The United Nations Security Council has voted to support a US-proposed Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan. The proposal sets out conditions for a “full and complete ceasefire,” the release of hostages held by Hamas, the return of dead hostages’ remains and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners. Fourteen of the 15 Security Council …
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The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has announced plans to inaugurate a more accessible e-visa application channel for short visits in line with the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020. Nandap said this in her address delivered at the graduation ceremony of the 12th Command Course of …
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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, congratulated Nigerians on the celebration. The statement partly read, “As we mark …
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THE leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed contempt charge against the Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, over his alleged refusal to obey court orders. Kanu, through his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, on Monday filed Form 49 titled: “Notice to Show …
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THE Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the killing of no fewer than 20 people, four police officers and two operatives of the state-owned Community Watch Corps by some suspected bandits. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Monday. According …
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● Signs PDA on 400-500mmscf Gas Deal, Eyes FID before Dec 2024 Ending In furtherance of its commitment to monetize Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources, the NNPC Limited has executed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Golar LNG for the deployment of a Floating liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) offshore Niger …
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● Gov, Senators hail Dangote on impactful facility Leadership of the Senate at the weekend unveiled the multi-million dollar world-class Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Ltd CKD Plant established by the business mogul, Aliko Dangote, with a call on other eminent Nigerians to emulate him in using their wealth to benefit …
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THE Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) was summoned by the Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, on Monday night after the Super Eagles’ disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. This was disclosed on Monday in a statement by Diana-Mary Nsan, the minister’s Special Assistant to the media. The Super Eagles …
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THE Nigerian Exchange Market began the week on a positive note as equities market raked in N323bn in profit. The development comes as equity capitalisation surged to N56.452 trillion on Monday from N56.128 trillion posted by the bourse on Friday, last week. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) increased to 99,793.71 …
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THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa, has been accused of sexually harassing a female staff member of the ministry. A married employee of the ministry, Mrs Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi, disclosed the excesses of the permanent secretary in a petition to the Minister of …
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