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The imperative of increasing NEMA’s budget

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The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, appeared before the Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives to defend the agency’s …

America’s presidential seal is for everybody

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At both the Capitol One Arena and Capitol Hill, I saw it. I observed it too. Tesla boss and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, along with the officiating minister …

Re: Jimmy Carter- Adieu to the champion of downtrodden – Nigeria, nay Africa

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President Jimmy Carter stood much taller amidst the giants. His aura of influence may continue to touch the lives of the underdogs years after his demise. We cannot but continue …

Kalu pledges support for education initiatives

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, was Monday decorated as an ambassador of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) by the vice chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi. …

Journalists hail Alia for transforming Benue

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A group under the aegis Kwande Journalists Forum (KJF) Tuesday expressed its unwavering support for Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia and passed a vote of confidence on his administration’s efforts to …

UEFA Champions League: Lookman nets 4th goal, Atalanta, Liverpool, Barcelona win

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Liverpool edged out Lille at Anfield to remain top in the league phase with a game to spare. Mohamed Salah broke the deadlock in the 34th minute, racing onto Curtis …

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NSCDC arrest four over illegal mining, operating gas plant in residential area

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi state Command Tuesday arrested four persons over alleged illegal mining and gas plant. The suspects were arrested in a mining pit …

Enugu trains 120 extension agents, farmers on fertilizer application for food crops, trees

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As part of efforts to ensure bumper harvest this year, Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Tuesday flagged off a two-day capacity building workshop for 120 agric extension agents …

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Our audit system strengthened to address procurement corruption – BPP

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The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Monday said that its audit system is being strengthened in a bid to tackle corruption in the procurement processes. Director General of the Bureau, …

CSO lauds Minister Kyari’s vision for Nigeria’s agriculture

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Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, is driving significant growth in the country’s agriculture sector. His recent trip to Egypt was a major success, particularly the …

Trump pulls US out of WHO, world body calls for dialogue

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President Donald Trump announced Monday he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation (WHO), a decision seen as a significant move that drew criticism from public health experts …

Minister to youth groups: Take actionable steps, not prolonged discussions

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.The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, Tuesday urged Nigerian youth to prioritise actionable steps over extended discussions if they want to take their rightful place in governance and …

Set aside your historical grievances, Tinubu urges Ogonis

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Ogoni leaders that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. At a meeting at the State House Tuesday in …

Release implementation framework of tariff hike, CSO tasks NCC

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Grassroots Centre for Rights & Civic Orientation has called on the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to immediately share with Nigerians a comprehensive framework for ensuring telcos provide Nigerians with …

USSD disconnection looms as banks scramble to settle N160bn debt

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The looming disconnection of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services for nine commercial banks in Nigeria has triggered urgent efforts by the affected banks to resolve their outstanding debts to …

Bagudu: Tinubu’s reforms working, economy on recovery path

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Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, said that President Bola Tinubu had steered the economy in the right direction and was determined to stay the course. The …

DSS files terrorism charges against Mahdi Shehu

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a five-count terrorism-related charges against self-styled activist, Muhammad Mahdi Shehu, at the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna. The DSS recently arrested …

Manchester City sign Palmeiras defender Reis

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Manchester City have signed defender Vitor Reis from Brazilian Serie A side Palmeiras on a four-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 19-year-old joins for a fee …

Zverev earns hard-fought win over Paul to reach Australian Open semis

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Alexander Zverev continued his bid for an elusive first Grand Slam title with victory over Tommy Paul to reach the Australian Open semi-finals. The German second seed won 7-6 (7-1) …

Haas appoint Muller as F1’s first female race engineer

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Haas have restructured their race operations team with a series of changes that include appointing Laura Muller as the first female race engineer in Formula 1. German Muller will work …

Nottingham Forest make approach for Brentford’s Wissa

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Nottingham Forest have made an approach to sign Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. The Bees value Wissa at far beyond the £22m which was reportedly offered by Forest and will not …

NBA: Warriors thrashed in worst home defeat under Kerr

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The Golden State Warriors suffered their heaviest home defeat under coach Steve Kerr as they were thrashed 125-85 by the Boston Celtics. Kerr, who won five NBA Championships as a …

Australian Open:Sabalenka survives scare to keep title defence alive

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Aryna Sabalenka said she was “all over the place” as she survived a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and continue her bid for a third …

We can’t make everybody Igbo at gunpoint – Chief Celina Adibua

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Chief (Mrs) Celina Ugwuoke Adibua, the immediate past Vice President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in this interview with CHUKS NWEZE, argues that the Igbo speaking people of Rivers state …

Taraba varsity reaches agreement with government, resumes work soon – VC

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The vice chancellor, Taraba State University, Prof. Sunday Bako, Tuesday said the striking members of staff have reached almost 100% agreement with the state government and they are set to …

Ekiti: Fire razes multi-million naira property, Oyebanji decries looting

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The governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji, Tuesday condemned the reported cases of looting of property by some unscrupulous elements during the midnight fire outbreak that surged in Igede Ekiti …

MAFEST urges African countries to promote African fashion

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The president of Meet Africa Fashion Festival (MAFEST), Mr. Charles Ozoemena, has appealed to African countries, especially Nigeria to promote African fashion and creativity and tap its potential for economic …

Health workers leaving Nigeria in droves, hospitals empty, CMDs lament

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Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) of Federal Teaching Hospitals Tuesday lamented the continuous exit of health workers from the country. They said the hospitals are becoming empty, as health workers seek …

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Another tanker falls in Niger, residents again scoop oil

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Two days after scores of people were burnt to death or injured when a fallen petrol tanker exploded in Niger state, another tanker fell in Bida town of Niger state …

Stop scooping fuel from fallen tankers, NOA urges Nigerians

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The Oyo state director of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Olukemi Afolayan, Tuesday cautioned Nigerians to stop scooping fuel from a fallen tanker. Dr Afolayan gave the caution in a …