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Corps members commend FG on increased allowance
NYSC members nationwide have expressed gratitude to the Federal Government on the fulfillment of its earlier promise to increase their monthly allowance from N19,800 to N33,000 in line with the new national minimum wage. They expressed happiness and thanked the government for the increase. The Director-General of the scheme, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim announced during a recent working visit to the NYSC...
Jonathan Warn Against ‘Backdoor’ One-Party System For Nigeria
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that the covert implementation of a one-party system in Nigeria could undermine the country's already precarious democracy. Speaking at a memorial lecture held in honour of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, in Abuja on Wednesday, Jonathan emphasised the dangers of political manipulation aimed at sidelining opposition parties. The former President noted that while...
RCCG Gets New 2,231 Full-Time Pastors, 4,726 Assistant Pastors, Others
The leadership of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), led by the General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has ordained a total number of 2,231 full-time pastors, 4,726 assistant pastors, and 10,806 deacons and deaconesses at the just concluded 69th edition annual convention of the church. The weeklong programme with the theme, “A New Wave Of Glory”,...
NAF Launches Airstrikes, Destroys Boko Haram Strongholds In Borno
According to the Nigerian Air Force, Boko Haram has suffered significant losses as a result of a precision airstrike against its enclaves in Chikide and Degbewa, Borno State. Acting on credible intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance reports, the NAF said it targeted key insurgent hideouts within the rugged Mandara Mountains, where notorious terrorist leader Ali Ngulde and his fighters were believed...
EU Flags Nigeria, Others For Intellectual Property Rights Violations
Nigeria was added to the European Union's most recent priority watch list on Thursday, joining China, India, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Thailand as nations that raise serious concerns about infringements of intellectual property rights. The EU’s Trade and Economic Security Commission, in its biennial report on the Protection and Enforcement of IPR in Third Countries, warned that counterfeiting...
Tinubu In France Says Africa Remains Centrepiece Of Nigeria’s Economy, Foreign Policy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Friday in Paris-France said Nigeria will sustain its spotlight on African countries as the fulcrum of its policies on economy and foreign policy, assuring that trade issues, security and border controls will be mutually implemented. Receiving the President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon, after the Summit on New Global Financing Pact, President Tinubu noted that bilateral...
IMF Advises CBN To Extend Date For Currency Swap
The Central Bank of Nigeria was advised by the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday to postpone the deadline of February 10 for replacing old naira notes with new ones. The IMF provided the advice in response to the difficulties Nigerians encountered nationwide during the banknote swap process. The IMF said in a statement, “In light of hardships caused by disruptions to trade and...
Dr. Lilian Obenwa Salutes Sen. Kalu At 63, Extols Passion For Service
Abia-born businesswoman and the MD/CEO of Greinmasters Global Limited, Dr Lilian Chinasa Obenwa popularly known as Igolo Southeast has congratulated the Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu at the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary. She said Sen. Kalu, a former governor of Abia is a man of strong character and sound will who has committed his all...
Hon. Ibe Okwara Flags Off 3KM Mgbaga Road Construction In Ebem Ohafia (Photos)
The people of Ebem Ohafia, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, witnessed a significant milestone as Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Oke Abba 1 of Ohafia) officially flagged off the construction of a 3KM Federal High Court Road, Mgbaga - Arochukwu/Bende Road in Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia LGA, Abia State. The project, facilitated by Hon. Osonwa and executed by Mandsons Global Services Ltd., is...
No More Sit-At-Home In South East, Chief Of Army Staff Declares
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the sit-at-home order enforced by the Indigenous People of Biafra across the South-East states has ended. IPOB in August 2021 commenced the sit-at-home order to demand the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from prison. The order impacted the economy in the region and resulted in the loss of lives...
