s funds beyond the 10-minute reversal regulation for failed NIBSS…
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2026 FIFA World Cup race: Eagles up against S’Africa, Zimbabwe, Benin, two others
Nigeria, who have reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup finals on three occasions, must overcome the challenge of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Benin Republic, Lesotho and Rwanda to reach the next finals to be staged in the USA, Mexico and Canada. At the draw ceremony conducted on Thursday in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire within the belt of the…
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Sanwo-Olu brings Gbadegesin back to LAWMA as Chief Executive
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin as the Managing Director of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). This was contained in an internal memo addressed to staff of the agency signed by T. A. Dosunmu. The internal memo asked all staff of the agency to accord Gbadegesin the “usual cooperation.” The internal memo reads: “I…
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BREAKING: Ambode to meet Tinubu at Presidential Villa tomorrow
Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is set to meet with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja tommorow. The meeting comes after both men met at the reception organised for President Tinubu by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on June 29. During the meeting, Tinubu publicly acknowledged Ambode’s presence, saying, “I’m glad to see Ambode. Thank you Akin!”…
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We’ve charged Emefiele to court – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has charged suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to court following the order of the Abuja High Court on Thursday.DSS Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, said this in a statement on Thursday. WesternPost had earlier reported that the Abuja court gave the DSS a seven-day ultimatum to charge Emefiele…
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Tinubu declares state of emergency on food security, unveils comprehensive plan to address crisis
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on food security. The announcement came as part of a comprehensive plan unveiled by the Tinubu-led administration during a media briefing held on Thursday. Addressing the press, Mr. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, emphasized the urgency of the situation. He said “While…
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Limited opportunities for women in Nigeria’s digital economy, says outgoing British envoy
Outgoing British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ben Llewelyn-Jones, has highlighted the limited opportunities for women in Nigeria’s digital economy. Llewelyn-Jones made these remarks during his farewell reception, which was organized by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos on Wednesday evening. Acknowledging the strengthened bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, Llewelyn-Jones emphasized that both countries have actively…
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