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target=_blank>Nigeria to learn cultural branding from China — FG
Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), Hannatu Musa Musawa, has disclosed the plan to understudy China in developing and branding the country’s cultural identity. She disclosed this at the weekend’s New Year Gala, which was held at the China Cultural Center in Nigeria to celebrate China-Nigeria friendship. “Since 1971 Nigeria and
target=_blank>Cyclone Chido death toll rises to 94 in Mozambique
Cyclone Chido killed at least 94 people in Mozambique in its deadly rampage through the Indian Ocean last week, the country’s disaster management agency said Sunday, raising a previous death toll of 76. The cyclone, which devastated the French island territory of Mayotte before hitting the African mainland, also destroyed 110,000 homes in Mozambique, officials
target=_blank>IRAN: Women-only flight lands in holy city for first time
An Iranian airline conducted a rare women-only flight on Sunday, landing for the first time in the holy city of Mashhad in the northeast, state media reported. The Aseman Airlines flight by Shahrzad Shams – one of Iran’s pioneering women pilots – carried 110 passengers on board, according to the official IRNA news agency.
target=_blank>GAZA: Pope again condemns ‘cruelty’ of Israeli strikes
Pope Francis doubled down Sunday on his condemnation of Israel’s strikes on the Gaza Strip, denouncing their “cruelty” for the second time in as many days despite Israel accusing him of “double standards”. “And with pain I think of Gaza, of so much cruelty, of the children being machine-gunned, of the bombings of schools
target=_blank>TURKEY: Helicopter crashes into hospital, kills four
Four people died when a helicopter crashed into a hospital in southwestern Turkey on Sunday, the provincial governor said, blaming the accident on thick fog. “The helicopter fell to the ground after having struck the fourth storey of a hospital during take-off,” killing two pilots, a doctor and an employee on board the vehicle,
target=_blank>RUSSIA: Wave of attempted arson attacks hits Moscow, others
Russia has seen a wave of attempted arson attacks targeting banks, shopping centres, post offices and government buildings over the last three days, according to media reports. Around 20 separate cases of individuals trying to set off small explosive devices or launching fireworks into buildings have been recorded since Friday, mostly in Saint Petersburg,
target=_blank>SOUTH AFRICA: Mahama constitutes team for anti-corruption drive
Association condemns alleged murder of Nigerian The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged murder of 37-year-old Nigerian, Mr Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans. Chukwunta, a native of Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, was reportedly attacked on December 7, 2024, while driving to his residence in Midrand
target=_blank>Rangers slip in title defence; Remo Stars reclaim top spot
Enugu Rangers’ bid to defend their 2024 title suffered a serious setback yesterday after they lost 0-1 to arch rivals 3SC in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week 18 match played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu. The shocking defeat is the second home loss for the ‘Flying Antelopes’ in the ongoing season
target=_blank>Super Eagles B, Galaxies battle to scoreless draw in Accra
The Nigeria/Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship is still delicately poised, following the scoreless draw in the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ghana’s Black Galaxies dominated the first period with a string of opportunities, but they found the Super Eagles’ rearguard marshalled by
target=_blank>Abdulfatai, Ayoola win U-19 table tennis tourney
From Dotun Omisakin, Lagos Abdulbasit Abdulfatai and Rabiat Ayoola have emerged as the winners of the 2nd Daniel Ford Elite Youth Invitational Table Tennis Championships in both the U-19 male and female categories. The 2-day tournament, which witnessed no fewer than 75 top players nationwide, was filled with major upsets from the preliminary stages to
target=_blank>NNPC sensitization programme moves to Enugu as stakeholders, commercial vehicle drivers demand special treatment
Commercial vehicle drivers and park operators in Enugu State have called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) to provide special treatment to its members at all NNPC retail stations across the state. The demand was made during the ongoing Sensitization Programme, tagged ‘NNPC & You’, which was held in Enugu State. The
