The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has pointed out that President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to secure the country. In a statement by Ango Abdullahi, its chairman, the forum said it appears the current administration does not have any idea on what will provide relief or solution to insecurity and poverty in the land. It said poverty has […]
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U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Prosper Africa initiative is partnering with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to increase two-way trade and investment between the United States and the nations of Africa. This partnership ensures businesses are equipped with the technical and financial tools they need to enter into new trading and […]
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1. Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China? Yes, it is safe. People receiving packages from China are not at risk of contracting the new coronavirus. From previous analysis, we know coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as letters or packages. 2. Can pets at home spread the […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has boasted of success in the fight against insurgency, saying the feat has restored Nigeria’s honour in the world. The president who spoke at the inauguration of the Nigerian Air Force Agusta 109 power helicopters on Thursday, commended the security operatives for playing critical roles in securing the nation, describing them as […]
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has bewailed over comments credited to Igochukwu Aguma, in an interview session with Daniel Abia of Independent Newspapers in a bid to justify his reckless and jaundiced scheming against the Rivers State All Progressives Congress. In a statement made available […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said it deregistered 74 political parties because amendment to the 1999 constitution by the National Assembly has empowered it to do so. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. told journalists at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja that the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) vests […]
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The senior special assistant to the president on media, Malam Garba Shehu has released details of discussion between President Muhammadu Buhari and his Economic Advisory Team at meeting held at Aso Rock presidential villa earlier Thursday. According to the statement, “President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday received an important briefing by the new Economic Advisory Council (EAC), […]
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From February 4th to 16th, 2020, Lagos will play host to some of the most prestigious teams for Africa’s premier polo competition – the 2020 Lagos International Polo Tournament. Sponsored by leading African Financial Institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, the competition will feature 39 teams; the highest number till date. The teams will compete in […]
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By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze PREAMBLE Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s political structure has rather continued to grow bigger and stronger both in Rivers State and Nigeria as a whole over the years despite acts of betrayals once in a while and exit of some key beneficiaries from the group such as Nyesom Wike, Magnus Abe and Igo […]
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The United States and Nigeria voiced hope Tuesday that the Trump administration would soon lift onerous visa restrictions slapped on Africa’s most populous country, which said it was “blindsided” by its ally. On a previously scheduled visit to Washington, Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama said he sought more information on President Donald Trump’s latest immigration […]
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