he Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has engaged 40 contractors to keep the Federal Capital City clean. The Director of the Board, Mr Osilama Braimah, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Braimah said that the board was up to date in its payment obligation to…
The Palestinian Authority has said that it has categorically rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate the residents of the Gaza Strip. “The Palestinian leadership affirms its firm position that the two-state solution, in accordance with international legitimacy and international law, is the guarantee of security, stability and peace,’’ Hussein al-Sheikh said. Al-Sheikh is…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for Paris, France, on a private visit en route to Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. “In Addis Ababa, President Tinubu will join African leaders at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the AU Heads of State,…
The Kogi Government has filed an appeal before the Court of Appeal in Abuja against the removal of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed-Anaje, by a state High Court. Mr Muzi Abdullahi, the Kogi Attorney General, who is the 2nd claimant in the appeal made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Senate has announced Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia) and Sen. Babangida Hussaini (APC-Jigawa) as Chairmen, Senate Committees on South East Development Commission and North West Development Commission. Also named as Vice Chairmen of the committees were Sen. Mohammed Dandutse (APC-Katsina), North -West development commission and Sen. Ken Eze (APC-Ebonyi ) South East development commission….
President Donald Trump’s overhaul of U.S. foreign assistance has led to chaos in aid and development, leaving hundreds of contractors in a severe financial crunch. Some aid agencies have already to lay off staff and others are facing millions of dollars in unpaid invoices. Upon resumption of office on Jan. 20, Trump ordered a sweeping…
The Ukrainian armed forces says it has lost about 345 soldiers, two tanks, 27 armored fighting vehicles in the Russian border region of Kursk within the last 24 hours. The Russian Defence Ministry said this on Tuesday in a statement. According to the ministry, also included are a Tunguska anti-aircraft air defence system, 24 motor…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Gombe State says it recorded 127 complaints of parents neglecting their children in 2024. The Spokesman of the commission, Mr Ali Alola-Alfinti stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Tuesday. He said that 127 out of the 356 complaints of…
The Israeli military early on Tuesday said that an attacker was shot dead after firing at soldiers at a checkpoint near the village of Tayasir in the northern West Bank. “Following the initial report, a terrorist fired at soldiers at a military post in the area of Tayasir. “The soldiers eliminated the terrorist during exchanges…
Türkiye said on Tuesday that it will accept 15 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The National Intelligence Organisation would oversee the transfer of 15 exiled Palestinians to Türkiye via Egypt in the initial phase, the Turkish presidency said in a statement. Israel said in the ceasefire agreement that some prisoners…
