THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States (DEA) have stressed the need to strengthen current collaboration between the two agencies on the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. This was the highpoint of discussion during a meeting between the …
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A Benin High Court on Friday remanded a 62-year-old Man, Martins Oghenevurie in a correctional centre for alleged murder for ritual purposes. The presiding Judge, Williams Aziegbemhin remanded the defendant in the correctional centre following an appeal by the prosecution to seek advice from the state Director of Public Prosecutions …
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Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has lauded the First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for her compassion and unwavering support for vulnerable Nigerians in the face of economic challenges in the country. Otti said this at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia on Friday, at the launching of the Renewed …
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THE Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, says the Federal Government is prioritising support and growth of domestic airlines. Keyamo made the assertion at the launch of a book, “100 Years of Civil Aviation In Nigeria: History, Issues and Prospects”, written by Mr Wole Shadare, on …
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GERMANY has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnership with Nigeria in recognition of the country’s strategic partner in sub-Saharan Africa The country also described Nigeria as its second largest trading partner in the African region. German Foreign Affairs Minister, Johann Wadephul, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, against backdrop …
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THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has urged the World Bank to increase its support for Nigeria’s plans to upgrade existing dams and develop new irrigation systems. He said the enhanced support would help advance the Federal Government’s vision of achieving food security and boosting hydropower …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with Magnus Abe, lawyer and former senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, as he clocks 60 on May 24. Abe won his first election to the Senate in April, 2011. In a 2016 rerun poll, he secured another term, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, …
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THE Naira, which has seen steady appreciation against the Dollar all week, closed stronger on Friday, trading at ₦1,580.44 in the official forex market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website show the Naira gained ₦4.51k against the Dollar on Friday alone. This marks a 0.28 per cent appreciation …
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THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to honour the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement or face a nationwide industrial action. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, issued this warning during a news conference in Abuja on Friday. He stressed the importance of the government fulfilling its promises and …
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THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Friday said that aviation now contributes 1.7 billion dollars to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Products (GDP). The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said that the huge contribution was a testament to the efficacy of market-driven solutions in Nigeria’s aviation industry. Kuku …
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