NNPC sensitization programme moves to Enugu as stakeholders, commercial vehicle drivers demand special treatment
target=_blank>Govt not offering free transport to Imo indigenes in Lagos – Gov Uzodinma
The Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Imo State Governor, Oguwike Nwachukwu, has denied reports circulating that the state government has arranged free bus transportation for Imo citizens residing in Lagos who wish to travel home for the festive season. He clarified that the information did not originate from his office and should
Govt not offering free transport to Imo indigenes in Lagos – Gov Uzodinma
target=_blank>Jihar Bayelsa ta baiwa ma’aikata hutun mako guda
Gwamna Douye Diri na jihar Bayelsa ya bada hutun mako guda ga ma’aikatan jihar a matsayin wani bangare na bikin Kirsimeti. A cewar sanarwar da Kwamishiniyar labarai ta jihar Hajiya Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, ta fitar, hutun zai fara daga ranar 24 ga Disamba, 2024, zuwa ranar 30 ga Disamba, 2024. Duk da haka, ma’aikatan da ke
Jihar Bayelsa ta baiwa ma’aikata hutun mako guda
target=_blank>Gov Nwifuru orders Ebonyi LG chairmen to clear arrears of workers’ salaries, pensions
Governor Francis Nwifuru has directed the chairmen of the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State to pay all outstanding salaries and pensions of workers before 2 pm on Monday, December 23, 2024. Nwifuru, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, and made available to newsmen, issued the directive on
Gov Nwifuru orders Ebonyi LG chairmen to clear arrears of workers’ salaries, pensions
target=_blank>Fire destroys shops in Abia market
A fire outbreak has destroyed shops in Afia Nkwo Market, Isiama Ohafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. The fire, which occurred on Friday morning, destroyed goods worth millions of naira. Some of the victims who spoke to DAILY POST lamented that they had recently restocked their shops for the Christmas and New
Fire destroys shops in Abia market
target=_blank>Stampede: Abia Govt bans throwing cash at crowd
Following the alarming rise in stampede incidents across the country, particularly during this festive period, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has advised organisers of events and programmes that attract large crowds to ensure all necessary safety measures are in place to prevent such tragedies. The governor also warned against unethical practices, such as spraying or
Stampede: Abia Govt bans throwing cash at crowd
target=_blank>CHAN 2024 qualifier: Eagles battle Ghana’s Black Galaxies to draw in Accra
The home-based Super Eagles held hosts Ghana to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier in Accra on Sunday. Ghana’s Black Galaxies dominated the first half but failed to break down the Nigerian defence. Stephen Amankwoo came close to scoring for the hosts in the 15th minute, but
CHAN 2024 qualifier: Eagles battle Ghana’s Black Galaxies to draw in Accra
target=_blank>Tax reforms must go on — Edwin Clark
Elder statesman Edwin Clark has criticized the pushback by the 19 northern governors against the tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu. Clark made this statement on Sunday during Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. “As far as I am concerned, that tax bill must go on,” he
Tax reforms must go on — Edwin Clark
target=_blank>Anambra stakeholders react to Okija rice stampede that claimed 22 lives
More stakeholders have expressed grief over the tragic deaths caused by a stampede during a Christmas rice-sharing event in Okija, Anambra, on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that in their condolence messages, stakeholders emphasised the need for economic empowerment to foster self-reliance among citizens and urged event organisers to prioritise safety during
Anambra stakeholders react to Okija rice stampede that claimed 22 lives
target=_blank>Bandits leader Bello Turji reportedly establishes new base in Sokoto forest
There are indications that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has established a new base. The base is reportedly located in the Indaduwa Forest, approximately three kilometres northwest of the village of Bula, near the boundaries of Gundumi, Galadi, Maradun, and Raba in Sokoto State. Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism and insurgency expert in the Lake Chad
Bandits leader Bello Turji reportedly establishes new base in Sokoto forest
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