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Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso conclude plans to form alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have finalised plans to form a confederation after turning their backs on former colonial ruler France to seek closer ties with Russia. Their foreign ministers met Friday in Niger’s capital Niamey to agree on a text establishing the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). “The objective was to finalise the draft text relating…
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Jigawa, IITA partner to revolutionize agriculture
By Innocent Raphael The Jigawa State Government and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) have partnered to leverage agricultural innovation and technology for transformation of the sector. The collaboration was unveiled during a visit by IITA delegation, led by Ms. Aline Mugisho, Executive Manager of the IITA’s I-Youth Project, to Governor Mallam Umar Namadi at the Government House in…
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Petroleum workers demand withdrawal of new landing charges on helicopter operators
By Innocent Raphael The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) Workers and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), have called for the immediate withdrawal of recently imposed landing charges on helicopter operators. NUPENG’s General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, and PENGASSAN’s General Secretary, Lumumba Okugbawa, in a joint statement, strongly criticized the Federal Ministry of…
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Troops foil kidnap attempt, neutralise IPOB, recover weapons
Troops of Operation UDO KA on Friday foiled an attempted kidnap of a South Easterner (names withheld) at Umuaka in Njaba LGA of Imo State. A statement issued by Lt. Jonah Eromosele Unuakhalu for Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA, posted on the X handle (formerly Twitter) of the Nigerian Army, said “The troops while on routine patrol at…
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NJC probes 8 judges for alleged judicial misconduct
The National Judicial Council, NJC, on Friday, said it has constituted panels to investigate eight judges for alleged judicial misconduct. A statement issued by the NJC, said its Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committees filtered 35 petitions that were written against the judicial officers and them to be meritorious. However, the legal body stressed that other petitions that were brought against 20…
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UK Baroness lauds Olukoyede for repositioning EFCC
Baroness Verma Sandy of Leicester, Member of United Kingdom, UK’s House of Lords on Friday, May 17, 2024 lauded the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede for repositioning the Commission on the paths of professionalism and effectiveness. She expressed confidence that the EFCC will help change the global perception of Africa and build…
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2027:My stay in active politics does not block chances of fresh blood- Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said his stay in active politics does not in any way block the chances of fresh blood to have their shots. Atiku said members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would decide his fate come the 2027 general elections. He said that it was too early to decide whether he would vie for the…
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NorthEast governors demand critical infrastructure projects
The North-East Governors’ Forum has expressed concern over the neglect of the North-East in the allocation of federal government capital projects, particularly the poor state of road and railway infrastructure along the economic corridors that link the zone to the rest of the country. The forum called on the federal government to prioritize the reconstruction of these critical infrastructure projects.…
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BREAKING: Fire guts new NNPC depot in Apapa
By Innocent Raphael A fire broke out on Friday afternoon, at the new terminal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) in Apapa, Lagos, causing significant damage to parts of the facility. Margaret Adeseye, Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, told journalists that the blaze began around 1 pm due to a petroleum product spillage…
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NJC bars 3 judges from elevation
The National Judicial Council under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, at its plenary of the 105th Meeting held on 15 and 16 May 2024, resolved to issue warning letters to Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court and Justice GB Brikins-Okolosi of Delta State High Court. A statement by the NJC Director of…
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