By Fortune Abang THE establishment of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) on May 28, 1975, under auspices of Treaty of Lagos, marked a new regional chapter and charter. By virtue of the Treaty of Lagos, ECOWAS, comprising 15 West African countries, became Africa’s pioneer Regional Economic Community …
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GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has approved the release of N6.7 billion as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) grant for educational development. The governor also approved for construction of series of road projects and rehabilitation projects aimed at connecting communities and improving infrastructure and …
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THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has fixed June 9 to begin transporting Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj back to their country. The Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh, said this in a statement in Mina on Friday, while congratulating the Muslim Umah on the occasion of …
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THE Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it has rescued a woman, who was forcefully pushed out of a moving vehicle in Asokoro, Abuja, on Friday. The department’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Nkechi Isa, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Isa said that the incident occurred …
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THE UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has condemned the U. S. Government’s announcement of sanctions against four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges. In a statement on Friday, Türk described the sanctions as “deeply corrosive of good governance and the due administration of justice.” The measures were announced …
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UNICEF has recommended regular health checks on incoming passengers at the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, as part of measures to check the spread of diphtheria in Imo. UNICEF’s Health Specialist, Dr Olusoji Akinleye, made the recommendation during a virtual media parley organised by the agency in Owerri, on Friday. The …
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THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has wished Muslims across the country a joyful and blessed Eid Kabir celebration. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, conveyed this message to Muslims in commemoration of the 2025 Eid Kabir on Friday in Abuja. Okoh also assured victims of the recent flood disaster in …
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THE Police-led Joint Task Force (JTF) in Anambra has raided a suspected criminal camp in Agulu-Ezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, killing one suspect. The operatives recovered suspected stolen items, including an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna (Reg. No. EKY 03 FF), an unregistered white Mazda Hilux, a motorcycle, and mechanical tools. Household …
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THE U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against more than 30 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran evade sanctions and launder billions from oil and petrochemical sales to fund its nuclear and missile programmes. The sanctioned network operated as a system of “shadow banking” involving front companies in places …
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ONE man writes an article about Chief Hannah Awolowo from the panorama of her loyalty to Chief Obafemi Awolowo and everyone ignores what a maverick Mama really was, but of course they concentrate on what is most important; how Nigerian women these days are not like her or worthy of …
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