The African Bar Association (AfBA) has congratulated Judge Navi Pillay on her announcement as the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner. The President of AfBA, Mr Ibrahim Mark in his congratulatory message described Pillay as a distinguished jurist and an internationally respected advocate for human rights, justice, equality, and human dignity. …
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has paid glowing tribute to the late ex-Aso Rock Villa Chaplain, Dr William Uzochukwu Okoye. Soludo, who paid a condolence visit to the Amatutu, Agulu in Aniocha Local Government Area on Saturday, described Okoye as a distinguished clergyman. He said Okoye’s life exemplified faith, integrity …
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The Tinubu Young Generation Forum (TYGF) has commended President Bola Tinubu and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, for advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda. The forum urged the government to ensure equitable distribution of development opportunities across the country. The forum’s National President, Mr Kevin …
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UniCal), Prof. Offiong Offiong, has charged stakeholders to adopt practical measures to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Offiong gave the charge on Saturday at the second International Conference of the university’s Faculty of Environmental Sciences. The theme of the conference is …
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The Nigerian Navy has uncovered 31 dug-out pits in two suspected illegal refining sites containing approximately 62,050 litres of petroleum products during an anti-crude theft operation in Rivers. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Saturday in Abuja. According …
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Canada has committed 80 million Canadian dollars to support the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), strengthening efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further international spread. The Africa CDC Director-General, Dr Jean Kaseya, made this known on Friday via his official X handle. Kaseya said …
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The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) says it has begun settling legacy debts owed to participating Generation Companies (GenCos) and their associated gas suppliers. The payments are being made under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, the company said in Abuja on Friday. NBET Managing Director, Mr Akin Odeyemi, …
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Addis Ababa for Abuja after attending the Nigeria–Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum. Newsextra24 reports that the forum held from Oct. 7 to 9, with the theme “Moving the Needle on Nutrition.” A statement issued by his media aide, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, in Abuja on …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission is 80 per cent ready for the 2027 general elections in Anambra. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Anambra, Dr Elizabeth Agwu, made the disclosure during a stakeholders meeting on Friday in Awka. The stakeholders at the meeting included the political …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday remanded a Nigerien, Muhammad Ibrahim, arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly transporting ammunition for terrorist activities. Justice Salim Ibrahim ordered Ibrahim to be remamded in Kuje Correctional Centre after he was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the …
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