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Convicted US Capitol rioter rejects Trump's pardon

A participant in the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol rejected a pardon from US President Donald Trump, citing responsibility and respect for the rule of law.Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty and served a 60-day prison sentence...

Economy: The Northern group approves a vote of confidence in Tinubu and Akume

The North Central Development Agenda (N-CDA) has approved a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. The group expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing Senator Akume...

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...

Immigration Groups File Lawsuit Against Trump for Ending Birthright U.S. Citizenship

Immigration advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit against US President Donald Trump following his executive order to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are illegally or temporarily in the country.The executive order,...

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...

USA: 18 states defy Trump over executive order preventing birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump's recent executive order to end birthright citizenship has sparked legal action in 18 states, the city of San Francisco and the District of Columbia.In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, the plaintiffs described the order as a “blatantly...

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...

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Invest in young minds, future investment of Nigeria, Africa

It has firmly emphasized that investing in young minds is an investment in the future of Nigeria and the...