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Abuja Stampede: Catholic Archbishop condoles with families of victims
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, has expressed his sorrow over the victims of the stampede that occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday. Archbishop in a statement on Sunday, extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, describing the incident as “a devastating blow” to the parish and the…
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Work ongoing on Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway Project- Umahi
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Saturday in Lagos, said that significant progress is being made on the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project, with the first 120 km currently under construction in Sokoto. He disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. “It has been procured, and work is going on by Hitech, using concrete. “Then, you have the…
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Hunger, systemic failures responsible for Oyo, Anambra, Abuja stampedes- Obi
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has blamed hunger and systemic failures for the recent spate of stampedes in Nigeria. He said the incidents underline the rising hunger in the country which has led to desperation. Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra State, made these remarks in a post on his X account Saturday afternoon.…
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Tinubu cancels Lagos events to honour stampede victims in FCT, Anambra
By Kunle SanniPresident Bola Tinubu has canceled all official events in Lagos today, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, in honor of the victims of recent stampedes in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State, the presidency announced.Reports indicate that the two tragedies resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. In response, President Tinubu, in a statement, disclosed that he…
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Nigeria dismisses Niger’s destabilization allegations
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government of Nigeria has categorically denied allegations by Nigerien authorities that Nigerian security forces, in collaboration with foreign entities, were involved in the December 13 attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline in Gaya, Dosso Region of Niger Republic. In a statement released on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the claims as baseless and…
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Army promotes 35 officers to Major General, 73 officers become Brigadier General
The Army Council has approved the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General, respectively effective on 19 Thursday, December 2024. A statement from the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu said a total of 35 Brigadier Generals have been promoted to the rank of Major General, while 73 Colonels have also…
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Shettima returns to Abuja after Umrah in Saudi Arabia
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after performing the lesser hajj (Umrah) at the Holy Mosque of Makkah (Masjid al-Haram) in Saudi Arabia. During his time at the sacred site, the Vice President offered prayers for Nigeria’s peace, stability, and social harmony. “Our prayer is for peace to prevail in our land. May Allah grant…
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Tinubu mourns Hajiya Rafat Salami, celebrates her legacy in journalism
By Kunle SanniPresident Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the International Press Institute (IPI) over the passing of Hajiya Rafat Onyeche Salami, the recently elected Treasurer of IPI.Hajiya Salami’s death has left a significant void in the journalism community and beyond. She was a dedicated professional who served as Secretary of…
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NCC proposes framework to regulate A2P messaging
By Kunle SanniThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a proposed regulatory framework for Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging services in Nigeria. The initiative aims to tackle pressing issues such as fraud, spam, and unfair practices within the sector.The announcement was made during a virtual stakeholders’ forum held on December 20, as part of the NCC’s participatory rule-making process.Speaking at the event,…
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Navy Board approves promotion of 146 senior naval officers
The Navy Board on Thursday 19 December 2024 approved the promotion of 146 senior officers to various ranks in the Nigerian Navy. A breakdown of the promotions released showed that 24 Commodores were promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral,26 Captains were elevated to the rank of Commodore, and 96 Commanders were promoted to the rank of Captain. This was…
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