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The Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, made the disclosure when he briefed State House Correspondents after he met with President Muhammadu Buahri, yesterday. He said: “We are very active in support of the humanitarian effort of the Nigerian government and that is why we have called for an additional $351 million as part of the overall $1.1 billion for the humanitarian …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) spectrum licences to MTN and Mafab Communications as winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction conducted by the regulator on December 13, 2021. The management, led by the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, confirmed the development to the Board of Commissioners at …

Students from the various institutions of higher learning in Edo State  yesterday, protested the continued strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The protest caused a major chaotic traffic situation in several parts of Benin City, the state capital for several hours as the students urged the federal government to intervene, vowing to continue a daily stay in …

Mr Soludo said his government would commence massive road construction across the state to ease movement of goods and services. Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has declared a state of emergency on infrastructure, especially roads, in the state. Mr Soludo made the declaration on Wednesday in Awka during a town hall meeting with traditional rulers, presidents-general of communities, youths …

The Director General of  the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,  has warned that Nigeria and many African countries may face food crises due to the war in Ukraine. She made this warning during an exclusive interview with BBC World Service, which was monitored by Saturday Vanguard in Abuja yesterday. Okonjo-Iweala also warned that the war would have global …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State met with the state House of Assembly aspirants alongside party leaders and other Edo PDP officials at the Government House, Benin City during the week. Obaseki, who sued for unity and harmony among party members and leaders, expressed confidence that the party will come out victorious in the forthcoming general elections. He noted, “We …

*Meets APC delegates in Taraba, Adamawa States *Lamido prays for success of VP’s presidential aspiration There is no greater privilege than to have the opportunity to give one’s best in the service of the country, contributing to society and making life better for the people, Nigeria’s current Vice President and presidential aspirant in the 2023 election has said. Prof. Osinbajo …

An Edo State High Court has refused to grant an interim injunction seeking to restrain the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu from allowing the ad hoc delegates that emerged from the party’s ward congress to participate in the party’s primary election. The action was instituted by one Mr. Eghe Adun, an old PDP member …

By Igbotako Nowinta, Alltimepost.com Nigeria Bureau Chief A passionate appeal has been made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to call off its ongoing nation-wide strike, which has paralyzed academic activities in Nigerian universities. This appeal was made during a recent interview with Alltimepost.com by Dr. Godwin Uyi Ojo, the Executive Director of the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed optimism that whatever the situation and condition is, all will be well with Nigeria. Obasanjo, who said this at a Global Crusade organised by the Deeper Life Bible Church, in Abeokuta and monitored online on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to have faith in God. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo in an hand shake with Pastor Dr. …