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CJID prepares to train Nigerian journalists and civil society organizations on mineral change

The Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), through its Natural Resources Extraction Program (NAREP), will convene a two-day capacity building workshop on “Restricting opportunities for corruption in the African mining sector ” under the Powering Just Energy program....

Tinubu fails to provide vital details of newly awarded contracts

Last Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu's aide, Bayo Onanuga, shared 20 projects and policies adopted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at meetings held last Monday and Tuesday. However, he did not provide specific details about some of the...

Group calls for greater attention to young children

A civil society organisation, Boys Without Borders Nigeria, has said the continued neglect of children is a worrying issue that needs to be addressed, noting that the situation poses a long-term threat to the development of the nation. According to...

ICC requests arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leaders

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity for the October 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent war...

Tinubu appoints committee to oversee Nigeria’s climate policies

In a strategic move to ensure the advancement of his administration's green climate and economic initiatives, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Ajuri Ngelale as special presidential envoy for climate action. Ngelale will serve in this role as part of a...

One dead and others injured in border dispute between Ekiti and Kwara communities

The border dispute between Eda Oniyo community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of ​​Ekiti State and Obo Ayegunle town in Kwara State claimed one life on Saturday, while a yet to be determined number of people suffered wounds. PREMIUM TIMES...

Police confirm death of man in Lagos brewery

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of a man who went to watch television at a beer hall in the state. This was confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the command's Public Relations...

Usyk defeats Fury and emerges undisputed heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in Riyadh on Saturday to become boxing's first undisputed four-belt heavyweight champion. Dubbed the “Ring of Fire,” the memorable show put on by the two fighters was ultimately won by Usyk after a combative ninth-round...

The center trains 100 journalists in full career in Abuja

One group, Liberty Center for Education, has held a two-day workshop for 100 mid-career journalists from across Nigeria. The training, held from May 17 to 18, was attended virtually and physically, with the in-person session taking place in Abuja. Liberty Center,...

How two teenagers used toy guns to steal a car in Enugu — Police

Police in Enugu state, southeastern Nigeria, say they have arrested two male suspects for alleged armed robbery in the state. State police spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe revealed this in a statement on Friday night. Ndukwe, Deputy Superintendent of Police, identified the suspects...

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FAAC: FG, states and LGs share revenue of N1.424 trillion in December 2024

A total of N1.424 trillion, representing the December 2024 Federation Account revenue, has been shared between the federal, state...