Sustainable development is key to overcoming Africa’s debt burden, Du Xiaohui, Director-General, Department of African Affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Wednesday. He spoke during a meeting with foreign journalists in Beijing. Du said that development required financing which would, in turn, generate debt. According to him, debt is not terrible …
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President Bola Tinubu has directed that a peace resolution committee be constituted to end the ongoing killings in Benue and its environs. Tinubu gave the directive at a Town Hall meeting with Benue stakeholders, as part of his efforts to address the incessant attacks, killings, and displacements of communities in …
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Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, says the U.S.’ plan to include all ECOWAS countries in its visa restrictions will tantamount to creating “non-tariff barriers” to trade relations and partnerships. Tuggar, who is the Chairman, ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) made this known at the 54th Ordinary Session of the MSC at the …
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THE Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malnutrition in Nigeria through collaborative, community-based strategies and sustained policy action. This assurance was given by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, during the 2025 Clinical Nutrition Conference of the West African Society of Parenteral and …
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THE Federal Government is set to sign more than 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) as Nigeria prepares to host the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM). Newsextra24 reports that the three-day session, scheduled to begin on June 23, will focus on key sectors including agriculture, energy, defence, …
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THE Delta Committee on Food and Nutrition has urged residents to prioritise the consumption of quality food and proper nutrition to enhance their health and general wellbeing. The call is contained in a statement issued by the State Director of Information, Mrs Theresa Oliko, and made available to newsmen in …
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set Lagos agog with unstoppable enthusiasm across the 57 councils of the state as it proudly presented flags to its chairmanship and vice-chairmanship candidates. From bustling streets to grand party venues, the air was filled with excitement as APC’s influence swept through every local …
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Benue State over the killings of scores of residents of Yelwata in the state. Tinubu arrived at the Makurdi Airport located at the tactical air command, Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, about 12:58 pm. Reports from Benue said that Tinubu was scheduled to visit …
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As part of sustained efforts to restore peace and stability across the North Central region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS). This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Tuesday …
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THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the allegation suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military contributed to the tragic events in Yelwata, Benue. The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Tuesday, said the claims were unfounded and not supported by credible evidence. Gusau said …
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