THE Air Component of Operation Fasan Yamma, has successfully eliminated no fewer than 95 terrorists in major airstrikes around Ragada and Warari villages in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger. A credible intelligence source revealed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets …
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Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, says his administration is committed to resolving pension challenges through honest dialogue and inclusive decision-making. Otti said this on Tuesday when the national leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) paid him a visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area. He noted …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday evening, received billionaire industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at the State House in Abuja for a private meeting. Though brief and undisclosed, the meeting highlights the Federal Government’s continued support for private-sector-led growth in the oil and gas industry. The engagement followed President Tinubu’s June visit …
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JUSTICE Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State has convicted and sentenced 10 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts are; Onyekwulu Lawrence Obiajulu, Onyedikachi Favour Eze, Olisa Philemon Olijo, Okafor Shedrack Chidindu, Ogbodo Chisom Ugochukwu, Nweke Godswill Chinemerem, Oseloka Ogo Patrick, Nnaji Pascal …
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has declared its resolve to work in partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in the fight against corruption. This was conveyed by Ibrahim Muhammad, Zonal Coordinator, FCCPC when he led other members of the Commission on a courtesy visit …
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Prince Khaled bin Talal has announced the passing of his son, Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal, following nearly two decades in a coma after a severe traffic accident in London in 2005. Prince Khaled stated that funeral prayers for his son will be held on Sunday at Imam Turki …
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The Kano State Government says President Bola Tinubu will visit Kano to condole with the government, people of Kano, and the family of the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a renowned elder statesman, business mogul, and philanthropist. This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, in …
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President Bola Tinubu has approved an Expanded Special Session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting holding on Thursday, to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday. This is contained in a statement issued by Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Information …
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The Federal Government has pledged to end Nigeria’s dependence on fish importation by boosting local production and empowering youth and women with start-up grants in the fisheries sector. Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, made the commitment on Wednesday in Abuja during a consultative meeting with Fisheries …
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THE United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohamed Fall, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting young people in developing diplomacy skills to build a better future. Fall made the remarks during his welcome address at the maiden Premier Academy International Model UN (PAIMUN) conference, organised by the United …
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