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10Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu seeks more Currency Swap with China

President Bola Tinubu, Thursday in Abuja, urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China.This is to enhance trade between the two countries.He also called for an upward review of the $50 billion aid package for Africa, which China’s President Xi Jinping announced last year.China and Nigeria recently renewed their currency swap agreement, valued at 15 billion yuan (approximately $2 billion), to enhance trade and investment.Receiving the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi, at the State House, the President said increasing the level of currency swaps will speed up the infrastructural development in Nigeria and deepen the strategic bilateral relations.“We still demand more in the area of currency swap. The l...

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10Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kano disburses N5bn gratuity, death benefits

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has launched the third phase of disbursement of outstanding retirement and death benefits with N5billion. Since assuming office, Yusuf's administration has settled N11billion out of the unpaid backlog of N43billion outstanding pension benefits through two phases. The governor said the welfare of civil servants is a top priority in his administration as he considers it a system driver. "One of the major interventions we made immediately after assuming the mantle of leadership was injecting the sum of N69,704,82.33k to settle the backlog of pensioners' benefits. "We subsequently made an additional major intervention by releasing N5billion again to pay another 2,216 pensioners. "As part of our unshakable commitment to honouring the s...

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10Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Beninese army suffers ‘hard blow’ in border attack

Benin forces have suffered heavy losses in an attack near the border with insurgency-hit Niger and Burkina Faso, authorities have said.Colonel Faizou Gomina, the national guard's chief of staff, said one of Benin's most well-equipped military positions had been hit in the north on Wednesday evening."We've been dealt a very hard blow," Col Gomina added.It is not clear yet who is behind the attack but the country has in recent years witnessed increasing attacks in the northern region blamed on jihadist groups based in neighbouring countries.More than 120 Beninese military officers were killed between 2021 and December 2024, a diplomatic source told the AFP news agency.Last month, gunmen killed three soldiers and wounded four others who were guarding an oil pipeline in the north-east.Col Gom...

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9Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Fubara Local Government Chairman of Obio-Akpor appoints 130 Special Assistants

In what political observers believe is a systematic move to wittle down the influence of Nyesom Wike in his local government of Obio-Akpor, Chijioke Ihunwo the Chairman of the Local government , has appointed 130 special assistants, to mark his second round of appointments within six months. Ihunwo announced the appointment on Wednesday via a post on X (formerly Twitter). Ihunwo is a known ally of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. His actions have occasionally stirred controversy, including the removal of Nyesom Wike’s name from the administrative block of the council secretariat in October. Among the newly appointed are Helen Nyekwere, Josephine Wogu, Daisy Worgu, Wagwu Hilda, Ogbonna Stella, Goodness Ogbonna, and Grace Amadi. “I congratulate them, and call on them to ...

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9Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gov Okpebholo Appoints Ex-THISDAY Editor SA, Int’ al Development Partners

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the appointment of Collins Edomaruse as his Special Adviser, International Development Partners. Before his appointment, Edomaruse, a Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (FNGE) is also a founding member of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers of Nigeria (GOCOP). As Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of METROWATCH, he held several senior Editorial positions in THISDAY, including Group News Editor, Group Politics Editor, Deputy Editor (Daily, Saturday and Sunday titles), and Editor, Nation's Capital/Abuja Bureau. Popularly known as 'General' because of his mastery of the Defence Beat.

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9Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NUJ FCT Council Condemns Attack on Journalist At PDP Secretariat 

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council Council, has strongly condemned the assault on a member of the council, Mr. Ndubuisi Orji, at the PDP Party secretariat. Mr. Orji, who is a correspondent with THE SUN Newspaper, was assaulted by one Emmanuel Okoronkwo, a member of staff of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The ugly incident occurred on Monday, January 5,2025 at the PDP National Secretariat Wadata Plaza Wuse Zone 5 Abuja when Mr. Orji was about to enter the press center located within the secretariat to carry out his lawful duty. In a statement released by the secretary of council, Jide Oyekunle, the union demands an unreserved apology from the party within 48 hours and has vowed to take up the matter with the relevant security authorities. The statement rea...

