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The management of Dangote Cement, Gboko Plant has declared that its host communities are critical stakeholders in its business operations and, as such, their developmental needs are given high priority. Gboko Plant Director, Louis Raj, emphasised the company’s unwavering commitment to the infrastructural and socio-economic development of the host communities. …

By Usman Aliyu Benin, Aug. 27, 2024 The Concerned People of Benin Nation (CPBN) has demanded a public apology from Gov. Godwin Obaseki to Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II for alleged “sacrilegious disrespect” to the revered throne of the Benin Kingdom. The group, who made the call on Tuesday …

Each time I look at Harris, she reminds me of Peter Obi; whereas, each time I look at Trump, he only reminds me of Tinubu. Why is it that after his 8-year tenure as governor of Anambra, Peter Obi became so popular that he managed to defeat the candidates of …

By Perpetua Onuegbu Abuja, Aug. 27, 2024 The Labour Party (LP), has set up a 7-man Disciplinary Standing Committee to curb the excesses of its members who are not ready to abide by its constitution and obey  directives. Mr. Julius Abure, its National Chairman, told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja …

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation, Hon. Hamisu Chidari Ibrahim has pledged the committee’s resolve to work with relevant committees in the House to pass a legislation on electricity theft in the country. Speaking when he led other members of the committee on an …

New York, 27 August 2024 The President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), His Excellency, Mr. Dennis Francis will travel to Florida State University (FSU) from 28 to 30 August 2024. The PGA is invited by Florida State University to deliver a lecture under the Ruth K. and Shepard …

During the protests to end hunger and bad governance, there were desperate and poorly coordinated attempts by the federal information managers to deflect citizens’ anger at state governors. In his August 4th address to calm the storm of hunger protests, President Tinubu had said states were given N570 billion to …

By Victor Okoye  Abuja, Aug. 27, 2024 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, quoted NFF General Secretary, …

The 6th Region of the African Union (AU) – the African Diaspora – will between August 29 and 31, 2024, hold a crucial Conference in Brazil, in preparation for the 9th Pan-African Congress scheduled to hold in Lome, Togo from October 29 to November 2, 2024. The theme of Conference …

It was dancing time for me as the Nigerian contingent left Paris empty handed after the 2024 Olympic Games. This disaster is just the beginning of the much touted revolution in Sports and President Bola Tinubu should be the horse in front. Yes, the president must dictate the pace. There …

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant growth in Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2024 (Q2 2024). According to the NBS document titled “Nigeria Gross Domestic Product Q2 2024,” the GDP grew by 3.19% year-on-year in real terms during this period. This …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan (ASAP) as part of its efforts to revitalize key sectors of the Nigerian economy. This initiative, announced during the inaugural meeting of the ASAP Implementation Committee in Abuja, on August 25, is a significant step in President …

By Ijendu Iheaka Umuahia, Aug. 26, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has approved the upgrade and retrofitting of the Amachara General Hospital in Umuahia, to be done within three months. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday at a news conference on the outcomes of …

By Onyeje Abutu-Joel Makurdi, Aug 26, 2024 The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), on Monday decried  the increasing rejection of Nigeria’s exported Agro-products by other nations and its negative effects on the country’s economy. The NSC Executive Secretary, Mr. Pius Ukeyima, disclosed this  in his keynote address at  a one day …

The Spiritual Director of Zion Church Ministries Worldwide, Evangelist Chukwuebuka Obi has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for his administration’s efforts in the protection of lives and property in Imo, affirming that the State is safe and secure. According to a statement by Oguwike Nwachuku, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser …

In line with its strategic vision to be a dynamic and reliable global energy supplier of choice, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commenced shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes to Japan and China on Delivered Ex-Ship (DES) basis.  NNPC Ltd achieved the milestone through the …

Attah Willies, Gombe The Presidential Contact and Mobilization Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to Gombe State has declared the party free of any rancour or factionalization in the State. Chairman of the Committee, Alhaji Nuhu Bello, who was represented at the meeting by Ghali Sule, Director General …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 26, 2024 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the island nations of the Pacific to “show the way” in protecting the planet from the ravages of climate change. Guterres made the call at the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga on Monday, …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 26, 2024 The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Matthias Schmale, has condemned the deadly Russian missile and drone strikes that began overnight and reportedly targeted 15 regions of the country. Schmale, in a statement on Monday, said that, like millions of people in Ukraine, …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA while Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, …

LAGOS, Monday, August 26, 2024: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Monday condemned the incessant harassment and intimidation of journalists, saying recent incidents of abductions, arbitrary arrests, detention and other forms of attacks against media professionals by security and law enforcement agencies have reached alarming levels and are posing a grave danger …

In response to the expressed needs and preferences of their valued customers, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga, is thrilled to announce a targeted campaign tagged Starlink Week at Konga. This limited-time campaign will offer mouthwatering discounts and other perks on Starlink kits, and will run from Monday, August 26th to …

By Salisu Sani-Idris Lagos, Aug. 25, 2024 President Bola Tinubu has pledged to promote the rule of law, adhere to the principles of separation of powers, and tolerate dissenting views within the ambit of the laws of Nigeria. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the pledge on Sunday …

By George Edomwonyi Auchi (Edo), Aug. 26, 2024 The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the present economic challenges in the country to avoid further hardship on Nigerians. The President of CBCN, Archbishop Lucious Ugorji made the call on Sunday in his …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Aug. 25, 2024 The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said that a notorious kidnap kingpin was killed, and two abductors were arrested during an operation to rescue the 20 abducted medical students. Speaking while handing over the students to their Vice Chancellors in Abuja on …