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Sanwo-Olu, Anyaoku, Adebanjo, others demand new Nigerian Constitution  

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday joined former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Afenifere chieftain, Pa. Ayo Adebanjo, members of the National Assembly, former governors and eminent national leaders to demand a new Nigerian Constitution that would reflect true federalism and address the problems of the …

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Military releases pictures of killed personnel; Debunks claim of reprisal attacks on Okuama Community

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 18, 2024 The Nigerian Military has debunked claims that it has embarked on reprisal attacks on Okuama Community in Delta. Some members of the community had on Thursday ambushed and murdered the Commanding Officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two Majors, one Captain and 12 …

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Army accuses Okuama community of resorting to media propaganda; Assures, no reprisal

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 18, 2024 The Nigerian Army has accused Okuama Community in Delta of “resorting to media propaganda and shenanigans to divert attention from the gruesome killing of 16 officers and soldiers”. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, …

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Budget padding: Refer allegations to EFCC, ICPC; Reinstate whistleblower Ningi, SERAP tells Akpabio

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Mr. Godswill Akpabio to “urgently refer the allegations that lawmakers padded the 2024 budget by irregularly inserting projects worth N3.7 trillion to appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and prosecution.” SERAP urged him “to immediately reinstate whistleblower, Senator Abdul Ningi …

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WTO’s $1.2m programme ‘ll tackle Nigeria’s agricultural export challenges – Okonjo-Iweala

By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, March 13, 2024 The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has inaugurated a 1.2 million dollars programme to improve export standard of Nigeria’s sesame and cowpea products. The WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said this at the inauguration of the Seven Trade support programmes for Nigeria initiated by …

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Tinubu meets IBB in Minna; Inaugurates agric. machinery; Says Nigeria must feed its people

President Bola Tinubu on Monday flagged off the Food Security and Agricultural Mechanization Programme in Niger State, emphasizing that his administration remains committed to ensuring food sufficiency and protecting local industries for sustainable economic growth. The project, an initiative of the Niger State government, is for the deployment of cutting-edge …

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Tinubu condemns ‘heinous, abominable’ Borno, Kaduna abductions; Directs immediate rescue of captives  

President Bola Tinubu has condemned what he describes as “the heinous incidents of abduction involving very vulnerable victims, internally-displaced persons in Borno State, and students in Kaduna State.” The President, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), has also directed “security and intelligence agencies …

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Trump dominates ‘Super Tuesday’ contests, sets stage for Biden rematch

Washington, March 6, 2024 Former U.S. president, Donald Trump, cemented his position as the Republican Party’s all-but-certain nominee for November’s general election after sweeping the Super Tuesday primary contests. “It is called ‘Super Tuesday’ for a reason. This is a big one,’’ Trump said in his victory speech, delivered at …

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We’ve attracted $30 bn Foreign Direct Investment – Tinubu; Says economy challenged, not distressed

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, March 5, 2024 President Bola Tinubu says his nine month-old administration has attracted $30 billion Direct Foreign Investment commitments to shore up the  Nigerian economy. Tinubu stated this at the 2023 Leadership Annual Conference and Award on Tuesday in Abuja. The event, with the theme “An …

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