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.Vows not to relent until insecurity is over .Notes security remains his govt’s top priority but not limited to only battlefield concerns .Grieves again over victims of Kaduna bombing error President Bola Tinubu on Monday reviewed the nation’s security situation and declared that he was not satisfied with the current situation. He, however, vowed that his government will not relent …

“Making it worrisome is the fact that even people from neighbouring countries like Chad, Niger, Benin Republic and Central Aftrica, are trooping in to mop up the little food, signalling total famine in the area if not urgently addressed by stockpiling the silos “. Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari. But  Ademorin, in his remarks, wrote off the silos by putting …

*Promise gradual easing of sanctions on Niger, sets up committee *Tinubu stresses need to re-engage nations under military rule*Says move key to fast-tracking return to civil rule  *Hails Weah for conceding defeat in Liberian poll I Heads of State and Government of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to review efforts to activate a standby force for …

A Federal Capital Territory High Court will deliver judgment in the enforcement of a fundamental rights suit filed by a former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on January 8, 2024. Following his prolonged detention, Emefiele had dragged the Federal Government, Attorney-General of the Federation, Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the commission before the court to …

In a move aimed at providing temporary relief to bank customers and easing cash crunch, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the suspension of processing fees on cash deposits above N500,000. The apex bank in a circular to all banks, other financial institutions and non-bank financial institutions stated that this suspension will remain in effect until April 30, …

After a 24-year drought, Nigeria has finally reclaimed the coveted CAF Player of the Year Award, this time with the electrifying Victor Osimhen helping to break the jinx Following in the footsteps of Nigerian football legends like Kanu Nwankwo, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba and the late Rashidi Yekini, Osimhen’s phenomenal 2022/23 season has earned him the coveted African crown. His …

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has warned those destroying his campaign billboards to desist from such act as it was inimical to the growth of democracy. Speaking on Lagos Street, on Monday, after inspecting one of the dismantled billboards, he said the destruction would not help anyone as it is the Edo people who can decide who …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday announced Chiamaka Nnadozie of Nigeria as the winner of the 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The Paris FC goalkeeper beat out stiff competition from Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco (AS FAR) and Andile Dlamini of South Africa (Mamelodi Sundowns) to claim the prestigious title. Nnadozie’s remarkable year included impressive performances …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of new Special Advisers, according to a statement released today by Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.  Ogie said the swearing-in of the appointees will be conducted at a date to be announced later. The statement reads: “The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has approved the appointments of …

In recent times, thousands of medical doctors in Nigeria have reportedly left the country to the United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (USA), United Arab Emirates (UAE) and some European countries due to poor working conditions. This mass exodus of doctors from Nigeria has further added to the country’s healthcare burden mainly by shortage of professionals and lack of …