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Tinubu canvasses support for establishment of ECOWAS standby force
President Bola Tinubu has called on Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work toward the establishment of a regional standby force for the security and economic advancement of the community. He made the call during the opening of the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on
Muyiwa Akintunde assumes office as Rotarian president
Public Relations consultant and online media publisher, Rotarian Muyiwa Akintunde, has formally assumed office as the President of Rotary Club of Ikeja-Alausa Central. Lead Consultant/CEO of Leap Communications and Publisher of Breezy News, Akintunde becomes the fourth member to emerge President of the club. He succeeded reputable Estate Surveyor and Valuer, Rotarian Olayinka Patunola-Ajayi. A
I fought dangerous war spearheading banking sector consolidation – Soludo
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State says he fought a dangerous war while spearheading the consolidation policy of the Nigerian banking system. Soludo was the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from 2004 to 2009. According to the CBN, consolidation is the reduction in the number of banks and other deposit-taking institutions with
Tinubu re-elected as ECOWAS Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been re-elected as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Government for another one-year term. Tinubu’s tenure first tenure ends on July 9, 2024, but he was elected on Sunday by a unanimous decision of other Heads of Government at the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority
Gov Aliyu vows to punish officials who diverted workers’ Sallah gifts
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has vowed to punish government officials who tempered with the Sallah gift approved for the workers. The governor had approved N30,000 as a Sallah gift for each worker under the state and local government employ, including teachers. However, it was alleged that, some of the workers, especially at the
FULL LIST: State-owned higher institutions cleared for student loan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that students enrolled in 36 state-owned tertiary institutions can now apply for student loan effective from Sunday, July 7, 2024. NELFUND said the management of the institutions had successfully submitted their student data to the NELFUND Student Verification System (SVS). This was contained in a post made
Israeli protesters push for Gaza truce as war enters 10th month
Israeli protesters blocked roads in Tel Aviv for a second day on Sunday, demanding the government secure a hostage deal with Hamas as the Gaza war enters a 10th month. A nationwide “disruption day” began at 6:29 am, corresponding to the start of the Hamas October 7 attacks on southern Israel that set off the
PDP’s crisis fuelled by APC’s Wike – Dr Inuwa
The campaign director of Atiku/Lado in Katsina State during the 2023 general elections, Dr Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, has said the lingering crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), both at national and states level was lately fuelled by the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike. Dr Inuwa said this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Katsina where issues
Varsity workers declare national protest over withheld salaries
Workers in the Nigerian Universities, on Sunday, declared a nationwide protest starting from Thursday July 18, 2024, over their 4 months withheld salaries. The workers, under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, said their meeting with the government officials have collapsed.
ECOWAS heads of state meet in Abuja
Ahead of the expiration of the Tenure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS on July 9, 2024, presidents and representatives of member states are currently meeting at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The meeting is said to be the
Atiku, Osinbajo, El-Rufai, others should unite to rescue Nigeria from APC, Tinubu – Lukman
The immediate past National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and former governors of Kano and Kaduna states, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Nasir El-Rufai, to unite to rescue the country
Atiku, Osinbajo, El-Rufai, others should unite to rescue Nigeria from APC, Tinubu – Lukman
Ogun: Gas explosion kills mother, daughter, leaves two hospitalised
A gas explosion that occurred on Ebute Road in the Ibafo area of Ogun State has claimed the lives of a mother and her seven-year-old daughter, Asisat. The deceased, 40, identified as Rafiat Sheriff, was said to have instructed her daughter to cook their dinner. Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Ogun State police spokesperson,
Ogun: Gas explosion kills mother, daughter, leaves two hospitalised
Only Peter Obi can save Nigeria – Labour Party
The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Labour Party has expressed confidence that only its presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has the solutions and competence to salvage the Nigerian economy. The party urged Nigerians to identify with its quest to take power and move the nation to greater heights. Labour Party made
Only Peter Obi can save Nigeria – Labour Party
Transfer: ‘We played together at Chelsea’ – Musiala welcomes new Bayern winger
Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala has hailed the arrival of Michael Olise to the club. Both players spent time together at Chelsea Academy. But Olise arrives from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £45 million plus £5 million add-ons. “We used to play together at Chelsea Academy; it was nice. He’s super talented. His skills
Transfer: ‘We played together at Chelsea’ – Musiala welcomes new Bayern winger
Address cause of youth migration – Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan charges ECOWAS
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has charged the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to focus on addressing the root cause of youth migration in the sub-region by understanding the factors responsible rather than dissipating energy and resources to halt the trend. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who spoke at the ECOWAS parliament in Abuja on Saturday,
Address cause of youth migration – Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan charges ECOWAS
Transfer: Arsenal star to leave as club closes in on Calafiori
Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior could leave Emirates Stadium, with Riccardo Calafiori close to joining Mikel Arteta’s side from Serie A club Bologna. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed this. Romano stated this in a tweet via his X account on Sunday. “Jakub Kiwior could leave Arsenal in case of good proposal, with Riccardo Calafiori close
Transfer: Arsenal star to leave as club closes in on Calafiori
NUJ Zone A commiserates with Kaduna Council over abduction of members
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zone A has extended its heartfelt commiseration to the Kaduna State Council of the union and all journalists within the zone, following the recent abduction of two journalists by bandits. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Zone A Secretary of the Union, Comrade Abduralzak Bello Kaura
NUJ Zone A commiserates with Kaduna Council over abduction of members
Lagos APC denies suspending member
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has denied suspending any member in any part of the state, as being reported. APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Mr Seye Oladejo, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. “Our attention has been drawn to the fake news making the rounds about
Lagos APC denies suspending member
Ava building collapse: How site workers escaped death
It has been revealed that about eight construction workers escaped death by whiskers at Chukwunyere Street in Aba, Abia State on Friday, after a two -storey building under construction collapsed. The building, which was at an advanced stage of completion, collapsed on Friday night, raising fears that some people could be trapped under its rubble.
Ava building collapse: How site workers escaped death
Transfer: Chelsea announce departure of midfielder
Chelsea, on Sunday, announced that academy graduate, Michael Golding, has completed a permanent transfer to Premier League club Leicester City. The Blues disclosed this in a statement on their website. “We wish Michael the best of luck in the next chapter of his career and thank him for all his efforts during his time as
Transfer: Chelsea announce departure of midfielder
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