Offokaja Foundation Successfully Wraps Up ₦1 Million Online Cash Transfer Campaign for Christmas 2024 Lagos, Nigeria – The Prince and Princess Charles Offokaja Foundation, a humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO), has officially concluded its ₦1 million online-driven cash transfer campaign aimed at providing financial relief to the less privileged during the 2024 Christmas season. The campaign, […]
Discover how NDLEA achieved 18,500 arrests and seized 2.6 million kg of drugs in 2024, with support from the US government enhancing Nigeria’s anti-drug efforts. NDLEA’s Operational Successes in 2024 Highlight Effective Anti-Drug Efforts The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd.), has reaffirmed that the agency’s ongoing […]
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has officially signed the 2025 budget appropriation bill, valued at N582.4 billion, into law. The signing ceremony took place on Monday at the Glass House in Lokoja’s Government House. According to Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, this development marks a significant step toward implementing the […]
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Nigeria needs a minimum of $50 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) to curb inflation to 5% by 2025, according to Ayo Teriba, a renowned economist and CEO of Economic Associates, Lagos. In an interview on Arise TV, Teriba emphasized that increasing the nation’s net reserves would be essential for stabilizing the economy and moderating […]
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ECOWAS refutes allegations of terrorism sponsorship involving Nigeria, highlighting the nation’s dedication to peacekeeping and regional stability. ECOWAS Rejects Terrorism Sponsorship Allegations Against Nigeria The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly dismissed claims suggesting that Nigeria and its member states are involved in sponsoring terrorism. The regional bloc reiterated its unwavering support […]
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Nigeria Decries Tragic Attack on German Christmas Market The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the recent attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which left five people dead and over 200 injured. The incident occurred on Friday, December 20, when a man drove into the bustling market packed with holiday shoppers. In a statement […]
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Nigeria Achieves 100% ECOWAS Payment After 19 Years For the first time in nearly two decades, Nigeria has fully paid its financial contributions to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The payment, which totals ₦84 billion and $54 million, covers Nigeria’s community levy for 2023 and extends through July 2024. The announcement was […]
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Kemi Badenoch, a prominent figure in the UK’s Conservative Party, has opened up about her cultural identity, stressing a deeper connection to her Yoruba roots while distancing herself from Nigeria as a nation. Speaking in an interview with The Spectator, Badenoch explained that her identification aligns more with the Yoruba ethnic group than with the […]
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Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has addressed Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative Party leader of Yoruba descent, urging her to reconsider her public remarks about Nigeria. Shettima suggested that Badenoch could remove “Kemi” from her name if she was not proud of her Nigerian heritage rather than speaking negatively about her ancestral country. Badenoch, who […]
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The House of Representatives’ Committee on Defence has urged the Nigerian government to allocate more funding to the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). Committee Chair Babajimi Benson emphasized the critical role DIA plays in the country’s security framework during an oversight visit to its headquarters in Abuja. He explained that DIA, which handles both domestic and […]
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The Joint Security Task Force (JTF) in Nigeria’s southeast region has announced the arrest of two suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and the seizure of various weapons during a series of coordinated raids across the region. Key Raids and Operations Imo State – Uhuala-Aku, Okigwe LGAOn December 5, JTF operatives, acting on […]
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The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has formally sought South Africa’s support to secure full membership in the G20, BRICS, and the BRICS New Development Bank. This appeal was made during the ministerial session of the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) held in Cape Town. A Call for Strategic Partnerships Nigeria’s […]
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Professor Ibrahim Jibrin, a renowned Nigerian political scientist, has expressed gratitude for the opportunities Nigeria provided to him and his generation. Reflecting on the challenges faced by today’s youth, including economic difficulties, health concerns, and limited access to affordable education, Jibrin shared how fortunate his generation was. Born in 1954, Jibrin celebrated his 70th birthday […]
