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Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said that with the largest renewable energy potential and critical minerals located in the global South, the global North must collaborate with the South with openness and transparency, rather than merely seeking influence and leadership of the South.  Doing otherwise, he noted, “will waste this crucial opportunity for effective global action for climate, …

Representatives of different religions and philosophies gather by the peace flame in front of the Peace Palace during an evening prayer for peace in The Hague on October 11, 2023, following October 7 surprise attack on Israel launched by Palestinian Hamas militants from Gaza. (Photo by Phil Nijhuis / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT / NETHERLANDS OUT Israeli Prime …

…As abandoned vehicles liter workshops As the Nigerian economy bites harder following policies introduced by the Bola Tinubu administration, automobile mechanics have described the development as “worrisome,” saying they are the worst affected. To them, the subsidy removal, which skyrock-eted the pump price of the premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol has forced alot of car owners to …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, disclosed that following petitions received by the commission, some former governors, former ministers and some ministry officials are under investigation, adding that details of their involvement will soon be made public. Spokesman of the commission, Mr. Dele Oyewale, also disclosed that the EFCC has recovered N27 billion and $19 million in three …

The Benue State Government celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child by appointing a teenager, Rita Shamiga, as the acting governor for one day. The International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated every October 11,  is observed to support more opportunities for girls and increase awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide. The state government, on its X …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tasked members of the Association of Registrar of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) on the need to leverage technology in streamlining record keeping and administration of tertiary institutions in the country. This is as the body commended the governor on his developmental strides in education and other sectors, noting that the gains he has made …

Leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress from three of Edo South’s seven local government areas warmly welcomed Dr. David Imuse’s Restoration 2024 campaign as he officially launched his gubernatorial bid in the senatorial district yesterday. Dr. Imuse, a prominent gubernatorial aspirant and State chairman of the party at the APC Secretariats, emphasized that *his aspiration was grounded in …

By Victor Ofure Osehobo In a surprising turn of events, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced his approval of the payment of a 28-year backlog of gratuity for pensioners in the state’s Local Government Staff Pension Board.  Head of Local Government Administration and Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Mrs. Osas-Ehigie Sandra, delivered the announcement on behalf of …

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined with a top political rival on Wednesday to create a war-time Cabinet overseeing the fight to avenge a stunning weekend attack by Hamas militants. In the sealed-off Gaza Strip ruled by Hamas, Palestinian suffering mounted as Israeli bombardment demolished neighborhoods and the only power plant ran out of fuel. The new Cabinet establishes a …

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, Esq., as Vice Chairman of the Board of Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA). The board to be headed by the State Governor has Oye from the private sector as Vice …