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Pope ends Mediterranean trip defending refugee rights
Pope Francis heard from young people including children of migrants who have fled war or poverty at a school in Athens on Monday, as he wrapped up a trip to the Mediterranean. In the course of the trip, he defended the rights of refugees and condemned those who exploited their plight for political gain. The
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Gov. Sule deserves 2nd term in office — Nasarawa lawmaker
Mr Danladi Jatau, the lawmaker representing Kokona West at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has urged the people of the state to support the second term ambition of Gov. Abdullahi Sule. Jatau made the call during a meeting on Monday with Eggon All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Kokona Local Government Area (LGA) of
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Court fixes Feb. 21 for judgment in suit challenging Atiku’s eligibility to contest presidency
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed Feb. 21, 2022, for judgment in a suit seeking to challenge former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s eligibility to vie for the office of the president. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after taking arguments from counsel to the parties in the suit. The News Agency of Nigeria
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2023 Presidency: Anyim best man for the job – Northern groups
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Civil society groups under Arewa Concerned Civil Society Organisations of Nigeria (ACCSON) in Kaduna on Monday described former Nigerian Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim as the best man to occupy the number one political office in the country come 2023. To these organisations, it is natural for the South-eastern part of
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Sen Kwari assures Compliance Institute on legal framework development
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna The Senator representing Kaduna North Senatorial District, Suleman Abdu Kwari has assured the management of Compliance Institute that he would do his best in supporting the institute to develop a solid legal framework. The lawmaker’s pledge was contained in a message he conveyed to the 5th induction ceremony and Annual General
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BREAKING: Bandits reject N5million ransom offered by Zagaga community in Niger
From John Adams, Minna The Abductors of over 55 people from Zagzaga community in Munya local government area of Niger state have rejected N5million offered to them by the community for the release of their loved ones. This is coming exactly two weeks after the armed bandits struck in a midnight raid on Monday, 22nd
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COVID 19 new variant: CACOVID doubles efforts to flatten curve
By Chinenye Anuforo The private sector-led coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID) has intensified its efforts in the fight against the deadly coronavirus and is urging Nigerians to do the same. In a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Central Bank of Nigeria, Osita Nwasinobi, the coalition urged Nigerians to consciously take steps to remain safe. “Nigeria
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UNHCR raises alarm over Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Nigeria, has raised alarm over the surge in the Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria which have surpassed the 70,000 benchmark. The refugees, according to UNHCR, reside in Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Enugu, Cross River and Taraba States. UNHCR Nigeria, in a statement made available
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Ijaw women seek justice for slain Dowen College Student, Sylvester Oromoni
Ijaw Women Connect (IWC), a socio-cultural group, on Monday in Yenagoa bemoaned the gruesome killing of 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos, Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr). “We condemn in totality and in strong terms the gruesome killing of Oromoni (Jnr), IWC said in a statement signed by its President, Mrs Rosemary John-Oduone, and spokesperson, Mrs Izuogere
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COVID-19 summit: Senate President lambast health ministers, perm sec for being absent
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Senate President Ahmed Lawan has lambasted the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire; Minister of State, State for Health, Dr. Olorunimbe Mamora, and the Permanent Secretary, Mahmuda Mamman for being absent at the National COVID-19 Summit aimed at bringing all stakeholders together to discuss the Theme: “Pushing Through the Last
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JUST IN: Ecobank appoints new Managing Director as Akinwuntan retires
Pan-African bank, Ecobank Group, has announced the appointment of Mr. Jubril Mobolaji Lawal as Regional Executive and Managing Director designate of Ecobank Nigeria. The appointment, made ahead of the retirement in January 2022, of Mr. Patrick Akinwuntan, Ecobank Nigeria’s current Managing Director, is, however, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria
Dowen College: Kalu laments death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni (Jnr) of Dowen College, Lagos, who was reportedly bullied and tortured by his colleagues in school. Describing the act of the students as wicked, unacceptable and highly condemnable, the
Oil rebounds above $71 on Omicron hopes, Iran talks
Oil rose by more than $1 a barrel to above $71 on Monday as hopes that the Omicron coronavirus variant may cause mostly mild symptoms boosted riskier assets and as the prospect of an imminent rise in Iranian oil exports looked less likely. Helping ease Omicron concerns, reports in South Africa said cases there
Oil spill: Opu Nembe communities call on NEMA to distribute relief materials
Pauline Onyibe, Yenagoa The people of Opu Nembe in Bayelsa State have pleaded with the Governor of the state, Douye Diri to beckon on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to swiftly distribute relief materials to communities affected by the oil spill caused by a well head owned by AITEO. This was as the
Myanmar’s ousted leader, Suu Kyi, sentenced to four years jail
Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was jailed for four years on Monday on charges of incitement and breaching coronavirus restrictions, a source familiar with the proceedings said, in a case critics dismissed as a farce. President Win Myint was also sentenced to four years in prison, the source, who spoke on condition
UEFA League: Atletico troubles bring fresh scrutiny on Simeone ahead of Porto decider
“There are two responses,” Diego Simeone said after Atletico Madrid lost to Mallorca on Saturday in La Liga, four days before needing to win away at Porto in the Champions League – “depression or rebellion.” Only a victory will do in Portugal otherwise Atletico will go out in the group stage for only the
Ending era of banditry
Why FG should promptly Gazette court’s order on bandits, by lawyers Lawyers have asked the Federal Government to promptly Gazette the court’s order which outlawed activities of bandit groups across the country. To the men of the wig and gown, this will be a major step at effectively checkmating the nefarious activities of these
Lawyer sues Buhari, 3 others over lopsided appointments in FCTA
An Abuja-based lawyer and social crusader, Maxwel Opara, has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Mohammed Bello, and two others before a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged violation of Federal Character Act in the appointments of Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries, Personal Aides, Directors and other staffers into
5G to account for 50% global subscriptions – Ericson
As Nigeria prepares to launch into the fifth generation (5G) technology era, the global vendor, Ericsson, has said that the technology will be the fastest deployed mobile generation to date. The company in its latest mobility report said the fast deployment is buoyed by the decreasing cost of 5G smartphones globally. According to
US condemns militant attack in Mali that killed 31
The United States “strongly condemns” a militant attack on a bus in central Mali that killed at least 31 people and wounded 17, the State Department said on Sunday. Unidentified gunmen on Friday opened fire on the bus as it traveled from the village of Songho to a market in Bandiagara, 6 miles (10
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