THE World Food Prize Foundation has announced the appointment of the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina to its Council of Advisors. Its President, Mashal Husain, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York. Adesina, who …
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THE Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has inaugurated the International Day of Dialogue Among Civilisations to foster global understanding and cooperation through mutual learning among developing countries. Mr Zhang Yi, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, disclosed this in Abuja while highlighting the role of communication and mutual respect …
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TAJBank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest lender, has signed the completion agreement for the N20 billion second tranche of its N100 billion Mudarabah Sukuk bond programme. The Founder/Managing Director, of TAJBank, Mr Hamid Joda, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja Joda said that the latest investment initiative sealed …
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Two persons: Daniel Yakubu, 29 and Joshua Jonathan, 26, were on Wednesday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly stealing iron rods worth N2.3 million. The duo, whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy, stealing and malicious damage. They pleaded not guilty to the charges. The …
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FORMER President Muhammadu Buhari donated a cow and other food items to the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) corps members serving in his hometown in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. This is contained in a statement issued by the NYSC Public Relations Officer, Mr Alex Obemeata. He said …
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AN Area Court in Jos, on Wednesday sentenced a carpenter, Stephen Yusuf, to three months imprisonment for defrauding a businesswoman of the sum of N72,000. The judge, Mrs Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced Yusuf after he pleaded guilty to Criminal Breach of Trust and begged for leniency. Bokkos, however, gave the convict an option to pay …
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Mrs Olivia Dazyem, Chairperson of the Plateau Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, says the state is fighting for the legal rights of children. Dazyem, who also doubles as the Special Adviser to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang on Gender, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on …
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THE Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has bagged a new Chieftaincy title of Ugosimba-1 of Enugu. Newsextra24 reports that Oluremi received the title when she visited the state to distribute professional kits to Midwives through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The honour acknowledges Oluremi as the Jewel of Women’s Empowerment. The …
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THE Ikeja Electric network has confirmed the conviction of three individuals by the Magistrate courts in Lagos for their involvement in the vandalism and theft of electricity distribution equipment. The Ikeja Electric commended the development, describing it as a demonstration of its unwavering stance against vandalism and other offenses that could hinder …
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Borussia Dortmund have officially signed English midfielder Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland on a five-year deal. The move cost Dortmund €33 million, with up to €5 million in bonuses—the highest upfront fee in the club’s history. Jobe Bellingham officially became a Dortmund player on Tuesday, the final day of the Club World …
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