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Tony Elumelu Hosts WFP’s Cindy McCain to Address Youth Unemployment, Hunger in Africa at UNGA79

Elumelu and WFP's McCain have stressed the urgency for innovative solutions to hunger, driven by climate change, economic instability, and…

2 months ago

Abdul Samad Rabiu Donates N2bn for Flood Recovery Efforts in Maiduguri

BUA Group founder Abdul Samad Rabiu has donated N2bn to support recovery efforts for victims of recent floods in Maiduguri.

2 months ago

NIgeria’s Budget Office Urges MDAs to Align 2025 Budget with Security, Development Priorities

Budget Office has stressed efficiency, accountability, and resource allocation to address challenges like rising debt servicing and suppressed oil revenues.

2 months ago

At UNGA 79, Nigeria Seeks Finland’s Support For UN Permanent Seat

Nigeria has solicited the support of Finland in its pursuit of a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.

2 months ago

Jonathan: Power Struggle Cause of African Conflicts, Technology Can’t Curb Electoral Fraud in Nigeria

Former president Jonathan insists there is little technology can do to curb fraudulent elections in Nigeria because of human manipulation.

2 months ago

Dangote Urges FG To End Subsidy + Peter Obi Condemns Edo Election + Benin Oba Receives Okpebholo – Trending With Ojy Okpe

https://cdn.veri.app/e39b862a-48ef-4f93-b26e-5db1a0c02b43.mp4 The Edo State election has taken center stage, after the declaration of Monday Okpebolor of the all progressives congress,…

2 months ago

Flood Sacks Families in Awka, Residents Beg Anambra Governor Soludo for Help

Torrential rainfall on Monday sacked over a dozen families from their residence in Ngozika Estate, Awka, the Anambra State capital.

2 months ago

Edo Election: US Calls on Stakeholders to Support Electoral Processes

US embassy in Nigeria has asked Edo guber stakeholders to support established electoral processes and respect legal procedures.

2 months ago

President Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria

President Tinubu has asked the senate to confirm Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, citing constitutional powers.

2 months ago

NDLEA Intercepts Ex-Convict with Over N4.6bn Worth of Cocaine at Lagos Airport

Sixteen months after he was convicted for ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine, NDLEA intercepted Christian Ogbuji for importing 817 wraps.

2 months ago

Egypt Delivers Second Shipment of Military Aid to Somalia Amid Rising Tensions with Ethiopia

Egyptian military aid, including artillery and anti-aircraft guns, has arrived in Somalia, reaffirming Cairo's support amid growing tensions with Ethiopia.

2 months ago

India Confirms First Case of New Mpox Strain Amid WHO Alert

India has reported its first case with the new mpox strain that has triggered a public health emergency alert by…

2 months ago

Nigeria Signs MoU With Vestergaard To Establish First Regional Manufacturing Facility For Insecticide-Treated Nets

In a significant stride towards combating malaria, the Nigerian Government, through the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain…

2 months ago

‘Huge Mistake’: Dangote Faults NNPC’s Decision to Reduce Stake in His Refinery From 20% To 7.2%

Dangote has criticised NNPC's reduced stake in the refinery, calling the decision a huge mistake during a recent interview.

2 months ago

Yiaga Africa, CSOs Fault Edo Election Results, Demand INEC Review As PDP Heads To Court

PDP has rejected INEC’s declared results of Edo guber, claiming irregularities and vowing to challenge the outcome in court.

2 months ago

PDP Candidate Ighodalo Condemns Edo Governorship Election As One Of Nigeria’s Darkest Moments

Asue Ighodalo has rejected Edo election results, calling it a "brazen theft" of mandate.

2 months ago

‘Blatant State Capture’: Peter Obi Condemns Edo Election As Mockery of Democracy

Peter Obi has criticised the Edo election, labelling it a “state capture” and an attack on Nigeria’s democratic values

2 months ago

NBS Says Cooking Gas Prices Rise By 70% in One Year in Nigeria

The NBS has shown an increase in cooking gas prices, with the highest at N17,000 for 12.5kg in Rivers State.

2 months ago

Following Maiduguri Flooding, Nigeria Constitutes Committee To Re-Assess Dams Nationwide

The Nigerian government has set up a disaster relief fund.

2 months ago

At 79th UNGA, US Chamber Of Commerce Commits $320m To Nigeria’s Mortgage Financing, SMEs, Others

Tinubu administration's commitment towards mortgage refinancing and women empowerment received a commitment of $320 million from US Chamber of Commerce.

2 months ago