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Awards for Dangote, Burna Boy, Bruce Melodie, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Salah and Others at the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025 in Rwanda

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem11 months ago04 mins

Key economic experts, government officials, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals are preparing to convene in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, for the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025. This summit, set to occur from 4th to 6th July at the Marriott Hotel, Kigali, aims to facilitate discussions around Africa’s economic…

Southern Kaduna Rulers Rally For Unity, Development

yunusa11 months ago03 mins

In a powerful show of unity, traditional rulers from Southern Kaduna gathered in Kafanchan on Wednesday for an unprecedented meeting aimed at strengthening peace and paving the way for future development. The initiative, convened by the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) under the leadership of Apostle Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, brought together Christian and Muslim…

INEC Appeals For Peace Ahead Of Anambra Governorship Poll, Vows Credible Election

Kingsley Chukwu6 months ago03 mins

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to political parties and candidates contesting in Saturday’s Anambra governorship election to abide by the Peace Accord signed ahead of the polls. The call was made by Prof. Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman, following the signing of the accord on Thursday in Awka. The ceremony was organised by…

Lokpobiri Presents 2026 Budget Proposal As NASS Adopts Estimates

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago03 mins

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has presented the Ministry’s 2025 budget performance and 2026 budget proposal to the Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Petroleum Resources. A statement issued on Tuesday by Chris Ugwuegbulam, Head, Press and Public Relations Unit, said Lokpobiri made the presentation on…

NDLEA Arrests India-bound Brothers At Lagos Airport With 5kg Cocaine

Kingsley Chukwu1 year ago03 mins

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), has arrested two brothers: John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos with 5kg cocaine. Femi Babafemi, Director Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the drug was concealed in walls of their…

House Moves To Amend Armed Forces Act To Boost Military Efficiency And Oversight

Kingsley Chukwu6 months ago02 mins

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards reforming the Armed Forces Act, advancing a bill intended to strengthen military command structures and improve operational efficiency. The bill, introduced by Rep. Aminu Balele in collaboration with Reps. Midala Usman and Daniel Asama, also seeks to increase accountability within the armed forces, the News…

Oba Of Benin Ends Mother’s Funeral Rites With Thanksgiving

Kingsley Chukwu1 year ago04 mins

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, concluded his mother’s funeral rites on Sunday, six weeks after the ceremony began with a thanksgiving service at the Holy Aruosa Cathedral Church, also known as the Edo National Church, Benin City. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that Iyoba Omo N’Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare, passed away 49 years ago,…

UN Says 2023 Was Deadliest Year For Humanitarian Workers

Kingsley Chukwu2 years ago03 mins

The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Monday said 2023 was the deadliest year for humanitarian workers than ever recorded before. In 2023, 280 aid workers were killed in 33 countries, a 137 per cent increase compared to 2022, when 118 were killed, the OCHA said. “Worse still is that 2024…

Easter: Catholic Bishop Seeks End To Impunity In Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago05 mins

As Christians celebrate Easter, the Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has called for an end to impunity in Nigeria’s security crisis. Badejo made the call on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. Referencing Jesus’s promise to give life to the full, according to John…

Fayose Acquitted Of Criminal Charges After 6 yrs Trial

Kingsley Chukwu10 months ago05 mins

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of a Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, discharged and acquitted a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, charged with money laundering and fraud. Aneke discharged the former governor, while ruling on his no case submission filed and argued by his counsel, Messrs Olalekan Ojo (SAN) and Chief Kanu Agabi…

Benue Mourns Hon Comfort Agbo Agogo: A Legacy Of Service And Faith

Trump Campaign Files Complaint Against Washington Post

Zamfara APC Youths Reject Governor Dauda Lawal’s Alleged Alliance With Tinubu

Shettima Leads Delegation To Condole With Family Of Late Chief Audu Ogbeh

36 Year-old Female Cannabis Dealer Bags One Year Jail Term In Ibadan

Court Remands Sexagenarian Over Alleged N8.9m Visa Fraud

Awards for Dangote, Burna Boy, Bruce Melodie, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Salah and Others at the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025 in Rwanda

Southern Kaduna Rulers Rally For Unity, Development

INEC Appeals For Peace Ahead Of Anambra Governorship Poll, Vows Credible Election

Lokpobiri Presents 2026 Budget Proposal As NASS Adopts Estimates

NDLEA Arrests India-bound Brothers At Lagos Airport With 5kg Cocaine

House Moves To Amend Armed Forces Act To Boost Military Efficiency And Oversight

Oba Of Benin Ends Mother’s Funeral Rites With Thanksgiving

UN Says 2023 Was Deadliest Year For Humanitarian Workers

Easter: Catholic Bishop Seeks End To Impunity In Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis

Fayose Acquitted Of Criminal Charges After 6 yrs Trial