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9Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria-China discuss how to deliver FOCAC agreements- Chinese Minister

The Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi Thursday said his visit to Nigeria is to discuss on how to deliver on the understandings reached at the September 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Wang stated this during his meeting with his Nigerian counterpart, Yusuf Tuggar in Abuja. The Foreign Minister who is also visiting other African countries said his visit is to keep to the tradition of visiting Africa as the first overseas in the new year. He maintained that the essence of the visit is to discuss on how to deliver on the ten partnership actions reached at the FOCAC Beijing meeting. He was optimistic that the meeting will produce new common understandings between both countries. Wang said: “My visit this time is to further the tradition of the ...

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9Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT springs back to life after festive season

The Christmas and New Year celebrations come to a close, life is gradually returning to its familiar state, especially in the Federal Capital Territory. The city is springing back to life, with the return of holiday travelers, the impact of school resumption, and the revival of local hangout spots and eateries. The holiday season saw many families travelling outside the capital city, as it provided opportunities for many to meet up and celebrate with families and loved ones back in the village or hometown as the case may be. The festivities are now over, returnees are making their way back to the seat of government.And suddenly, the tranquillity in the hitherto civil service town was again rudely disrupted as bus terminals and airport once again bustling with activities as travel...

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9Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Updated:, Rivers Gas Explosion… Govt promises to take care Victims

The Rivers State Government on Thursday 9 Jan reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare services for survivors of the New Year’s gas explosion in the state. This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, during a visit to the survivors at the State Government Hospital on Wednesday. Speaking after assessing the victims’ conditions, Professor Odu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three lives out of the 18 persons affected by the explosion. She assured the public of the state government’s resolve to provide comprehensive medical support to ensure the remaining survivors receive the best possible care. Professor Odu, accompanied by the Commissioner for Health, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and the Chief Medical Director of ...

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8Jan By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Minister: Telecom Tariff Hike Coming Soon But Not 100%

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said telecom tariffs will increase soon but not by 100 per cent. Rising from a stakeholders meeting with mobile network operators on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr Tijani said that consultations and engagements were ongoing on the issue. The MNOs are proposing a 100 per cent increase in tariffs. The minister, “Very soon, the Nigerian Communications Commission will approve and make the new tariffs public to Nigerians. You have seen over the past weeks that there has been agitation from some of these companies to increase tariffs. They are requesting a 100 per cent tariff increase. But it will not be by 100 per cent; the NCC will soon come up with a clear directive on how we will go about it. We want to strik...

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8Jan By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Isese Light Kiddies Nursery and Primary School Acquires New School Bus

The Proprietor of Isese Light Kiddies Nursery and Primary School in Omi-Adio, Ibadan, Chief Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, has purchased a school bus for the first Isese school in Ibadan. This acquisition comes just a few months after the school's establishment and marks it as the first Isese primary school in the area. The new bus has generated excitement among staff and pupils, who are thrilled to witness this development. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, who is also the Araba of Ibadanland and Olu-Isese of Ibadanland, stated that he decided to purchase the bus to transport pupils and staff in Omi-Adio and its surroundings. "The bus will assist the school in facilitating educational trips and transporting staff members and pupils efficiently." ...

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8Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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We’ll lift Africa out of poverty, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said African leaders remained committed to lifting their nations out of poverty and building resilient economies at their own pace. Tinubu, who was a Special Guest of Honour, said this at the swearing-in of President John Mahama in Accra, Ghana. “We have nothing to prove to anyone except ourselves. We have found the critical path to our success. We shall lift our nations out of poverty and build a resilient economy at our own pace. “Today, I am here not only as the President of Nigeria but also as an African in resolute support for Ghana and her people,” Tinubu said. He said Mahama’s inauguration is a source of pride and honour for Ghanaians, the entire continent, and its Diaspora. “We celebrate African Democracy today as Ghana and her belov...

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8Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gombe APC defends ‘bogus Government contract award’… Says PDP just gasping for breath

The Gombe State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has defended the Gombe State Government's award of N30.1 billion naira for the construction of an underpass and road networks in the State capital. The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the State had lashed out the decision of the Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya led State Government to construct an underpass and some road networks within the State capital at a whooping sum of N30.1 billion. The APC, in a statement signed by it's Publicity Secretary, Moses Kyari Bolda, and made available to our Correspondent, described the allegation as "an attempt by the PDP to stand truth on it's head and cause dissafection among the citizens of the State", adding that it is an attitude that "is consistent with a party riddled with internal divi...

