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Buhari Jets Out Of Nigeria Tuesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for Accra on Tuesday to attend the 3rd Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) convened by Ghana President Nana Akuffo-Ado. Buhari is scheduled to participate and give remarks at the high-level discussion on strategies for strengthening peace and security in the fight...
Brazil Announces Nigeria’s Entry Into BRICS Partnership
Brazil has officially confirmed Nigeria’s admission as a partner country in the BRICS alliance. The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the announcement in a statement issued on Friday. With this new development, Nigeria becomes the ninth partner country of BRICS, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. The statement from Brazil reads: “The Brazilian government welcomes Nigeria’s decision...
Gov. Fubara Swears In Caretaker Committee Chairmen
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in the new Caretaker Chairmen of the 23 local government areas of the state. The swearing-in was conducted by Governor Fubara at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. This follows their screening and confirmation by the State Assembly. READ ALSO: Tourism: FG Targets $100bn Contribution To GDP By 2030 Governor...
NSCDC Arrests 12 Suspected Illegal Miners In Akwa Ibom
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Akwa Ibom State Command said it has apprehended 12 illegal miners and impounded six trucks used for the operations. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this to newsmen in a press briefing at the Command headquarters in Uyo on Wednesday. Eluwade said the illegal miners were apprehended by NSCDC operatives...
‘Hunger, Injustice Threaten Nigeria’s Stability’ – Bishop Onuoha
Bishop Sunday Onuoha, Founder and President of Vision Africa International and Co-Chair of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace, has raised alarm over the worsening socio-economic conditions in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the cleric lamented the growing wealth gap and widespread hunger, describing them as glaring injustices that demand urgent government intervention. “When you see the number of...
Ebonyi Rice Farmers Raise Alarm Over Flood Threat To Harvest
Rice farmers in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, have voiced serious concerns over continuous rainfall, which they say is endangering the 2025 rice production and harvest. Speaking in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, the farmers reported that persistent downpours have caused widespread flooding and waterlogging, damaging crops across key rice-growing areas in the state. Mr. Emmanuel Nwali,...
CBN Governor Honours Rep’s Invitation, Says Nigerians Won’t Lose Old Notes After Deadline
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has bowed to the demand of the House of Representatives for a gradual phase-out of the old naira notes. Its Governor Godwin Emiefele, who appeared before the House of Representatives ad hoc Committee, said Nigerians won’t lose the old notes after the February 10 extended deadline. He said while the old notes cease to be...
I’ll Go After ‘Bad’ Nigerians — Tinubu Warns
Bola Tinubu, the president, has promised to make sure that "bad" Nigerians are subject to the full force of the law. Tinubu warned that bad actors, whether within or outside Nigeria, would be brought to justice. The President, represented by the National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, spoke at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National...
“You Were Broke, Wike Bankrolled Your Election” – Dogara To Bauchi Gov
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has expressed surprise at the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed's verbal abuse on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. According to Dogara, Mohammed’s attack on Wike is surprising because Wike financed Mohammed’s campaign to become governor. In a long statement on Tuesday, Dogara said he and others supporting Mohammed to become governor were shocked...
Gov. Otti Reopens Umuehilegbu Market, Appoints Sole Administrator
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed the immediate reopening of Umuehilegbu Industrial Market in Osisioma Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement on Friday signed by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko made available to ABN TV. The market had been closed to commercial activities, due to leadership crisis. READ ALSO: Abia State Police Command...
