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Tinubu Recognises June 12 Heroes
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday attracted praises and knocks for the list of honourees he announced as democracy heroes. While some Nigerians lauded the President for his tribute to the heroes of the June 12, 1993 struggle, others lamented that key names were conspicuously omitted from the list. The late Moshood Abiola was named winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential...
138 Million Children Involved In Child Labour Globally In 2024, ILO Reports
As the world marks World Day Against Child Labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has revealed that nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour globally in 2024. This was disclosed by Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, ILO Director-General, during a message delivered at the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) held on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland. According to Houngbo,...
Scheduled Protest By Ex-Military Personnel Suspended
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Amid mounting pressure from retired military personnel and veterans over delayed pension payments, the Military Pensions Board (MPB) has announced that arrears for January and February 2025 will be paid on Friday, June 13, 2025, across the country. The announcement comes in response to an ongoing mobilization by various veterans' associations who had been preparing for a nationwide protest in...
“I Take Pleasure In Seeing Opposition Party In Disarray” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said he takes pleasure in seeing opposition parties in disarray and has no plans to help them organise themselves. “Political parties fearful of members leaving may be better served by examining their internal processes and affairs rather than fearfully conjuring up demons that do not exist. “For me, I would say try your best to put...
President Tinubu Confers CFR on Deputy Speaker Kalu at Democracy Day Celebration
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday conferred one of Nigeria’s highest national honours — Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) — on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. The prestigious award was presented during President Tinubu’s State of the Nation Address at the special joint sitting of the National...
Last Surviving Twin Rescued By Mary Slessor Dies At 115
The last surviving female twin rescued by Scottish missionary Mary Slessor over a century ago in the ancient kingdom of Arochukwu, Abia State, Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke—popularly known as Mama Nsu Bekee—has passed away. Her death at the age of 115 was announced in a statement released on behalf of the family by her only surviving son, Bishop Okechukwu Okereke....
China, Abia Explore Partnership To Address Hunger, Poverty Challenges
China has expressed its desire to deepen ties with the government of Abia State and extend its “Fight Against Hunger and Poverty” initiative to the region. This was disclosed by the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Ms. Yan Yuqing, during a working visit to Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Wednesday. Leading a delegation, Ms....
Democracy Day: Tinubu Denies One-Party Agenda, Affirms APC’s Openness To Defectors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed allegations that his administration is attempting to transform Nigeria into a one-party state. He affirmed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains inclusive and open to members from other political backgrounds. Speaking during a special joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, held to commemorate Democracy Day, Tinubu addressed concerns...
Media Barred From N’Assembly Chamber Ahead Of Tinubu’s Speech
Journalists accredited to cover proceedings at the National Assembly were denied access on Thursday to the chamber where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was scheduled to address a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, part of the events marking Democracy Day. The president’s Democracy Day address was set to take place at noon as one of the highlights...
OPS Calls For Refinery Sale After Poor $2.4bn Repairs
The Organised Private Sector and oil marketers have demanded the immediate privatisation of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries after the apparently poorly executed repairs caused both plants to squander roughly $2.4 billion and go back into dormancy within six months of opening. However, the regulatory agency of the midstream and downstream arms of the oil sector said the privatisation...