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8Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Okwabang gets new traditional rulers

After communing with the ancestors in line with the selection process for installation of traditional rulers, Akuonabie autonomous community in Okwabang, Boki local government area of Cross River, recently capped seven new chiefs. The capping of the new traditional rulers took place at Elder Bernard Arah's compound in Okwabang where the new chiefs were crowned by Elder Joseph Kekong, in the presence of Elders Bernard Arah, Justine Obi, Christopher Obi Ebu and Benjamin Akongwube, among others. Those capped and offered staff of office were, Otu Samuel Obi-Odua (Otu Odua the second and village head, Akuonabie), Otu Kingsley Ushi (Otu Ushi the second) and Otu Eninjah Albert Eninjah. Others were, Otu Brown S. A. Arah, Otu Ignatius Apie Obi, Otu John Akwo and Otu Louis Ojonde Ikpo. ...

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8Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NDLA : Our successes justify global support, says Marwa

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Tuesday 7 January 2025 attributed global support for the agency to the steady operational successes being recorded.Marwa said the agency has been able to cut drug supply and demand.He said this effort justifies support and assistance it is getting from the United States government, other partners and stakeholders.Marwa stated this at the commissioning of a central exhibit office donated by the US government to NDLEA at the Agency’s headquarters annex in Ikoyi Lagos on Tuesday 7th January 2025.The facility was handed over to the NDLEA boss by the US Consulate General, Ms. Jo Ellen Georg, supported by other senior US officials.While commending the United States government as a rel...

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8Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigerian Airforce organises 2024 Socio-Cultural Activities.

The Nigerian Airforce Base, Kano, has organised its 2024 Base Socio-cultural Activities (BASA), and Chief of Air Staff talks with NAF veterans. The Socio-Cultural display which took place at the NAF sports complex, drew hundreds of serving personnel and Nigerian Airforce veterans. The commander, of 455 Base Service, Group Captain M. Suleiman said BASA is the exhibition of diversity by units and the promotion of cordial interaction between personnel and their families. "During the previous conduct of BASA, less emphasis has been laid on the attendance of the event by veterans who are part and parcel of the Nigerian Airforce successes. "This avenue is also utilised as the medium to appreciate the unit and personnel for what has been outstanding during their years of commitment. ...

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8Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria to inaugurate master’s programme in international trade with WTO support

Nigeria is set to inaugurate a Master’s Programme in International Trade, through the support of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), awarded to Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka.  The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said this when the Nigeria Ambassador to WTO led a delegation to visit her in Abuja. Oduwole said it was the first time Nigeria secured such an endowment in its 30 years of WTO membership.  "It is a four-year endowment to the tune of 200,000 Swiss Francs. The research and the capacity building is going to span from this year. "The digital trade across Africa, which is one of our priorities in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, then followed by research on MSMEs, research on the circular economy, a...

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8Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of the Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation Tuesday endorsed Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. The endorsement followed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee. He replaced Finidi George who stepped down from the position following his uninspiring result in the two World Cup qualifying matches he was in charge. Chelle's appointment is with immediate effect, and he has the responsibility of guiding the Super Eagles to earn a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, with the next round of matches (Matchdays 5 & 6) taking place in March. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2 January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee had recommended the appointment of former Coach of the se...

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6Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Golfers from 10 African countries jostle for honours in IBBIGCC 26th Amateur Ladies Open

By Victor Okoye No fewer than 400 golfers from about 10 African countries are set to slug it out for honours in the 26th edition of the IBB Amateur Ladies Open in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament is scheduled to be held from Feb. 13 to Feb. 17 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Dame Julie Donli, OON, the Lady Captain of the club told NAN on Monday that this year's edition of the championship promises to be an Open to remember with the theme: "The Abuja Experience". She said the Abuja experience would include city tour and cultural displays, adding that couture from northern Nigeria, as well as cuisines and delicacies that would captivate and impress guests would be displayed. "All is now set for the Ladies Section of th...

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6Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Alternative Power Supply : Gov. Sule inspects Solar, Security Street Lights at Nasarawa Assembly Complex.

"… as Speaker appreciate him on providing alternative power sources, conducive working environment for legislators, assures of support, effective synergy…" Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has inspected Solar and Security Street Lights recently installed at the premises of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly. The inspection was a followed up to the move by the Governor to provide Alternative Power Supply to the State House of Assembly and enhanced smooth working environment for the arm of government in the State. Gov. Sule while inspecting the project today in Lafia, urged the assembly to take full ownership of the facilities by safeguarding them against vandalization. He said that the project is a world Bank assisted project to boost power supply, security and visibili...

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