Inside Story of Nigeria’s Presidential Aide Exit After Running Battle With Peer

By Goodluck Ikiebe Contrary to claim of embarking on an indefinite vacation to address vexing family health issue, the former Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, was sacked by the presidency but allowed to announce his exit as a way of soft landing. According to an exclusive report late…

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Nigeria’s Member of ECOWAS Committee, Banigo, Advocates Use of Simple Apps To Give Mass Access To Health Services

By Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Charles Ogili, Conakry, Guinea A member of the ECOWAS Parliament Joint Committee, Sen. (Dr.) Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, a former Deputy Governor of Rivers State and the distinguished Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has advocated the use of a simple Apps on telephones to give access to more…

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Nigerian Government Expresses Readiness To Partner Credible Organisations on Delivery of Empowerment Programmes

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Federal government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has expressed readiness to partner credible organisations in the delivery of empowerment programmes in the country. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, gave this indication on Thursday when a delegation from Royal Ambassadors Family Enlightenment Foundation,…

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Nigeria’s Finance Minister And Defence Chiefs Synergise To Secure Environment & Economy

By Goodluck Ikiebe In a demonstration of inter-agency collaboration, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has visited the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, to discuss Military’s critical role in safeguarding democracy and driving Nigeria’s economic and social recovery. During their…

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Nigeria’s New Board For Sovereign Investment Authority Charged Enhance Nation’s Wealth

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigerian government has tasked the newly inaugurated Board of Directors for the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), with the critical mandate of steering the nation’s economic growth and stability. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, while inaugurating the Board on Thursday in Abuja, charged…

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President of Nigeria’s Labour Union Honours Police Invitation; Leaves After Interrogations Over Financing Terrorism

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says its President, Joseph Ajaero, has left the Nigeria Police Force after being quizzed over allegations of financing terrorism and other offences today, Thursday. Ajaero proceeded to the Police Station shortly after some leaders of the Union and the legal team of NLC headed by Senior Advocate…

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UNESCO Laureate Appoints Emmanuel Daudu As Director of International Affairs For UNACCC

By Goodluck Ikiebe UNESCO Laureate, Prof. Bashiru Aremu, has appointed Emmanuel Daudu as Director of International Affairs for Unity of Nations Action for Climate Change Council (UNACCC) of the Africa Region, an official partner of United Nations. The appointment was confirmed in a statement by Aremu, made available to newsmen by his Executive Assistant on…

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Nigeria To Strengthen Whistle-Blowing Policy With Legal Framework

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards enhancing the effectiveness of its whistleblowing policy by developing a draft bill to provide legal backing and protection for whistleblowers. This move is aimed at addressing the challenges hindering the policy’s implementation and encourage more individuals to report corruption and misconduct in the…

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United States Unveils New Visa Services Provider in Nigeria

By Goodluck Ikiebe The US Embassy in Nigeria has unveiled a new visa services provider. A statement posted on Tuesday on its verified X handle @USinNigeria, said: “Important Visa Services Update! “We have moved to a new visa services provider! You can now schedule interview appointments on the new website.” The official website- www.usvisaappt.com/ said:…

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Nigeria Appoints New Coach For National Team

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigeria Football Federation NFF says it has reached an agreement with German football manager, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Football Team, Super Eagles. “Bruno is the new manager of the Super Eagles”, NFF confirms. According to the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, “The…

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Nigeria Releases Lists of Eight Approved Universities in Togo & Benin

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Federal Government has announced that only eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic have been accredited to award degrees to Nigerians. This position followed a clampdown on fake degrees from unapproved institutions in these countries. Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, made this known during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme. He…

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FCT Police Command Confirms Attack By Shi’ite Group Against Personnel, Two Dead & Three Unconcious in Hospital

By Goodluck Ikiebe The FCT Police Command has confirmed an unprovoked attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group, on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force at Wuse Junction by traffic light. FCT spokesperson, SP Josephine Andeh, says in a statement that during the attack, two (2) Police…

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Corps Members Who Spent Service Year in Bandit’s Den, Get NYSC Certificates

By Goodluck Ikiebe   The National Youth Service Corps has announced that prospective corps members who were unable to participate in the one-year national service due to being kidnapped would be issued certificates. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, made this known during a briefing with journalists in Abuja on Friday. Ahmed…

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Reasons For Retirement of AIT’s Directors; Dokpesi Jnr Explains

By Goodluck Ikiebe The Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, owners of AIT, Raypower and Faaji FM, Raymond Dokpesi (Jnr), has offered explanations on the retirement of 10 Directors, including Dr. Oluwatosin Dokpesi, the wife of his late father, Dr. Raymond Dokpesi, from the company. Dokpesi offered the explanation in an interview with Daily Sun on…

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Electricity Debt: Togo & Benin Owe Nigeria $14million

By Goodluck Ikiebe Nigeria’s Electricity Agency says that none of the four international bilateral customers being supplied by the power generation companies made payment against the cumulative invoice of $14.19m issued by the market operator for services rendered in the first quarter of 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission revealed this in a report. The…

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