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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Japan for the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7). The conference themed ‘Africa and Yokohama, Sharing Passion for the Future’, will take place between August 28 and 30. It is expected to focus on Africa’s “economic transformation and improvements in business environment and institution through private investment […]
Authorities in Germany say they are investigating last week’s attack on former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, in Nurnberg. Channels Television gathered that about five persons suspected to have taken part in the attack have been identified, although no names and no arrests have been announced. Detective Chief Superintendent Robert Sandmann told […]
The Chairperson of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed plans by the Nigerian Government to fight cybercrimes in the diaspora. She hinted that the commission was making moves to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle the menace, through the creation of a special desk. Dabiri-Erewa explained that […]
A soldier identified as R. A. Nata’Ala was crushed to death on Friday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The incident was said to have occurred when a heavily loaded truck lost control around Iyana Mortuary area of the metropolis. Channels Television gathered that the truck marked JJJ 833 XW and laden with stone granite, was […]
The President has highlighted the importance of health and education to the well-being of the people and the development of the nation. He said his administration would maintain focus on them but would require the support of well-to-do individuals in Nigeria to achieve success in these areas. President Muhammadu Buhari lauded the attainment of three […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Minister of Petroleum Resources to grant the renewal of the Oil Mineral Lease (OML) 11 to Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria for 20 years. Justice Taiwo Taiwo gave the order on Friday in a judgment delivered on the suit filed by Shell Petroleum Development […]
As a dispute between resident doctors and the management of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba (FNPHY), Lagos, enters its fourth week, what is the fate of the institution’s patients? Following the resolution reached at a congress which held on August 19, the Association of Resident Doctors at the FNPHY decided to continue the indefinite strike […]
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Sunday for Japan to participate in the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) holding in the City of Yokohama, between August 28 and 30. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He explained […]
The President has explained how his administration intends to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges with the return of the Ministry of Police Affairs. According to him, the return of the ministry is purposely to drive the new initiative of ensuring proper provision of security for lives and property. President Muhammadu Buhari also said the ministry was […]
Founder and Senior of Commonwealth Of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo has explained why he boycotted Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) investigation into the rape allegations levelled him by wife of popular artiste, Busola Dakolo. Fatoyinbo in a statement signed by his Executive Senior Assistant, Ademola Adetuberu said his decision was followed by legal […]
