Nigeria Launches Human Capital Initiative To Unlock Economic Development

By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian government has launched a human capital initiative to unlock economic potential and drive inclusive growth. The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun participated in the inaugural meeting of the National Steering Committee for the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme in Abuja. “The…

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AIG Zone 7, Olaiya, Seeks Community Collaboration To Improve Performance

By Barth Ikiebe The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Victor Olaiya, has called for community partnership and collaboration to enhance effective Police performance. He made the call at the Police Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, while performing the Groundbreaking ceremony of Zone 7 Entrance gate project initiated by Zone 7 Police…

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Nigeria’s Executive Council Holds Special Session in Buhari’s Honour on Thursday

By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Executive Council will on Thursday hold a special session to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Special Adviser to President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a statement via his official X handle on Wednesday. He said that the session would be presided over by…

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Nigeria Declares Tuesday Public Holiday in Honour of Buhari

By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The declaration is in furtherance of the seven days of national mourning earlier declared by President Bola Tinubu in honour of Buhari on Sunday. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a…

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Remains of Former Nigerian President Will Be Laid To Rest in Daura on Monday

By Barth Ikiebe Arrangements have been concluded to bury Former President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried on Monday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. According to reports, his body will be laid to rest on Monday, in line with Islamic rites. Buhari passed…

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Buhari: Nigeria Mourns As Tinubu Orders VP Shettima To Accompany Body Home From London

By Barth Ikiebe Former President, Muhammdu Buhari is dead in a UK Clinic on Sunday. His former aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on X. He wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in…

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NGE Holds 3rd Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture July 23rd

By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has concluded plans to hold the third Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture on the 23rd of this month. The annual lecture series was instituted to honour the late former Governor of Lagos State, outstanding journalist, and former NGE President, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. A statement by the Guild’s…

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High Court To EFCC: Seizing Visitors Phones & Gadgets Before Entrance is Unconstitutional

By Barth Ikiebe with agency Reports Oyo State High Court has barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from seizing visitors’ phones and gadgets before granting them entry into its offices nationwide. Delivering judgment on Monday in a fundamental rights application filed by Adedeji Austine Falujo, a legal practitioner, the presiding judge, Justice Oluwaseun…

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Nigeria Advances Economic Diplomacy in Brazil At Ogun Investment Forum

By Barth Ikiebe Nigeria has taken steps in advancing its economic diplomacy efforts in Brazil, as the Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun participated in the Ogun State Investment Forum with the Brazilian Business Community. This engagement, according to the Ministry’s Spokesman, Mohammed Manga, is part of a broader effort to…

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Kaduna To Commence Free Bus Service For Workers, Students From Monday

By Barth Ikiebe The Director-General of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority, Mr Inuwa Ibrahim. The Kaduna State Government says it will commence free bus service for civil servants, retirees, and students under its Subsidised Transport Scheme on Monday. The Director-General of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority, Mr Inuwa Ibrahim, made this known in…

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Nigeria Warns United States Over Entry Ban; Vows To Sanction

By Barth Ikiebe Africa’s most populous black nation has drawn a red line with the government of the United States (U.S) and vows to implement a serious sanction against the Donald Trump administration if Nigeria is not removed from the list of countries entry ban announced by the State Department. Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yussuf Tuggar,…

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Ukrainian Forces Capture Nigerian Youth Fighting For Russia

By Barth Ikiebe Ukrainian Forces have captured a 29-year-old Nigerian, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, while fighting for the Russian army in the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to reports, Kehinde was arrested by the Freedom of Russia Legion, a group made up of Russians who support Ukraine. He was captured in the Zaporizhzhia region, where heavy battles…

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Nigerian Guild of Editors Suspends Member Over Breach of Agreement At Convention

By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has suspended one of its members, Mr. Steve Osuji, for violating the “off the record” provision in the Code of Ethics for journalists in Nigeria. In a statement by Mr. Eze Anaba (President) and Mr. Onuoha Ukeh (General Secretary), the Guild stated that there was an…

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Nigeria’s Economic Turnaround: Pastor Adeboye To Lead National Prayers on Sunday

By Barth Ikiebe The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, is to lead a national prayer session focused on economic restoration and divine enlargement on Sunday, July 6th. The intercession, themed “Divine Opportunities”, will be held during the RCCG’s monthly Thanksgiving Service at the church’s national headquarters in…

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