The All Progressive Congress (APC), Bayelsa chapter has formally adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The chapter attributed the endorsement to his administration’s transformative projects and policies, which stakeholders say have brought unparalleled development and attention to the region. The decision, …
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VUKA Group, the organiser of the Nigeria Mining Week, says it will introduce new features to the conference, including the Women in Extractive Industries Forum, to promote inclusivity and gender parity. The Event Director, Mining at VUKA, Mr Samukelo Madlabane, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in …
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the bank is targeting a diaspora reserve of one billion dollars by 2026. Dr Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of CBN, said this at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Abuja on …
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THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the U.S. Government have reaffirmed their partnership to improve smarter firepower delivery and strengthen civilian protection in conflict zones. This commitment was renewed during a courtesy visit by the delegation from the U.S. Institute of Security Governance to the Chief of the Air Staff, …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling power challenges in Nigeria’s health sector through targeted and innovative energy solutions. Tinubu made this known on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the opening of the first National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector. …
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Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has said that the state government would partner the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to develop housing estates for the state workers. The governor declared the state government consent on Tuesday when the management of FMBN, led by its Executive Director, Loans and Mortgage …
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THE University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released the results of its just-concluded Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening test, with scores now accessible on candidates’ UNIBEN portal pages. The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, announced this on Tuesday via a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria …
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The police on Tuesday, arraigned a 24-year-old man, Olabode Johnson, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged house breaking and stealing. The defendant, whose house address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge of house breaking, stealing and breach of peace. The prosecutor, Insp Olubu Apata, …
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THE Police on Tuesday, arraigned one Waheed Adekojo, 55, before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly defrauding an Estate Agent of N37million. The defendant of Ijaye Orile, Ibadan, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, fraud and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecuting Counsel, ASP. …
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THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Adamawa Command, has detained a 28-year-old suspected fraudster. The command’s Spokesperson, Mr Nyako Baba, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Yola, said the suspect would face prosecution on conclusion of investigations. Baba said operatives of the command arrested the …
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