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ACF backs constitution review, seeks end to insecurity
Kunle Sanni The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has dismissed claims that the North is opposed to constitutional review and restructuring, expressing its willingness to consider all proposals that may come forward. ACF called for urgent measures to end the rising insecurity in the northern region. The call was made following a meeting held at the ACF Headquarters in Kaduna, chaired…
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Nigeria joins ICAO public key directory to boost passport ranking, border security
Kunle Sanni Nigeria has officially enrolled in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Public Key Directory (PKD) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), a move aimed at improving the global ranking of Nigeria’s international passport, facilitating easier travel, and enhancing national security. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the development during an Import Ceremony of the Country Signing Certificate Authority (CSCA) at…
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Beijing summit: Tinubu reaffirms ECOWAS commitment to good governance, counterterrorism
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commitment to promoting good governance and combating terrorism in the West African region. Speaking at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, Tinubu, in his role as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, highlighted the organization’s dedication to fostering…
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Emefiele: Court fixes Sept 12 to hear applications on forfeited assets
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Thursday, September 12 for the hearing of all applications on a suit seeking to forfeit permanently some monies and properties linked to a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Deinde Dipeolu fixed the date after listening to the submissions of all the counsel in the matter.…
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BREAKING: FG assures availability of fuel before weekend
Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, will be available nationwide before the weekend. FG gave the assurance through the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri on Thursday who addressed reporters at the State House after a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in…
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2 dead, 2 injured in Kano building collapse
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, on Thursday confirmed two persons dead and two injured in a two-storey building collapsed at Noman’s Land Fagge Local Government Area of Kano. NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, Dr. Nuraddeen Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kano. He said, “The agency received a distress call today at about 2:00…
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Beijing Summit: Tinubu highlights China-Africa partnership as model of sustainable development
As Chinese President Xi, pledges $50billion for Africa Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called for enhanced global cooperation to achieve shared progress and prosperity, highlighting the China-Africa partnership as a model of sustainable development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Tinubu…
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Tragedy as two journalists die same day in Akwa Ibom
The media community in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, was thrown into mourning on Monday as two journalists in the state died the same day. The two deceased journalists were Patience John and Esther Ukpe. Ms John reportedly died on the way while being rushed to the hospital for an undisclosed ailment. Until her passing, she had worked with the…
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Nigeria, 3rd largest debtor to World Bank- Financial Statement
A financial statement published by the World Bank has placed Nigeria as the third largest debtor to the Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) as of June 30, 2024. According to the financial statement, Nigeria’s exposure to IDA rose to $16.5 billion as at June 30, which is an increase of $2.2 billion, or 14.4% over $14.3 billion recorded at the…
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FG will not fix petrol price for Dangote Refinery- Source
The Federal Government will not fix the price for Dangote Refinery that is set to roll out Premium Motor Spirit any time from now. This is contrary to the impression given by the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote when he met with journalists to present to the world samples of the company’s PMS. Asked by journalists at the…
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