NEWS
Hope for Somalia as it joins East Africa trade block
November 24, 2023
After three decades of war and years of grappling with Economic crisis, Somalia has joined the East African Community (EAC). Somalia was admitted on Friday into the EAC as the eighth member of the bloc....
EFCC raids estate in Owerri over money laundering, forgery
November 24, 2023
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) executed a raid on Heartland Court Estate on Owerri Port Harcourt Road in Owerri, Imo State. Armed with a court order for interim forfeiture, the EFCC served the...
Creative Industry to get comprehensive data system-NBS
November 24, 2023
The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Ms Hannatu Musa Musawa has sought the collaboration of the National Bureau of Statistics to establish a robust government-owned data system. She said the aim is...
Israel-Hamas truce takes effect
November 24, 2023
Fuel trucks have begun to enter Gaza from Egypt, as the four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas takes effect on Friday morning. Hamas had confirmed cease-fire would begin at 7:00 a.m. under the agreement, which is...
Stakeholders in Nigeria seek common front ahead of COP28
November 24, 2023
Stakeholders in the climate sector have held a one day-work ahead of the upcoming Conference of Parties, COP 28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The meeting is part of its commitment to support climate adaptation...
‘Baba Aladura’ passes on at 103
November 13, 2023
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is mourning the death of the Spiritual Leader of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide. Prophet Samuel Adefila Abidoye popularly called ‘Baba Aladura’ died last night aged 103....
ICRC seeks protection of civilians, health workers, in Gaza
November 11, 2023
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called for urgent protection of all civilians, including humanitarian workers and medical personnel in Gaza. In a statement by its Public Relations Officer in Abuja, Aliyu...
Off-cycle elections: Group task security agencies to be non-partisan
November 10, 2023
Ahead of the governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on security agencies to exhibit high level of professionalism and non-partisanship in the discharge of...
NLC queries ‘okada riders’ over indiscipline
November 10, 2023
The Nigeria Labour Congress has cautioned the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) to instill discipline in members as they carry out their duties. Deputy General Secretary of NLC, Comrade Denja Yaqub made the call...
EU Seeks more funding to address SGBV issues
November 9, 2023
The European Union (EU) has called on the Federal Government to allocate more funds to address the issue of Sexual- and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Ruben Aguilera, the Acting Head of Development Cooperation at the EU...
