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Tuggar probes Africa's security membership at UN

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has campaigned for Africa to be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, while defending Nigeria's suitability to represent Africa at the world body.A statement by Special Assistant...

Unilorin Alumni BoT calls for ceasefire in association crisis

The Board of Directors (BoT) of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association has called for a ceasefire by the warring factions of the Alumni group.A statement from the President, Hon. Mrs Cecilia Cook also commended the Vice-Chancellor, Professor AbdulWahab...

Global inflation and high operating costs responsible for rising telecom rates: FG

Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani has attributed the recent tariff increase by mobile network operators (MNOs) to global inflation and high operating costs.Speaking after a closed-door budget advocacy session with the National Assembly's Joint Committee...

Seyi Tinubu does not interfere in NANS leadership – Group

A group under the auspices of Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST) has debunked a rumor that accused Seyi Tinubu of interfering in the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).In a statement signed by FOST Chairman, Adejorin...

Rotary praises implementation of maternal and child health measures

The Rotary Foundation has praised the implementation of a program to reduce maternal and child deaths as well as improve reproductive health in Nigerian communities.Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees President Mark Maloney, accompanied by his wife Gay, while delivering...

TUC praises FG for VAT and TETFUND withholding

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has commended the Federal Government for making crucial adjustments to the Nigerian Tax Reform Bill, signaling progress in addressing the concerns of Nigerian workers and citizens.In a press statement by its President, Comrade Festus...

JUST IN: FCT Police Commissioner loses son in car accident

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Olatunji Disu, lost his son in a car accident that reportedly occurred on Monday. Although the circumstances surrounding the young man's death remain unclear, family sources have called the...

Solid minerals: NASS doubts FG's commitment to diversify economy, summons Edun, Bagudu and budget DG

The National Assembly on Monday summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, to explain the Federal Government's commitment to diversify the country's economy,...

GNC demands action from FG over tanker truck explosions

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) in Niger State has called for immediate action by the federal government to address the causes of the tragic explosion of a fuel tanker last weekend in the state.This incident caused the death...

NITP condemns harassment of FCT development control officials

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) on Monday strongly condemned the recent harassment and abuse by development control officials in Lugbe, Abuja.The officers were carrying out their legal duties when the incident occurred.NITP Chairman, Dr. Chime Ogbonna, led...

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Bukky Wright returns to Nollywood after almost two decades

Veteran actress Bukky Wright returns to the Nollywood scene after almost 20 years away. After spending more than 15...