The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed grave concern over the alarming statistics of over 80,000 Nigerian women who lose their lives annually due to toxic smoke inhalation from traditional cooking practices, such as using firewood and kerosene stoves. During a recent stakeholders’ engagement on women’s access to clean energy in Abuja, the […]
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has officially inaugurated the new leadership of the Niger State Development Forum (NSDF), urging them to ensure that the state receives adequate compensation for its significant contributions to the creation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Governor Bago emphasized the importance of advocating for Nigerlites working in federal […]
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More than 100,000 residents in Istanbul were forced to spend the night outdoors, fearing potential aftershocks, following a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the city. The tremor, which occurred on Wednesday morning, originated in the Marmara Sea, just off the coast of Istanbul. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya addressed the press on Thursday, revealing that approximately […]
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, recently met with protesting workers from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) in Abuja. The workers have been protesting due to inadequate working conditions. The key purpose of the meeting was to discuss the workers’ grievances, including the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage, the exclusion […]
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A significant number of women under the banner Rivers Women United for Sim (RWUS) staged a peaceful protest in Port Harcourt on Thursday, passionately urging the federal government to restore peace and reinstate Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who was earlier suspended amidst political unrest in Rivers State. The women, identifying themselves as mothers, wives, and peace […]
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers is holding a crucial summit in Accra, Ghana, to develop a roadmap for managing the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional alliance. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this high-level meeting aims to tackle the political and logistical […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a decisive stand against the rising wave of violence and insecurity across Nigeria. During a high-level security briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, he delivered a stern directive to the National Security Adviser (NSA) and all Service Chiefs, demanding urgent and effective action to end the ongoing killings […]
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India has officially suspended travel privileges for Pakistani citizens under the SAARC visa exemption program, following heightened security concerns in the Kashmir region. The move was confirmed on Wednesday by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 people dead. […]
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The Jordanian government has officially banned the Muslim Brotherhood, citing involvement in a foiled terrorist conspiracy. Interior Minister Mazen Al Faraya confirmed on Wednesday that all activities by the group are now prohibited nationwide. This decisive move came after security authorities uncovered a planned attack allegedly orchestrated by members of the Brotherhood. As a result, […]
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In a significant move to address long-standing grievances in Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has authorized the release of ₦50 billion to settle outstanding earned allowances owed to both academic and non-academic staff in federal universities. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, made the announcement through a statement released by the Ministry’s spokesperson, […]
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Tesla Inc., led by CEO Elon Musk, has officially launched a pilot phase of its self-driving ride-hailing service for internal use in Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area, setting the stage for a broader public release later this year. In a recent update shared via the company’s X (formerly Twitter) account, Tesla confirmed that […]
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During a solemn farewell at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi paid heartfelt tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing the spiritual leader’s life as a beacon of ethical leadership and compassionate service to humanity. Obi, who attended the memorial alongside international dignitaries and Nigeria’s Cardinal Francis Arinze, expressed profound […]
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The United Kingdom has reiterated its unwavering support for a lasting and just peace in Ukraine, emphasizing its role in high-level diplomatic efforts alongside international partners. This affirmation came shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio unexpectedly withdrew from scheduled peace discussions in London on Wednesday. Despite the setback, UK officials confirmed that productive […]
