The Kaduna state government has ordered the immediate closure of 13 schools in the state, over “security threats”. The director-general of the Kaduna state schools quality assurance authority, Umma Ahmed, announced the development in a circular issued to the schools on Monday. According to Ahmed, the decision became necessary following the abduction of students from […]
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Transcorp Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading power producers, announced an alternative energy solution to Nigeria, as part of its broader integrated energy strategy. Unveiling Transcorp’s alternative energy plan at a meeting with the Honourable Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Peter Ikenga, the Head of Transcorp’s Energy […]
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NIGERIA – President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, stated that the the All Progressives Congress (APC) is back to life and has overcome the phase of litigations and intra-party strife. The president said the party has been revived, energised, and repositioned for its national convention and future elections. Buhari spoke on Friday at a meeting with members of […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted the board of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the first time since 2015. Recall that the EFCC has been without a board since 2015 when Buhari came into power. In a statement on Monday, Umar Gwandu, spokesperson of Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), said the […]
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was on Friday conferred with the title of ‘City with Refugees’ to commemorate the 2021 International Refugees Day on June 20. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that conferment was performed by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajia Sadiya-Umar Farouk. She was supported by […]
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NIGERIA – The Minister of information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has asked the House of Representatives to include internet broadcasting under the control of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The minister’s request was contained in his submission at the public hearing into a bill to amend the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission Act organised by the House Committees on […]
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Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has joined the lengthy roll of Nigerians and Nigerians in the diaspora, aliens and diplomats alike, who have felicitated with the President Mohammadu Buhari/APC-led Federal Government for the giant strides it has continued to record in critical areas of governance especially, the revival of the nation’s moribund rail infrastructure, covering a […]
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The Federal Government of Nigeria says it may consider capital punishment for railway track vandals in the country. The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, said this during a Town Hall Meeting on ”Protecting Public Infrastructure ” on Monday in Abuja. According to Amaechi, rail track vandalism is a capital offense and its consequences should be […]
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The Second Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum concluded today with strong recommendations for member countries to work together to fast-track an inclusive, just and equitable transition to low-carbon energy systems across the Commonwealth. The biennial gathering, held virtually over 12-14 May, explored practical solutions to help meet global commitments on energy made under the 2030 Agenda […]
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Nigerian billionaire and real estate mogul, Olu Okeowo has kicked against the country’s break up. The real estate magnate warned against succession plans, stating that the South-West region will lose. Okeowo had made the remark while speaking at a church service organized in his home to mark his birthday, Daily Times reports. According to him, […]
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