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APC alleges hired crowd at PDP rally in Kogi

On: January 17, 2023

By Stephen Adeleye The All Progressive Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Kogi (KOSACC), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of hiring supporters from seven neighbouring states for its campaign rally held last Saturday in Kogi Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the Director of Media and Publicity of KOSACC, made the allegationContinue Reading

Miss Africa Queen pledges commitment to regional industrialisation, agric. devt

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 17, 2023

In: Entertainment

By Tosin Kolade Precious Okoye, the current Miss Africa Queen, on Monday pledged to use her platform to advocate for the development of agricultural industrialisation and economic development in the African region. Okoye said this at a world press briefing and her unveiling as the sixth Miss Africa Queen, organisedContinue Reading

Tinubu ‘ll revamp Nigeria’s health sector – PCC

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 17, 2023

In: General News

By Ikenna Osuoha The Medical Department of Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has expressed confidence in the capacity of the APC Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu to revamp Nigeria’s Health sector, if elected. Dr Ikechukwu Odikpo, Director, Medical of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said this while speaking with the NewsContinue Reading

Mini oil bid round ‘ll boost energy sufficiency – FG

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 17, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Yunus Yusuf The Federal Government has assured that Nigeria’s mini-bid round will boost global energy sufficiency in the long run. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), said this at a pre-bid conference in Lagos on Monday. He said this year’s mini bidContinue Reading

NLNG’s Bonny plant still in operation – Official

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 17, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Yusuf Yunus The Nigeria LNG Ltd. says its plant on Bonny Island is still active despite a force majeure declared in October 2022 and feed gas supply challenges. Mr Andy Odeh, the General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, NLNG, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.Continue Reading

Number of murdered journalists now on rise – UNESCO

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 17, 2023

In: Foreign

By Emmanuel Yashim After several years of consecutive decline, the number of journalists killed worldwide rose to 86 last year from 55 in 2021, representing a 36 per cent rise, the UN cultural organisation. ation UNESCO reported on Monday. More than half the murders occurred in Latin America and theContinue Reading

AfCFTA: Buhari urges Africa to boost int’l trade

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 17, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Chiazo Ogbolu President Muhammadu Buhari has urged African countries to expand and diversify their participation in international trade to explore the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Buhari made the call at the ninth African Shippers’ Day with the theme: “African Continental Free Trade Agreement: AContinue Reading

2023: Court reinstatement excites Borno PDP Senatorial candidate

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 16, 2023

In: General News

Mr Jibrin Tatabe By Femi Ogunshola Mr Jibrin Tatabe has expressed delight over his reinstatement as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Borno Central Senatorial District by the Federal High Court sitting in Maiduguri. This is contained in a statement made available by Mr Aminu Yakudima, his PersonalContinue Reading

Group extols military for commitment to democracy, peaceful elections

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 16, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje A civil society group, Alliance for Protection of Democracy (APD), has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor for ensuring that the military remained committed to protecting the nation’s democracy. This was contained in a statement signed by Secretary of the group, Bimbo SalauContinue Reading

Again, gunmen attack INEC office in Enugu, kill police officer

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 16, 2023

In: General News

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its office in Enugu South Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State has been attacked by gunmen, with just 39 days to the 2023 general elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, who disclosedContinue Reading

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